Tanzania · Culture

6-Day Zanzibar and Paje Tour with Stone Town and Safari Blue

6 Days Round trip from Stone Town Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the cultural and historical richness of Stone Town
02 Discover unique spices on a flavorful Spice Tour
03 Enjoy relaxing beach time at Paje Beach
04 Experience vibrant marine life on the Safari Blue Boat Trip
05 Visit Prison Island and encounter giant tortoises

Explore Zanzibar's cultural, natural, and coastal highlights on this 6-day tour combining Stone Town, Jozani Forest, Prison Island, Safari Blue, and Paje Beach. Discover the historical and architectural importance of Stone Town, see red Colobus Monkeys in Jozani, and enjoy a flavorful Spice Tour with tropical fruits and spices. Sail to Prison Island to encounter Aldabra Giant Tortoises, then spend a full day on the Safari Blue excursion with snorkeling, sunbathing, and a traditional dhow experience. The journey also includes time to relax on the beautiful shores of Paje Beach.

Explore Zanzibar's cultural, natural, and coastal highlights on this 6-day tour combining Stone Town, Jozani Forest, Prison Island, Safari Blue, and Paje Beach.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Zanzibar, Paje, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, Changuu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

Arrive at Zanzibar Airport or harbour and transfer to the South East Coast, where you will stay at Mahali Zanzibar Hotel.

Day 02

Stone Town Tour and Jozani Forest

Embark on a Stone Town City Tour, exploring the historical culture and architectural importance of Zanzibar.
Visit the former slave market site, which now stands beside an Anglican church built in 1871, as well as the town market.
Explore the Zanzibar Memorial Museum, the House of Wonder built in 1883 (Beit-Al-Ajab), the Old Arab Fort, the Palace Museum, and the Old Indian Dispensary.
At 2:00 pm, drive to Jozani Forest for sightings of red Colobus Monkeys, natural forest, and mangrove forests.
Keep an eye out for living species of fish underneath.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 03

Spice Tour and Prison Island

Head for a Spice Tour to see and taste the tropical fruits and spice plantations or plots on the island.
Come across a variety of spices and plants used as ornaments, medicines, flowers, fruits, and for other purposes.
At 2:00 pm, head to Prison Island Boat Tour, home to Aldabra Giant Tortoises. Flanked by an amazing beach and reef sanctuary, the island is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and beach relaxation before returning to Stone Town.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 04

Safari Blue Excursion from Fumba

Make a trip to Safari Blue, spending the whole day sailing, snorkeling, and sunbathing on a traditional dhow, with a seafood barbecue.
Setting sail from Fumba, you will explore Menai Bay, where dolphins are often sighted.
When dropping anchor at Kwale Sandbank, you can snorkel among the coral reefs.
At Kwale Island, you'll be served a buffet of grilled fish, lobster, calamari, chicken, and coconut rice.
The boat then sails to a stunning natural lagoon, where you will have an opportunity to swim before the day is over.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 05