6-Day Zanzibar Highlights

A balanced Zanzibar trip with culture, nature, and beach time. Walk Stone Town’s historic lanes, visit a spice farm, meet giant tortoises on Prison Island, choose a sea day (Safari Blue or Mnemba snorkeling), and see red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest. Start and finish in Zanzibar. You can fly in from Arusha or Dar.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival → Stone Town tour
  • Pickup from airport or ferry

  • Guided walking tour: Old Fort, markets, seafront alleys

  • Sunset free time (optional dhow cruise)

  • Overnight in Stone Town

  • Morning spice farm visit with tastings

  • Afternoon boat to Prison Island for giant tortoises and swimming

  • Optional snorkeling, then back to town

  • Overnight in Stone Town

  • Free morning for shopping or coffee

  • Transfer to your beach hotel (north or east coast)

  • Afternoon at leisure on the beach

  • Overnight at the beach

  • Option A: Safari Blue dhow trip (sandbank, snorkeling, seafood lunch)

  • Option B: Mnemba Atoll snorkeling (clear water, reef fish)

  • Return and relax

  • Overnight at the beach

  • Morning visit to Jozani Forest for red colobus monkeys and mangroves

  • Afternoon free on the beach (optional sunset cruise)

  • Overnight at the beach

  • Easy morning for a last swim

  • Transfer to airport or ferry

  • Trip ends

  • Airport/ferry transfers in Zanzibar

  • Private English-speaking local guide in Stone Town

  • Stone Town walking tour entrance fees

  • Spice farm visit with tastings

  • Boat trip to Prison Island with entrance fees

  • Jozani Forest tour and park fees

  • All ground transfers Stone Town ↔ beach

  • 5 nights in mid-range hotels (private ensuite, A/C): 2 nights Stone Town, 3 nights beach

  • Daily breakfast

  • Bottled drinking water during tours

  • Flights to/from Zanzibar

  • Visas and travel insurance

  • Lunches and dinners (unless added)

  • Optional activities (Safari Blue or Mnemba snorkeling, dhow cruise), spa, and personal expenses

  • Snorkeling gear rental if not included by operator

  • Drinks at hotels other than drinking water

  • Tips for guides and boat crew

Tip: North coast (Nungwi/Kendwa) has calmer water and sunsets. East coast (Paje/Jambiani) is breezier with long tidal beaches and great kitesurfing.

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