4-Day Stone Town & Beach
A relaxed Zanzibar break that blends culture and coast. Stroll Stone Town’s historic lanes with a local guide, then move to your choice of beach: Nungwi/Kendwa (sunsets) or Paje/Jambiani (waves and kitesurfing). 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, Forodhani gardens, markets, and seafront alleys.
Sunset free time (optional dhow cruise).
Overnight in Stone Town.
Day 2: Stone Town → Beach
Optional morning spice farm visit (tastings) or shopping.
Transfer to your beach hotel (north or east coast).
Afternoon at leisure on the beach.
Overnight at the beach.
Day 3: Beach day (free or optional activities)
Free day to relax or choose add-ons:
Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll
Safari Blue dhow trip (sandbanks, snorkel, seafood lunch)
Jozani Forest (red colobus monkeys)
Overnight at the beach.
Day 4: Beach → Departure
Easy morning on the beach.
Transfer to airport or ferry for your onward trip.
Trip ends.
Airport/ferry transfers in Zanzibar
Private English-speaking local guide for Stone Town tour
Stone Town walking tour entrance fees
All ground transfers Stone Town ↔ beach
3 nights in mid-range hotels (private ensuite, A/C): 1 night Stone Town, 2 nights beach
Daily breakfast
Bottled drinking water during tours
Flights to/from Zanzibar
Travel insurance and visas
Lunches and dinners (unless added)
Optional activities (spice tour, Safari Blue, Mnemba snorkeling, Jozani), spa, and personal expenses
Drinks at hotels other than drinking water
Tips for guide and boat crew
Tip: North coast (Nungwi/Kendwa) is best for sunsets and calmer water; east coast (Paje/Jambiani) is great for breeze, kitesurfing, and long tidal beaches.