IAI African Wild AdventureArusha · Tanzania
6 Days Zanzibar Island Escape

6 days · Private departure

6 Days Zanzibar Island Escape

Stone Town history, spice farms and barefoot beach days

Duration
6 days · 5 nights
Group size
Private departure — 1 to 8 travellers
Accommodation
Stone Town boutique hotel plus north-coast beach resort
Best time
June – October and December – February (avoid long rains in April – May)
Starts in
Zanzibar Airport
From
From USD 1,150 per person

Trip overview

A pure island week for travellers who want the ocean without the game drives, or a soft landing after Kilimanjaro. Two nights in the coral-stone alleys of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then three on the calm north coast at Nungwi and Kendwa where the tide never strands the swimming. Between beach days we fit in Jozani's red colobus monkeys, a spice plantation lunch and a sailing dhow at sunset.

Highlights

  • UNESCO Stone Town guided heritage walk
  • Jozani Forest red colobus monkeys
  • Spice farm tour with a Swahili lunch
  • Nungwi and Kendwa swimming beaches
  • Sunset dhow cruise with fresh seafood

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1 · Arrive Zanzibar → Stone Town

    Airport meet and greet, transfer to a boutique hotel in the old town, evening at the Forodhani night market.

  2. 2

    Day 2 · Stone Town & spices

    Heritage walk through the House of Wonders, Old Fort and slave-trade memorial, then an afternoon spice farm tour.

  3. 3

    Day 3 · Jozani → Nungwi

    Red colobus monkeys and mangrove boardwalk in Jozani Forest, then transfer north to your beach resort.

  4. 4

    Day 4 · Mnemba snorkelling

    Boat trip to the Mnemba Atoll reef for snorkelling and a beach barbecue lunch.

  5. 5

    Day 5 · Free beach day

    Diving, kitesurfing, a fishing-village walk or nothing at all, finished with a sunset dhow cruise.

  6. 6

    Day 6 · Zanzibar → home

    Relaxed breakfast and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

What is included

  • All island transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation on bed and breakfast or half board as listed
  • Stone Town heritage walk, spice farm and Jozani Forest entry
  • Mnemba snorkelling trip with equipment and lunch
  • Sunset dhow cruise

What is not included

  • Flights to Zanzibar and the USD 5 infrastructure tax
  • Travel insurance and Zanzibar mandatory travel insurance fee
  • Lunches and dinners not listed, plus all drinks
  • Diving courses, kitesurfing and spa treatments
  • Tips for guides and drivers

Questions about this trip

How far in advance should I book?

For June to October and the December holidays we recommend 6 – 9 months ahead, because the best camps sell out. Outside those windows 2 – 3 months is usually enough, and we can often arrange a trip at two weeks' notice.

How do I pay and is a deposit required?

A 30% deposit confirms your dates and accommodation, with the balance due 30 days before arrival. We accept bank transfer, credit card and secure payment links, all in US dollars.

Is this trip suitable for families and children?

Yes. Private vehicles mean we set the pace, and we choose family-friendly lodges with pools and interconnecting rooms. For children under six we suggest shorter driving days and parks close to Arusha.

What vaccinations and health precautions do I need?

Yellow fever certification is required if you arrive from an endemic country, and anti-malarial prophylaxis is strongly advised. Speak to a travel clinic 6 – 8 weeks before departure.

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