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ZANZIBAR FREDDIE MERCURY BIRTHDAY BASH - 4 Day
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Freddie was born "Farookh Bulsara" on September 5th 1946 in Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania. He got the nickname Freddie while he was in school, and later changed his last name to Mercury (after the messenger of the gods) when Queen was getting started. When Freddie was eight, he was sent to St. Peter's boarding school, near Bombay. It was during his time there that the headmaster of the school realized that Freddie had musical talent and suggested piano lessons to his parents. He was also involved in the School Theatre and choir. It was at this school that Freddie formed his first band, the Hectics.
In 1964 Freddie's family moved to England due to political unrest in their country, and in 1966, he enrolled in Ealing College of Art to study graphic illustration. While at that school, he met fellow student Tim Staffell who introduced him to his band Smile. Watching Smile made Freddie realize that he really wanted to be in a band himself, so after he finished his diploma in graphic art and design, he joined a band called Ibex, taking over lead vocals from their guitarist. |
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Freddie stood 5ft 9 inches tall with black hair and dark brown eyes. He was single and shared his large house and garden with several cats, creatures he adored. He loved opera and ballet, Marilyn Monroe was his favourite actress and Aretha Franklin just one of his many favourite singers. He liked to drink either Champagne or iced Vodka and Indian food was one of his favourites. He sadly died on November 24th 1991.
Includes: Flight Johannesburg-Zanzibar-Johannesburg on Air Tanzania, departure taxes ex Johannesburg, airport transfers, meet and greet services, 3 nights Dhow Palace on bed and breakfast basis, a half day Spice Tour & half day Tour of Stonetown, 3-course dinner at Mercuries Restaurant, sun downer drinks and snacks on Dhow.
Excludes: Departure taxes ex Cape Town & Durban, Zanzibar Airport tax of USD 30.00 p/p to be paid direct on departure, visas, travel insurance, health requirements, gratuities, drinks, all items of a personal nature and any service not specified.
Add-On package option:
Why not enjoy an additional 3 nights at Mapenzi Beach Club on Zanzibar's North East Coast, fully inclusive. Subject to availability.
Please Note:
All rates are subject to change due to airfare increases/exchange rate fluctuations or any other unforeseen increase beyond our control.
You have the option to add on another night at Dhow Palace or any other hotel of your choice.
Add-ons ex Cape Town and Durban available on request.
Prices are subject to change due to airfare increases and any other unforeseen circumstance.
Health requirements - Yellow Fever inoculations are necessary (this must be done no later than 10 days prior to departure). Anti-malaria tablets are also necessary. Please enquire for details of travel clinics operating in your area.
Visas - Should you be travelling on a South African passport you will need a visa for Tanzania. This takes approximately 3 working days and can be done at the Tanzania High Commission, 822 George Avenue, Arcadia, Pretoria, Tel: (012) 342-4393. We can arrange these for you or they can be done direct. You will need a valid Passport (your passport must have at least 3 blank pages), 2 passport photographs and 2 completed forms. Other nationalities please check with our office or the Tanzania High Commission. It is also possible to obtain a visa on arrival.
Travel Insurance - We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance for the duration of your holiday. Please contact us for further details.
ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Depart on Air Tanzania at 13h10, arrives in Zanzibar at 17h50, via Dar es Salaam. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Dhow Palace, spend 3 nights on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2 - After breakfast, enjoy a half-day city tour of Freddie Mercury's House where he lived, where he was born, places of interest and to see all the historical places in Stonetown. Also enjoy a half-day spice tour to see why this Island is called 'Spice Island'. You have the afternoon to shop around in the busy town of Stonetown. Late afternoon we will enjoy a sundowner drink on a traditional Jahazi(Dhow), decorated in an Arab theme, so you can relax amongst the large Persian Style cushions and flowing chiffons while watching the sunset over the ocean. This evening you can try out one of the many little restaurants or walk around Fordhani Gardens to eat something traditional.
Day 3 - Today you have the full day to explore the Island of Zanzibar and the surrounding Islands. Visit Chapwani or Prison Island or take a trip to Jozini Forest or even a trip to swim with the dolphins! This evening we celebrate Freddie Mercury's Birthday at Mercuries Restaurant. Entertainment includes a Tribute to Freddie presented by Yussuf Mahmoud of Busara promotions, Live Music, a Traditional Ngoma, a three-course dinner, lots of Queen Music and a party not to be missed!
Day 4 - After an early breakfast you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your flight departing at 08h00. The flight will be via Dar es Salaam for arrival Johannesburg International at 12h10. Please remember to pay your US$ 30.00 departure tax when departing Zanzibar.
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The following options are suitable for couples or families with departures daily - numerous options are available. Choose the package that suits your pocket and your time frame.
