I got up early and went for a walk to Jambiani Beach. It was very cloudy, and there was a spell of rain while I was there. We had a nice breakfast at the hotel and then started our drive to the airport to fly back home.
It rained on the way to the airport, and the downpour got heavier as we got closer. We were lucky that the previous few days were mostly sunny or cloudy; otherwise, this whole trip would have been a washout.
The rain had almost stopped by the time we reached the airport. We parked the car and waited for the representatives from the rental agency to collect it.
After returning the rental car, we checked in for our flights to Addis Ababa and onwards to Mumbai. We cleared immigration and security, then visited the Marhaba Lounge using our Priority Pass.
The lounge was nice, offering good food options and interesting local beverages. The staff encouraged us to try Stoney Tangawizi, a non-alcoholic ginger beer known for its strong, spicy ginger flavor.
The flight to Addis Ababa was direct this time—unlike the inbound flight, which stopped in Kilimanjaro—and was not too long. The skies cleared as we left Zanzibar and flew across the African mainland. A hot meal was served onboard.
During our layover at Addis Ababa airport, we used our Priority Pass to visit the Plaza Premium Lounge.
As on our previous visit, the lounge offered a great selection of local Ethiopian and Western food.
After relaxing in the lounge, we walked to the gate to board our flight to Mumbai.
The flight to Mumbai was uneventful, and a dinner service was provided. We landed on time and traveled home to Pune.
🚘 Zanzibar Maneno Car Rental
🍽️ Marhaba Lounge
🍽️ Plaza Premium Lounge