Tanzania · Family Tours

8-Day Zanzibar Beach Holiday with Stone Town and Dolphin Tour

8 Days Round trip from Mizingani Rd Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Look for red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest
02 Enjoy a dolphin encounter and swim with dolphins
03 Taste a variety of Zanzibar's fruits and spices
04 Explore UNESCO-listed Stone Town and its historic labyrinths

This holiday package is designed for families, couples, or groups of friends to enjoy the beauty of the majestic spice islands of Zanzibar. Explore the island's exotic spice culture, venture into Jozani Forest to discover its wildlife, and enjoy time on Zanzibar's beautiful beaches. The journey also includes a dolphin encounter, which may become the highlight of your holiday, along with stays in Stone Town, the south coast, and Nungwi.

Discover tree species, mangroves, red colobus monkeys, and other animals.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Zanzibar, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Check-in at Mizingani Seafront

Arrive and enjoy a meet and greet at the airport or seaport. Transfer to Mizingani Seafront (or a similar hotel).

Check in for two nights in a double room with a sea or pool view on a bed and breakfast basis.

Day 02

Guided Stone Town Heritage Tour

09:00 AM: Embark on a guided Stone Town tour after breakfast. The town was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. With your guide, walk in the footsteps of the Arab Sultans of Zanzibar.
Discover the wonderful labyrinths of Zanzibar and visit its historical sites.
Watch a presentation on Zanzibar doors, their roles, and their significance.
Return to the hotel at noon.

Day 03

Jozani Forest Tour and South Coast Stay

Depart from Mizingani Seafront Hotel to Swahili Beach Resort (or a similar hotel). Swahili Beach Resort is situated in the south of the island.
Enjoy a Jozani Forest tour en route. Discover tree species, mangroves, red colobus monkeys, and other animals.

Check in for three nights at Swahili Beach Hotel in a Cabana room on a half board basis.

Day 04

Dolphin Encounter and Brunch

06:00 AM: Embark on a dolphin encounter. Enjoy swimming with the dolphins. Go for brunch at a restaurant and return to the hotel at 12:00 PM.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 05

Leisure Day at the Hotel

Enjoy a leisurely time at the hotel.

Day 06

Spice Tour, Village Lunch, and Transfer to Nungwi

08:00 AM: Transfer from Swahili Beach to Amaan Bungalows in the extreme north of the island.
Enjoy a spice tour en route. Sample spices and fruits, watch coconut climbing, and taste some of Zanzibar's tropical fruits.
Savour lunch in a village while sitting on a mat: Mbeya spiced rice, served with beef, turmeric-coconut sauce, and cassava spinach or English spinach cooked in coconut. Fruits are served after the meal. This is self-service.
Arrive at Nungwi Village at 2:30 PM. Check in for two nights at Amaan Bungalows in a deluxe room on a half board basis.

Dinner and overnight at Amaan Bungalows.

Day 07

Relaxation Day in Nungwi

Full relaxation, dinner, and overnight at Amaan Bungalows.

Day 08

Departure Transfer

Depart from the hotel to the airport or seaport.

Where this trip takes you

Stone Town labyrinths, Old Fort, Jozani Forest red colobus, Nungwi Village beaches

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Mizingani Rd 2 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation in Zanzibar in a double room, with bed and breakfast in town hotels and half board in beach hotels
All excursions shown in the package
All transfers shown in the package
All government taxes, except airport taxes