The "Wild Frontiers " way - please note that the below are just some of the options available . We have been travelling to Zanzibar and running trips there for 15+ years, so know the place and the people fairly well by now!! If the below does not cover a place you want to go to, let us know - chances are we've been there - and we can design a trip there especially for you. |
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The best way to use the below is to let it give you an indication of what is available, and what the trips cost. Then enquire for dates you want to travel and let us do the rest - note too that we often have Special Deals to certain lodges at certain times, which cannot always be included in general rates.
Includes: Return airfare Johannesburg-Zanzibar-Johannesburg on Air
Tanzania,
meet and greet service
transfers throughout (excluding Option 1 which includes
airport transfer on arrival only),
accommodation on meal basis as described.
Excludes: Departure tax of USD 30 per person from Zanzibar, travel insurance, visas, health requirements, gratuities, all items of a personal nature and any service not specified.
Please
Note:
This package excludes transfers to/from the beach resort on Days 3 & 5. On this package you make your own way to/from the north coast. There are plenty of locals offering transport up there.
Dhow Palace closed 15 March - 15 June
Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel closed 9 April - 31 May
Package prices are based on accommodation at Clove & Langi Langi
Prices are subject to change due to airfare increases or any other unforeseen circumstance.
Prices exclude Easter weekend supplements.
ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Daily Departures. Depart Johannesburg International Airport on Air Tanzania flight to Zanzibar via Dar es Salaam. On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Stonetown hotel. Spend 2 nights here on a bed and breakfast basis. There are numerous restaurants in town for dining - depending on your choice of cuisine and your budget.
Day 2 - Stroll around Stonetown, bargain with the traders, visit the slave market site, or take a day trip to Prison Island to see the giant tortoises and the old fort, take a Spice Tour or even organise some scuba diving. Should you wish to make any sightseeing tour reservations, our local representative will gladly assist.
Day 3-4 - After breakfast you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to a beach resort. Spend 2 nights here.
Day 5 - Early morning you will be collected for your transfer to Zanzibar Airport. Depart Zanzibar on Air Tanzania to Johannesburg via Dar es Salaam.
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ZANZIBAR ADD-ON PACKAGE TO TANZANIAN SAFARI - 5 Day
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The following options are suitable as add-on packages to Kilimanjaro climbs or Tanzania lodge/camping safaris. Choose the package that suits your pocket - or ask us to design a trip especially for you!
Flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg operate daily. The above package is therefore flexible to return at any time with extra nights available at the beach resort.
Includes: additional airfare from Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar on Air Tanzania, meet and greet service, airport transfers, accommodation on meal basis as described.
Excludes: Departure tax of USD 30 per person ex Zanzibar, travel insurance, visas, health requirements, gratuities, all items of a personal nature and any service not specified. |
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Please Note:
Shooting Star closed 1 April - 31 May
Chapwani Private Island closed 1 April - 4 June
Ras Nungwi closed 17 April - 31 May
Matemwe Bungalows closed 1 April - 31 May
Please note that prices are subject to change due to airfare increases or any other unforeseen circumstances.
ITINERARY:
Day 08-11 - Daily Departures. Mid afternoon departure on Air Tanzania from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Zanzibar. On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to the beach resort of your choice. Spend 4 nights here.
Day 12 - Early morning you will be collected for your transfer to Zanzibar Airport. You will be assisted with check-in formalities. Depart Zanzibar on Air Tanzania flight to Dar es Salaam. Onward connection from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg arriving around midday.
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ZANZIBAR LUXURY HOLIDAY - 6 Day
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The "Wild Frontiers" way - please note that the below is just one of the many options available. We have been travelling to Zanzibar and running trips there for 15+ years, so know the place and the people fairly well by now!! If the below does not cover a place you want to go to, let us know - chances are we've been there - and we can design a trip especially for you.
Includes: Return airfare on Air Tanzania, Johannesburg/Zanzibar/Johannesburg, airline/airport taxes (excluding Zanzibar departure tax USD30 pp), transfers per itinerary, 4 nights accommodation at Ras Nungwi Beach Resort incl. dinner and breakfast daily (lodge room with garden view), 1 night accommodation at Tembo House incl. of breakfast. |
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Excludes: Visa cost, travel insurance, health requirements, tips, additional meals, drinks, sporting equipment and any additional services not specified.
Please Note:
Extra nights at either Ras Nungwi or Tembo House are available on request. Please enquire for prices.
All prices quoted are subject to change due to airfare increases or any other unforeseen circumstance.
ITINERARY:
Day 1-4 - Depart Johannesburg International Airport on Air Tanzania for Zanzibar. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Ras Nungwi Beach Resort. Stay here for 4 nights in a lodge room with garden view inclusive of dinner and breakfast daily.
Day 5 - Transferred to Stone Town, Tembo Hotel. Spend 1 night here inclusive of breakfast.
Day 6 - Transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your return flight on Air Tanzania to Johannesburg. Zanzibar departure tax to be paid on departure (USD30 in cash).
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