Tanzania · Beach & Island

7-Day Zanzibar Island Tour with Stone Town, Dolphins and Beaches

7 Days Round trip from Stone Town Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Unwind and relax at the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar
  • 02 See the former slave market, Anglican church, old Arab Fort, and Palace Museum in Stone Town
  • 03 Watch spinners and bottlenose dolphins playing at Kizimkazi Beach
  • 04 Explore Jozani Forest to see red Colobus monkeys in the mangrove forests
  • 05 Visit Zala Park to learn how local people protect living reptiles
  • 06 Meet giant tortoises on Prison Island
  • 07 Discover tropical fruits, spice plantations, and the historic Kidichi Bath

Embark on a 7-day holiday to Zanzibar Island, combining the historic landmarks of Stone Town with relaxing time on the beautiful beaches of Nungwi. Visit the former slave market, the old Arab Fort, the Palace Museum, and Prison Island, then head south to Kizimkazi Beach for a dolphin tour in the Indian Ocean. Explore Jozani Forest to see red Colobus monkeys, visit Zala Park, discover tropical fruits and spice plantations, and see the Kidichi Persian Baths. This itinerary also includes leisure time by the beach before your departure transfer.

You may swim with hundreds of spinners and bottlenose dolphins playing at Kizimkazi Beach, and it will be like experiencing a special natural message in the Indian Ocean.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Zanzibar, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Zanzibar and Transfer to Nungwi

  • Arrive at Zanzibar Airport or Harbour.
  • Transfer to Nungwi Beach Hotel for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Stone Town Tour and Prison Island

  • After breakfast at 9:00 am, go on a Stone Town tour of this important architectural town of Zanzibar. It includes a visit to the former slave market site, which now stands as an Anglican church built in 1883, the old Arab Fort, and the Palace Museum. The tour will end at the Old Indian Dispensary.
  • At 2:30 pm, head to Prison Island to see giant tortoises.

Accommodation included B&B.

3
Day 03

Dolphin Tour, Jozani Forest, and Zala Park

  • At 8:30 am, go on a south coast dolphin tour. You may swim with hundreds of spinners and bottlenose dolphins playing at Kizimkazi Beach, and it will be like experiencing a special natural message in the Indian Ocean.
  • At 2:30 pm, drive to Jozani Forest to see red Colobus monkeys inside the mangrove forests.
  • Visit Zala Park to learn how local people have become creative in protecting living reptiles in their natural environment.
  • Transfer to a Stone Town hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation included B&B.

4
Day 04

Spice Tour and Kidichi Persian Baths

  • At 9:00 am, transfer to the north coast hotel. During the spice and botanical tour, you will see and taste tropical fruits, spice plantations, and plots on the island. Various spice plants used as ornaments, medicines, flowers, and fruits can be seen during the tour.
  • Also, see the Kidichi Bath, which was built in 1850 by the first Sultan for his wife Sheharzad.

Dinner and overnight stay at the north or northeast coast hotels. Accommodation includes B&B.

5
Day 05

Leisure Day at the Beach

  • Spend the entire day relaxing at the beach.
  • Drive to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation included B&B.

6
Day 06

Beach Relaxation Day

  • Spend the entire day relaxing at the beach.
  • Head to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation included B&B.

7
Day 07

Departure Transfer

  • Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the harbour/airport for departure.
Stone Town, Nungwi Beach, Kizimkazi Beach, Prison Island

Where this trip takes you

Stone Town, Nungwi Beach, Kizimkazi Beach, Prison Island

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Stone Town 2 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Domestic flights from Arusha, Moshi, and Dar (round trip)

  • Accommodation on a B&B basis

  • Airport transfers

  • Tour package

  • Half-board hotel

  • English-speaking Zanzibar tour guide

What's Not Included

  • International airfare

  • Tips

  • Lunch and dinner

Know before you go

  • Swimsuit

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Zanzibar Airport
Tour start
Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Stone Town.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $950.00 — $1,400.00
Double Sharing $950.00 — $1,400.00

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