This 7-day Zanzibar holiday takes you through the history of Stone Town, the green spice farms, and the quiet forests before bringing you to the long beaches of the north. The journey is a balance of guided activities and free days to relax by the ocean.
After landing at the airport, you will be welcomed by our driver and taken to your hotel in Stone Town. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or take a short walk around on your own. Dinner and overnight in Stone Town.
After breakfast, your guide will take you around Stone Town. You will pass through the market, the old fort, and the sultan’s palace as you learn about the town’s history. In the afternoon, you will drive outside the town to visit a spice farm where you will see different spices and taste some fresh fruits. Dinner and overnight in Stone Town.
In the morning, you will take a short boat ride to Prison Island. The island is home to giant tortoises and has clear waters for swimming or snorkeling. You will return to Stone Town for lunch and some free time. In the evening, you will go out on a wooden dhow for a sunset cruise along the ocean. Dinner and overnight in Stone Town.
After an early breakfast, you will drive to Kizimkazi village for a dolphin tour. With some luck, you will see and swim close to the dolphins in the open sea. Later, you will continue to Jozani Forest, which is home to the red colobus monkeys and a mangrove area. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to your beach hotel in the north, either Nungwi or Kendwa. Dinner and overnight at the beach hotel.
This day is left free for you to rest by the beach. You may swim, walk along the shore, or simply relax at the hotel. Optional activities such as diving, fishing, or water sports can also be arranged. Dinner and overnight at the beach hotel.
After breakfast, you will take a boat to Mnemba Atoll for a full-day snorkeling trip. The area is known for colorful fish and coral reefs. A picnic lunch will be served during the trip. You will return to your hotel in the afternoon and spend the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the beach hotel.
After breakfast, you will have some free time before being transferred to the airport for your flight home