5 Days Zanzibar Escape
Description
Since Zanzibar is a mix of history, culture, and white-sand relaxation, the best way to structure it is to split the stay: Stone Town for the history and The North / East Coast for the beaches.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival & Stone Town Sunset
Afternoon: Pick up from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) or the Ferry Terminal. Transfer to your hotel in Stone Town.
Evening: Walk to Forodhani Gardens for the famous street food market (try the Zanzibar Pizza!). End the night with a sunset drink at the Africa House Hotel or a rooftop bar.
Stay: Maru Maru Hotel or Dhow Palace Hotel.
Day 2 History & Spice Infusion
Morning: Guided walking tour of Stone Town. Visit the Slave Market Memorial, the Old Fort, and the narrow winding alleys.
Afternoon: Take a short boat ride to Prison Island to see the Giant Aldabra Tortoises (some are over 150 years old).
Late Afternoon: Visit a Spice Plantation on the way to the coast. This is a sensory experience where you smell and taste cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla.
Stay: Transfer to a beach resort in Nungwi or Kendwa.
Day 3 Safari Blue & Sandbank Picnic
Full Day: The "Safari Blue" experience. Board a traditional wooden dhow for a day of sailing in Menai Bay.
Activities: Snorkeling in turquoise waters, swimming in a hidden mangrove lagoon, and a seafood BBQ lunch (lobster, calamari, fish) on a deserted sandbank.
Stay: Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort or Zuri Zanzibar.
Day 4 Dolphins & The Rock Restaurant
Morning: Drive to Kizimkazi for a boat trip. If lucky, you can swim near wild dolphins. (Alternatively: Visit Jozani Forest to see the rare Red Colobus Monkeys).
Afternoon: Lunch at the world-famous The Rock Restaurant—a restaurant built on a coral outcrop in the middle of the ocean.
Evening: Free time for water sports (Kite surfing or diving) or relaxing at the resort.
Stay: Beach Resort.
Day 5 Relax & Departure
Morning: A final swim in the Indian Ocean and a relaxed breakfast.
Afternoon: Last-minute souvenir shopping in the local village before the transfer back to the airport for departure.
Rates
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax + |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2880 US$ | 2720 US$ | 2515 US$ | 2330 US$ | 2140 US$ | 1860 US$ |
Important Note/s
Recommended Hotel Areas
- Stone Town: Best for history and food. (1 - 2 nights).
- Nungwi / Kendwa (North): Best for swimming (the tide doesn't go out far here) and nightlife.
- Paje / Jambiani (East): Best for kite surfing, chilling, and a "backpacker-chic" vibe.
- Based on: 2,880 US$ but please Dm for price perhaps our guests will need different accommodations
