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5 Days Zanzibar Island Explorer

Holiday 5 days Private From US$790
Overview

The island in five days: two nights in Stone Town with the walking tour and a spice farm, then two nights on the north coast with Safari Blue and long swims at Nungwi.

This is the trip for first-timers who want both sides of Zanzibar. You start in Stone Town, where the history is, and finish on the north coast, where the beaches do not depend on the tide.

Day trips are built in, so you see the spice farms, the old town and the best sea day on the island. Your places to stay are booked through our partner Zanta Booking, and you can choose them as you book.

Highlights

Stone Town walking tourSpice farm lunchSafari BlueTwo nights at Nungwi

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1Arrive in Zanzibar — Stone Town

    Airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel in Stone Town. Evening walk to the Forodhani food market.

    Stone TownOvernight: Hotel in Stone Town

  2. Day 2Stone Town and the spice farms

    Walking tour of the old town in the morning, spice farm and Swahili lunch in the afternoon.

    Stone Town / Spice farmsOvernight: Hotel in Stone Town

  3. Day 3Safari Blue, then to the north coast

    A full day on the water with Safari Blue, then a transfer to Nungwi for two nights by the beach.

    Menai Bay / NungwiOvernight: Beach stay in Nungwi

  4. Day 4Free day at Nungwi

    Swim, walk to the lighthouse, visit the turtle aquarium or watch the dhow builders on the beach. Sunset at Kendwa.

    NungwiOvernight: Beach stay in Nungwi

  5. Day 5Departure

    Breakfast and a last swim, then the transfer to the airport.

    Nungwi / Zanzibar Airport

Route map

Route map: 5 Days Zanzibar Island ExplorerZanzibar Airport → Stone Town → Spice farms → Menai Bay → Nungwi → Zanzibar AirportSaadani NPZanzibarBagamoyoN25 km51–2233–5Zanzibar AirportStone TownSpice farmsMenai BayNungwi
  1. Zanzibar Airport · start
  2. Stone Town
  3. Spice farms
  4. Menai Bay
  5. Nungwi
  • Flight or boat
  • 1Day numbers at each place
  • Start / finish
  • National park / conservation area

Illustrative map — routes and distances are approximate.

Price by group size

TravellersPer personLuxury upgrade
2US$790US$1,290
3–4US$740US$1,210
5–6US$710US$1,160

Prices per person in US dollars. Bigger groups pay less each.

When to go

Zanzibar is warm all year. The long rains in April and May bring quiet beaches and the lowest prices.

  1. Hot and clear. Calm sea, great snorkelling.

  2. Hot and dry. One of the best months for the sea.

  3. Very hot and still. Rain starts at the end of the month.

  4. Long rains. Quiet island, lowest prices.

  5. Rain eases at the end. Green and fresh.

  6. Dry season begins. Breezy and sunny.

  7. Dry, sunny and busy. Great for safaris.

  8. Dry and windy. Peak kitesurfing.

  9. Dry and warm. Excellent for safari and sea.

  10. Warm and dry. A sweet spot before the short rains.

  11. Short rains, mostly afternoon showers.

  12. Hot again and busy over the holidays.

Included

  • Four nights with breakfast (two in Stone Town, two at Nungwi)
  • Airport and hotel transfers
  • Stone Town walking tour
  • Spice farm tour with lunch
  • Safari Blue with lunch

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners not shown
  • Tips and drinks

Good to know

One clear price

US$790 per person sharing. Send a request with your date and we confirm it with you.

Easy booking

A 30% deposit confirms your trip; the balance is due 30 days before you travel. Pay by bank transfer, card or cash on arrival. Booking terms

Make it yours

Add a day, swap a beach, upgrade a room or add a safari — just ask.

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