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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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the 5-Day Zanzibar Beach & Culture Escape?
This itinerary runs 5 days and 4 nights. Arrival and departure days are included in that count, and the pace can be adjusted — tell us your dates and we will fit the route around them.
How much does the 5-Day Zanzibar Beach & Culture Escape cost?
Prices start from $1,450 per person. The final cost depends on the season you travel, the size of your group and the lodges or camps you choose, so we quote every trip individually.
Which parks and areas does the 5-Day Zanzibar Beach & Culture Escape visit?
This route covers Zanzibar Archipelago. Each stop is chosen for what it offers at that point in the itinerary rather than to tick off a list.
What is included in the price?
Included: Airport/ferry transfers, Boutique hotel accommodation, Daily breakfast, Stone Town guided tour, Spice tour with lunch and Mnemba Atoll snorkelling trip.
What is not included?
Not included: Flights to Zanzibar, Travel insurance, Additional meals, Personal expenses, Gratuities and Optional activities. We will flag anything likely to catch you out before you book.
How many people travel together?
Group size runs from 2 to 8 guests. Private departures are available for any size within that range.
How physically demanding is this trip?
We rate this trip as easy. If you are unsure whether it suits your fitness or mobility, tell us and we will give you an honest answer rather than sell you the wrong trip.
When is the best time to do this trip?
June to October (dry, warm), December to February (hot, dry between monsoons). That said, Tanzania rewards travel year-round — tell us when you can travel and we will tell you honestly what you will and will not see.
How do I book or ask a question?
Send an enquiry through the form on this page or email info@jambomaasaitours.com. Enquiries are answered by the guiding team, usually within six hours on business days, and there is no obligation to book.

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