Tanzania · Beach & Island

8-Day Zanzibar Tour with Stone Town, Prison Island and Ras Michamvi

8 Days Round trip from Q6JC+HHJ Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the highlights of Stone Town, including the Slave Market
  • 02 Snorkel and swim on the Safari Blue tour
  • 03 Identify different spices and vegetables on a spice tour
  • 04 See dolphins at Menai Bay and meet giant tortoises on Prison Island

Embark on this adventurous vacation to Zanzibar and learn about the history and architecture of Stone Town. Unwind, snorkel, and sunbathe on the Safari Blue tour, see dolphins at Menai Bay, and meet Aldabra Giant Tortoises on Prison Island. Explore different spices and vegetables on a spice tour, travel across Fumba Town, and spend relaxing time at Ras Michamvi Beach Resort.

Unwind, snorkel, and sunbathe on the Safari Blue tour, see dolphins at Menai Bay, and meet Aldabra Giant Tortoises on Prison Island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Zanzibar
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Stone Town and Hotel Transfer

  • Meet and greet your guide/driver at Zanzibar Airport and transfer to Abusso Inn Hotel in Stone Town, Zanzibar Island, for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
2
Day 02

Stone Town City Tour and Prison Island

  • You will be picked up from your hotel at 09:00 am for the Stone Town city tour.
  • After lunch, we will leave for the Prison Island tour.
  • Later, return to the hotel for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
3
Day 03

Safari Blue Boat Trip to Fumba and Menai Bay

  • You will be picked up from your hotel at 08:30 am for the Safari Blue Boat Trip and transferred to Fumba in the south.
  • Traditional handcrafted boats will bring you to Kwale Island and other beautiful islands in the Menai Bay Conservation Area.
  • Afterwards, you will be dropped off at your hotel for an overnight stay on a half-board basis.
4
Day 04

Spice Tour and Transfer to Ras Michamvi Beach

  • You will be picked up from your hotel at 09:00 am for the spice tour.
  • Afterwards, continue to Ras Michamvi Beach Resort, located on the east coast, for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
5
Day 05

Leisure Day at Ras Michamvi Beach Resort

  • Spend the whole day at leisure. Activities can be arranged on this free day if requested (bed and breakfast).
6
Day 06

Free Day at Ras Michamvi Beach Resort

  • Spend the whole day at leisure. Activities can be arranged on this free day if requested (bed and breakfast).
7
Day 07

Relax at Ras Michamvi Beach Resort

  • Spend the whole day at leisure. Activities can be arranged on this free day if requested (bed and breakfast).
8
Day 08

Departure and Last-Minute Exploration

  • After breakfast, you can visit gift shops and explore Zanzibar one last time while waiting for your return flight.
Stone Town, Prison Island and Aldabra Giant Tortoises, Menai Bay, Ras Michamvi Beach Resort

Where this trip takes you

Stone Town, Prison Island and Aldabra Giant Tortoises, Menai Bay, Ras Michamvi Beach Resort

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Q6JC+HHJ 1 city · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Jozani Forest
  • Prison Island
  • Mnemba Island
  • Stone Town tour
  • Sandbank picnic
  • Zanzibuggy
  • Accommodation - a total of seven nights will be spent in resorts, lodges, and hotels in Stone Town, Nungwi, and Paje
  • Dolphin tour
  • Food - 7 breakfasts
  • English-speaking African tour guide/driver
  • Inward transfers
  • Boat hire
  • Taxes
  • Breakfasts

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Tipping the guide
  • Visas
  • Additional park fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Q6JC+HHJ, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Tour start
Q6JC+HHJ, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Q6JC+HHJ.

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