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- Tour Length: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Best Time to Travel: January to December

Zanzibar Island
Experience the best of Zanzibar Island on this 5-day holiday, combining cultural discovery, historical exploration, and pure beachside relaxation. Begin your journey in the heart of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll explore winding alleyways, bustling markets, and iconic landmarks. Discover the island’s rich flavors on a guided spice tour with a traditional Swahili lunch. Enjoy a boat trip to Prison Island, home to giant tortoises and pristine snorkelling waters. The adventure concludes with two relaxing nights at Nungwi Beach, renowned for its white sands and turquoise waters. This package offers a perfect balance of culture, nature, and leisure.
History, culture, adventure, and relaxation
Day 1:
Arrival at Zanzibar Airport anytime. You will meet us at the airport and be picked up with a private transfer to Stone Town. Overnight stay at Tembo House Hotel including breakfast.
Day 2:
Your program starts with a morning visit by walking on our Historical Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People’s Palace), and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals, and countless mosques!
You will go on an excursion to the spice and fruit plantations close to Stone Town for the famous Spice Tour. We have developed a special Spice Tour with in-depth information not only about spices but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description of their traditional uses in medicine, cosmetics, and cooking. After the tour, we invite you for an opulent lunch at our guide’s home, where you can taste the spices and fruits. After lunch, we take you to your hotel.
Day 3:
Morning after breakfast (check out from your hotel, but you will leave your luggage), you will depart for the Prison Island Boat Tour, exploring the tortoises, swimming, and snorkeling. Return to your hotel by midday, and afterward head to Mnarani Beach Cottages at Nungwi Beach. Nungwi Beach is located on the northernmost tip of the island and is known as the number one beautiful sandy beach in Zanzibar. Overnight stay for 2 nights including breakfast and dinner.
Day 4:
Day at leisure. Swim and play at the beach in front of the hotel, enjoy the beach, or feel free to arrange any activities.
Day 5:
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy some leisure time at the hotel until your scheduled transfer to the Airport/Seaport for departure.
NOTE:
Depending on your budget and requirements, the itinerary can be altered to make use of a different standard of accommodation.
There are various Tanzania safari options that can be booked in conjunction with this Zanzibar itinerary as an add-on package.
- 3 nights at Tausi Palace Hotel – breakfast included
- 2 nights at Sunset Kendwa Beach Bungalows – breakfast and dinner included
- Experienced professional tour guide
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel in a private car
- All excursions shown in the package
- Bottled water during the tour
- All entrance fees included
- Transport waiting charge
- All taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees included
- Flight or ferry tickets to Zanzibar
- Items of personal nature
- Gratuity to drivers or guides (optional)
