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Zanzibar Island Escape
5 days · Private

Zanzibar Island Escape

Stone Town, a spice farm and three nights on the north coast. Works on its own or after safari.

Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Starts
Arusha
Comfort
Comfort
From
US$1,150 pp

Overview

Start with a night in Stone Town to explore the old town and its food markets, visit a spice farm on the way north, then settle into a small beach hotel near Nungwi for three nights of sea, sunsets and snorkelling.

Highlights

  • Guided Stone Town walk
  • Spice farm tour
  • Sunset dhow cruise
  • Snorkelling trip

Best time: June to October and December to March


Day by day

1

Arrive in Stone Town

Airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon guided walk and dinner at Forodhani Gardens.

20 min Boutique hotel, Stone Town Dinner
2

Spice farm and the north coast

Visit a spice farm, then continue to the beach.

1.5 hrs Beach hotel, Nungwi BD
3

Beach and snorkelling

Morning boat trip to snorkel the reef. Sunset dhow cruise.

Beach hotel, Nungwi BD
4

Beach day

A free day to do as little as you like.

Beach hotel, Nungwi BD
5

Depart

Transfer to the airport.

1.5 hrs Breakfast

Included

  • Accommodation and meals as listed
  • Airport and hotel transfers on Zanzibar
  • Guided Stone Town walk
  • Activities as listed

Not included

  • Flights to and from Zanzibar unless stated
  • Zanzibar infrastructure tax charged by hotels
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and tips

Good to know

A 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, a window seat for everyone, charging points, a cool box with drinking water and a pair of binoculars.

Yes, and we love planning family trips. We choose family-friendly camps, keep driving days shorter and build in pool time. Some camps have minimum ages, which we’ll flag when we plan.

Most days start early to catch animals at their most active, break for lunch and a rest when it’s hot, then head out again in the late afternoon. Your guide will adapt the day to what you want to see.

A deposit of 30% confirms your booking, and the balance is due 60 days before you arrive. We accept bank transfer, and card payments can be arranged. Full details are in our booking terms.

Our prices include park fees, accommodation, meals as listed, your guide and vehicle, and airport transfers. International flights, visas, travel insurance and tips are not included. Every proposal lists exactly what’s covered.

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