ZANZIBAR · STONE TOWN · THE COAST
A morning among spice plants. A boat timed to the tide. A few days between Stone Town and the coast. Explore the island with a practical plan and room to enjoy it.
JAMBIANI / THE EAST COAST
YOUR ISLAND, THOUGHTFULLY PLANNED
Zanzibar is more than one departure beach. Your hotel location, tide window and preferred pace determine what fits comfortably into a day.
Most excursion prices below start at the activity meeting point. Share your hotel for an itemised return-transfer quote; the six-day package includes its listed transfers.
THE INDIAN OCEAN
Choose the departure coast first. Nakupenda and Changuu leave from Stone Town, Mnemba from Matemwe, and Blue Lagoon from Michamvi. Hotel transfers are extra on these day tours.
ZanzibarSandbank near Changuu · destination illustration
Sail out from Stone Town for a tide-timed sandbank visit, a guided swim when conditions allow and a simple island-style picnic.
Starts Stone Town seafront
Stone Town · Nakupenda sandbank · Ocean picnic
ZanzibarMichamvi coastal landmark · restaurant not included
Explore suitable snorkelling water off the Michamvi coast with a marine guide. A simple reef outing with equipment, a tide-aware departure and time to enjoy the coast.
Starts Michamvi launch
Michamvi · Blue Lagoon · Snorkelling
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Join a guided boat excursion to the reefs around Mnemba from Matemwe. Landing on the private island is not included.
Starts Matemwe meeting point
Mnemba waters · Matemwe · Snorkelling · ZanzibarZanzibarShallow water near Changuu · island trip itinerary
A short crossing from Stone Town to Changuu, with an island heritage walk and a respectful visit to the giant tortoise sanctuary.
Starts Stone Town seafront
Changuu · Prison Island · Stone Town
ZanzibarWild dolphin near Zanzibar · sightings vary
Explore Zanzibar’s south coast by boat and look for wild dolphins from a respectful distance. A quiet coastal morning, with no promised sighting or dolphin swim.
Starts Kizimkazi meeting point
Kizimkazi · South coast · Wild dolphinsBEYOND THE BEACH
Short visits with local guides and hosts. Each activity has a named meeting point; combine nearby stops with one transfer quote instead of booking several separate journeys.
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Walk Stone Town’s carved-door lanes, Darajani market and waterfront with a local guide, with time to ask about the island’s trading history and everyday life.
Starts Stone Town meeting point
Stone Town · Zanzibar · Darajani · Heritage
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See cloves, nutmeg and other tropical crops growing, then explore their place in Swahili food with a host-led tasting. Meet at the farm; transfers are optional.
Starts Agreed spice-farm entrance
Zanzibar · Spice farm · Stone Town
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Explore the forest habitat of Zanzibar’s red colobus monkeys, then follow the mangrove boardwalk with a local park guide.
Starts Jozani park entrance
Jozani-Chwaka Bay · Red colobus · Mangrove boardwalkZanzibarJambiani coast · destination illustration
Visit Kuza Cave in the Jambiani area, hear about the local heritage exhibits and choose a freshwater swim if the conditions and your ability suit it.
Starts Kuza Cave, Jambiani
Kuza Cave · Jambiani · Swahili heritageYOUR PACE ON THE WATER
Choose the equipment and session that suit you. Kayaking follows the tide, jet skis use a defined riding slot, and introductory diving starts with instructor assessment.
ZanzibarJozani mangroves · habitat illustration
Paddle slowly through permitted mangrove channels with a local guide. Learn how the roots shelter coastal life, with an easy pace and a tide-planned route.
Starts Confirmed mangrove launch
Zanzibar mangroves · Tidal channels · Coastal ecology
ZanzibarJet-ski activity illustration · venue confirmed separately
A short, supervised ride in the water-sports zone, with a safety briefing and a defined riding slot. Choose the session for fun on the water, rather than a long-distance safari.
Starts Confirmed water-sports base
Zanzibar coast · Water sports · Jet skiZanzibarMnemba reef illustration · dive site confirmed separately
Try scuba with an instructor-led briefing, shallow-water skills practice and one introductory ocean dive, subject to the dive centre’s assessment and sea conditions.
Starts Confirmed dive centre
Zanzibar reef waters · Introductory scuba · Marine life
Five nights. Two sides of the island.
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS · FROM USD 690 PER ADULT
Two nights in Stone Town, then three at the coast. Explore the old town and spice plants, visit Jozani and take a tide-planned Nakupenda day before a free day by the sea.
Off-peak estimate for two adults sharing a simple guesthouse room. Five breakfasts, one picnic and listed transfers are included. Flights, unlisted meals and visitor levies need their own place in your quote.
