The BaldGirlWillTravel Zanzibar Birthday Experience is a small, affordable luxe group trip curated and created specifically for Black women over 40 who want to travel with intention, celebrate life, and experience Zanzibar with ease, beauty, and joy.
This experience is centered around celebrating Anne Marie’s birthday in one of her favorite places in the world and sharing that celebration with a like-minded group of women who value culture, connection, and meaningful travel.
This is an adult women’s group trip focused on self-care, sisterhood, and immersive experiences. No spouses, partners, children, pets, or “it’s complicateds” will be included in any excursions or activities listed in the itinerary.
✅ All excursions, activities, and experiences listed in the itinerary, including:
• Guided Stone Town walking & cultural tour
• Prison Island & Giant Tortoise experience
• Nakupenda White Sandbank experience with seafood lunch
• Spice Farm tour with tastings
• Private luxury yacht birthday experience (snorkeling, lunch & champagne toast)
• Sunrise dolphin experience
• Turtle swim experience — swim alongside sea turtles in a calm, clear lagoon
• Lunch at The Rock Restaurant
• Free day in Nungwi
✅ Private round-trip airport transfers
✅ Ground and boat transportation for all scheduled activities
✅ Daily breakfast and select group meals, including the Welcome Dinner
✅ On-site trip coordination and support
You’ll stay at two 5-star hotels during this experience:
Park Hyatt Zanzibar – Stone Town (5★ or similar)
Nungwi Dreams by Mantis – Nungwi (5★ or similar)
Your single-occupancy accommodations include:
Private room for solo comfort and rest
King-sized bed
High-quality linens and plush bedding
En-suite bathroom
Climate control / air conditioning
Complimentary Wi-Fi
In-room safe for valuables
Daily housekeeping
This package is ideal for women who want their own space and privacy while still enjoying the connection, ease, and support of a thoughtfully curated birthday celebration abroad — without the pressure of a large group or over-the-top luxury pricing.
⚠️ PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING
This package is only for travelers who already have a confirmed roommate. Roommate matching is not available for this trip.
The BaldGirlWillTravel Zanzibar Birthday Experience is designed, curated, and intended for Black women over 40 who want to travel with intention, celebrate life, and experience Zanzibar with ease and style — while celebrating Anne Marie’s birthday in one of her favorite places in the world.
This is an adult women’s group trip centered on culture, self-care, sisterhood, and meaningful travel. No spouses, partners, children, pets, or “it’s complicateds” will be included in any excursions or activities listed in the itinerary.
All double-occupancy reservations must meet both of the following requirements at the time of booking:
Confirmed roommate required
You must provide the full name of your intended roommate at the time of booking. If a second traveler is not identified, the reservation may be canceled.
Deposit required for both travelers
The full deposit must be received for both travelers at the time of booking. If a deposit is not received for both travelers, the reservation will be canceled and any single deposit received will be returned.
✅ All excursions, activities, and experiences listed in the itinerary, including:
• Guided Stone Town walking & cultural tour
• Prison Island & Giant Tortoise experience
• Nakupenda White Sandbank experience with seafood lunch
• Spice Farm tour with tastings
• Private luxury yacht birthday experience (snorkeling, lunch & champagne toast)
• Sunrise dolphin experience
• Turtle swim experience — swim alongside sea turtles in a calm, clear lagoon
• Lunch at The Rock Restaurant
• Free day in Nungwi
✅ Round-trip private airport transfers
✅ Daily breakfast and select group meals, including the Welcome Dinner
You’ll stay at two 5-star hotels (or similar) selected for comfort, location, and style:
Park Hyatt Zanzibar – Stone Town (5★ or similar)
Nungwi Dreams by Mantis – Nungwi (5★ or similar)
Your double-occupancy accommodations include:
Shared room with your confirmed travel companion
King or twin beds (hotel assigned)
High-quality linens and plush bedding
En-suite bathroom
Climate control / air conditioning
Complimentary Wi-Fi
In-room safety box for valuables
Daily housekeeping service
This package is ideal for two women traveling together who want to share space, experiences, and memories while enjoying a small, affordable luxe birthday celebration abroad, thoughtfully curated for comfort, culture, and connection.
For guests who wish to extend their journey beyond Zanzibar, this optional luxury safari experience offers a seamless and memorable way to conclude the trip.
Immediately following the end of the primary Zanzibar itinerary, guests will transition to mainland Tanzania for a guided safari in Mikumi National Park, one of the country’s most wildlife-rich and scenic national parks.
This experience is intentionally designed to feel like a natural continuation of the trip—not an add-on that feels rushed or disconnected.
Dates: Friday, August 20 – Sunday, August 22, 2027
Duration: 2 nights / 3 days
Minimum Participants: 8
Maximum Participants: 10
Accommodation Level: 5★ lodge or equivalent
Pricing: All-inclusive (land-only)
Airfare: Not included
⚠️ Important Airfare Note:
Participation in this safari requires a separate flight from Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania (Dar es Salaam). This airfare is not included in the safari price and must be booked separately by participants.
After arriving in Dar es Salaam from Zanzibar, guests will be transferred by private, fully air-conditioned vehicle to Mikumi National Park. Accommodations will be at a luxury safari lodge featuring air-conditioned rooms, ensuite bathrooms, and on-site dining.
The safari experience includes:
Arrival Day (Friday):
Arrival in Dar es Salaam from Zanzibar
Transfer from Dar es Salaam Airport to Mikumi National Park
Flexible arrival flow:
If arrival allows → lunch at the lodge, followed by a sunset game drive
If arrival is later → proceed directly to the sunset game drive
Full Safari Day (Saturday):
Early morning game drive
Breakfast and lunch at the lodge
Leisure time to rest and enjoy the lodge
Second sunset game drive in the late afternoon
Departure Day (Sunday):
Breakfast
Early checkout
Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle back to Dar es Salaam Airport
Private, fully air-conditioned vans for all airport and park transfers
Seatbelts for every passenger
Adequate luggage storage
Professional, licensed drivers
Open safari vehicles used only inside the park
5★ lodge or equivalent luxury standard
Air-conditioned rooms (non-negotiable)
Ensuite bathrooms
Rooming designed primarily for solo travelers, with limited shared accommodations available
All airport and park transfers (within mainland Tanzania)
Luxury lodge accommodations
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Bottled water throughout the safari
Licensed, English-speaking safari guide
All Mikumi National Park entrance and conservation fees
All required permits and service charges
This safari is optional and booked separately from the main Zanzibar trip
Participation is capped at 10 guests to maintain a comfortable, intimate experience
The safari operates only if the minimum of 8 participants is met
Flights between Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania are required and are not included
This optional safari is ideal for travelers who want to end their journey immersed in nature—watching wildlife at sunrise and sunset, enjoying the stillness of the savanna, and closing the trip with a truly unforgettable experience.