ZANZIBAR · TOUR DETAILS

Zanzibar Island Escape: 6 Days / 5 Nights

A practical island stay with two nights in Stone Town and three on the coast. Mix heritage, spice plants, Jozani forest and a tide-planned ocean day with time to rest.

Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Starts
Zanzibar airport or ferry port
Finishes
same arrival area
Travel style
Private transfers · small-group excursions

Destination and activity photographs. Credits: Mnazini / CC BY 4.0 · Thomas Fuhrmann / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Jonathan Dalrymple / CC BY-SA 4.0. Full sources & licences

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THE PLAN

Your itinerary

Stone TownSpice farmJozaniZanzibar coastNakupenda
Day 1Arrive and settle into Stone Town

Meet your driver at Zanzibar airport or ferry port and transfer to the confirmed Stone Town guesthouse. Settle in; take an independent waterfront walk if arrival time allows.

Day 2Stone Town lanes and spice plants

Join the guided Stone Town walk, then travel to the named spice farm for a host-led visit. Return to your Stone Town room; meals other than breakfast are optional.

Day 3Forest, mangroves and the east coast

Visit Jozani with the park guide, then continue to the confirmed east-coast guesthouse. Check in for three nights and enjoy the coast at your own pace.

Day 4A tide-planned Nakupenda day

Transfer to Stone Town for the shared Nakupenda sandbank boat and picnic. Timing follows tides and sea conditions. Return to your coast guesthouse; an alternative ocean activity may be agreed if conditions prevent departure.

Day 5A free day by the sea

Keep the day free for the beach and village surroundings. Kayaking, Blue Lagoon or introductory diving can be added with a separate written price and the appropriate transfers.

Day 6Breakfast and departure transfer

After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar airport or ferry port at a time that fits your departure. Flight and ferry tickets are not included.

YOUR TRIP ARRANGEMENTS

What’s included

The itinerary below is the starting plan. Your written quote confirms the services for your dates and group.

Planned inclusions

  • 5 guesthouse nights with breakfast: 2 Stone Town + 3 coast, two adults sharing one room
  • Private arrival, departure and listed inter-activity transfers
  • Guided Stone Town and spice-farm visits; park-guided Jozani visit with admission
  • Shared Nakupenda boat excursion, applicable marine fees and one picnic lunch
  • Listed guides, drinking water on excursion days and planned service charges

Not included

  • Flights, ferry tickets and any mainland safari
  • Meals except five breakfasts and the Nakupenda picnic
  • Entry documents, mandatory visitor insurance or levies not named in the quote
  • Unlisted activities, tips, personal purchases and room upgrades

GOOD TO KNOW

Practical details

USD 690 is an off-peak planning estimate for two adults sharing a simple guesthouse room, not a resort or all-inclusive stay. The written quote must name both accommodations, verify availability and itemise any visitor or accommodation levies before payment. Peak dates, solo rooms and upgraded hotels cost more. Ocean days can change with tides and weather.

Tell me about food preferences, walking pace and access needs when you enquire. We’ll agree any changes to the route and price before you confirm.

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Share your hotel or arrival point and the activities you’re interested in. We’ll arrange a day or stay around the coast, tides and your travel dates.

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