A LITTLE LONGER ON THE ISLAND
Choose a tailored plan with two Stone Town nights, four coastal nights and guided history, spice and forest visits. Optional boat days are quoted around your chosen hotel and sea conditions.
Explore the seven-day special journey ↗Read the coast and tides guide ↗LESS BACKTRACKING. MORE ISLAND TIME.
Choose a nearby experience, or combine stops along one transfer route. Final pickup times are agreed after your hotel, tide window and activity availability are known.
Stone Town is the departure base for Changuu and Nakupenda. Combine a town walk with the spice farm when the transfer route fits.
Start with Stone Town ↗Blue Lagoon uses a Michamvi launch. Kuza Cave is near Jambiani; Jozani can sit on the transfer route when the schedule allows.
Explore the east-coast reef trip ↗Start the Mnemba snorkelling tour from Matemwe. A north-coast hotel does not automatically include transport to Stone Town or south-coast activities.
See the Mnemba trip ↗Meet in Kizimkazi for boat-based dolphin observation. Add Jozani only if the road plan and park visiting time allow it.
Read the observation approach ↗ALL THE ESSENTIALS, TOGETHER
Estimates per international adult. Day-tour hotel transfers are extra; each itinerary lists its activity, equipment, fees and food inclusions.
| Experience | Duration | Meeting point | From / adult | Price basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Town Guided Walking Tour | About 3 hours | Stone Town meeting point | USD 35 | 2 adults on a private guided walk |
| Prison Island Boat Trip from Stone Town | About 3 hours | Stone Town seafront | USD 50 | 4 adults joining a shared boat from Stone Town |
| Mnemba Waters Guided Snorkelling | Half day · weather dependent | Matemwe meeting point | USD 85 | 2 adults joining a shared boat |
| Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour | About 3 hours | Agreed spice-farm entrance | USD 35 | 2 adults meeting at the agreed farm |
| Nakupenda Sandbank & Ocean Picnic | 4–6 hours · tide dependent | Stone Town seafront | USD 65 | 4 adults joining a shared boat from Stone Town |
| Kizimkazi Dolphin Watching & Coastal Morning | About 3–4 hours · early morning | Kizimkazi meeting point | USD 50 | 4 adults travelling together; meet at the activity departure point |
| Jozani Forest & Mangrove Boardwalk | About 3 hours at the park | Jozani park entrance | USD 45 | 2 adults travelling together; meet at the activity departure point |
| Zanzibar Mangrove Kayaking | About 2 hours · tide dependent | Confirmed mangrove launch | USD 45 | 2 adults travelling together; meet at the activity departure point |
| Zanzibar Guided Jet-Ski Session | 30-minute riding slot + briefing | Confirmed water-sports base | USD 85 | 2 adults booking one jet ski each; 30-minute riding slot |
| Blue Lagoon Guided Snorkelling | About 3–4 hours · tide dependent | Michamvi launch | USD 45 | 4 adults travelling together; meet at the activity departure point |
| Zanzibar Discover Scuba: First Ocean Dive | Half day · one introductory dive | Confirmed dive centre | USD 145 | 2 adults joining the named dive centre’s introductory programme |
| Kuza Cave Swim & Swahili Heritage Visit | About 1.5 hours at the centre | Kuza Cave, Jambiani | USD 40 | 2 adults travelling together; meet at the activity departure point |
| Zanzibar Island Escape: 6 Days / 5 Nights | 6 days / 5 nights | Zanzibar airport or ferry port | USD 690 | 2 adults sharing one guesthouse room; off-peak dates |
| Zanzibar Culture & Coast: 7 Days | 7 days / 6 nights | Zanzibar Airport | Personal quote | Private itinerary for your actual group and dates |
Yes. Stone Town with a spice visit, or Jozani with Kuza Cave, can be practical starting ideas. David checks the transfer route, opening times and your pace before quoting; separate card prices do not include a combined transfer automatically.
The captain or activity provider decides whether it is safe to depart. Before payment, your written quote must state the rescheduling and refund terms for weather-related changes. Keep some flexibility around ocean days.
No. USD 45 is the standard mangrove kayak estimate. A transparent kayak starts at an estimated USD 60 per adult, with venue, equipment and availability confirmed separately.
Wildlife and visibility vary. The six-day package uses named guesthouses confirmed for your dates; no hotel is held automatically by viewing the website. The written itinerary confirms the actual services.
LET’S MAKE YOUR ISLAND PLAN
Share your dates, group, hotel and the experiences you like. David will put the activities, transfers and complete price into one practical plan.
Plan Zanzibar with David ↗Licensed destination and activity photographs; captions identify illustrative images. Photographers, sources and licences