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5-Day Zanzibar Beach & Culture Escape

5-Day Zanzibar Beach & Culture Escape

5 Days / 4 Nights From $1,450 pp Easy

Quick Facts

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Price from$1,450 per person
DifficultyEasy
Group size2–8 guests
DestinationsZanzibar Archipelago

Tour Overview

Zanzibar is far more than a beach holiday. This curated itinerary combines the archipelago's rich cultural heritage with world-class beach relaxation and marine adventures.

Explore Stone Town's labyrinthine alleys and centuries of Swahili, Arab, and Indian influence. Taste exotic spices at their source on a guided plantation tour. Snorkel the pristine reefs of Mnemba Atoll. Then unwind on powder-white beaches with nothing but the Indian Ocean breeze.

Whether as a standalone holiday or the perfect finale to a mainland safari, Zanzibar delivers an experience that stays with you long after you leave.

Highlights

UNESCO Stone Town walking tour
Spice plantation tour
Mnemba Atoll snorkelling
Forodhani Gardens food market
Jozani Forest red colobus monkeys
Pristine Indian Ocean beaches

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your 5-day journey through Tanzania, crafted for unforgettable moments at every stop.

Day 1

Arrival & Stone Town

Dinner Stone Town Boutique Hotel
Arrive in Zanzibar. Guided walking tour of Stone Town — the Sultan's Palace, House of Wonders, slave market memorial, and Forodhani Gardens at sunset.
Day 2

Spice Tour & Jozani Forest

Breakfast, Lunch Stone Town Boutique Hotel
Morning spice plantation tour with traditional Swahili lunch. Afternoon visit to Jozani Forest to see the endemic red colobus monkeys.
Day 3

Transfer to Beach & Mnemba Snorkelling

Breakfast Nungwi Beach Resort
Transfer to the north coast. Afternoon boat trip to Mnemba Atoll for world-class snorkelling with tropical fish, turtles, and dolphins.
Day 4

Beach Day at Leisure

Breakfast Nungwi Beach Resort
Full day to relax on white sand beaches, swim, or explore. Optional activities: kitesurfing, sunset dhow cruise, or deep-sea fishing.
Day 5

Departure

Breakfast
Leisurely morning. Transfer to airport or ferry terminal for your onward journey. Kwaheri — farewell from Zanzibar!

What's Included

  • Airport/ferry transfers
  • Boutique hotel accommodation
  • Daily breakfast
  • Stone Town guided tour
  • Spice tour with lunch
  • Mnemba Atoll snorkelling trip

What's Not Included

  • Flights to Zanzibar
  • Travel insurance
  • Additional meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Optional activities

Destinations on This Tour

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