Tanzania · Beach & Island

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

9 Days Round trip from Stone Town Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the highlights of Stone Town, including the Slave Market
02 Meet Aldabra Giant Tortoises on Prison Island
03 Snorkel, swim, and sunbathe on a Safari Blue tour in Menai Bay
04 Identify different spices and vegetables on a Spice Tour
05 Look for dolphins in Menai Bay
06 Relax at Ras Michamvi Beach Resort on Zanzibar's east coast

Embark on an adventure vacation to Zanzibar that combines the history and architecture of Stone Town with island and beach experiences. Explore the city's highlights, visit Prison Island to meet Aldabra Giant Tortoises, and enjoy a Safari Blue tour with time to unwind, snorkel, sunbathe, and look for dolphins in Menai Bay. Discover different spices and vegetables on a spice tour, travel across Fumba Town, and spend relaxing time at Ras Michamvi Beach Resort.

Explore the city's highlights, visit Prison Island to meet Aldabra Giant Tortoises, and enjoy a Safari Blue tour with time to unwind, snorkel, sunbathe, and look for dolphins in Menai Bay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 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

Day 01

Arrival in Stone Town

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

Day 02

Stone Town 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, head back to the hotel for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

Day 03

Safari Blue Boat Trip to Fumba and Kwale Island

You will be picked up from your hotel at 08:30 am for the Safari Blue Boat Trip, with a transfer 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.

Day 04

Spice Tour and Transfer to Ras Michamvi Beach

You will be picked up from your hotel at 09:00 am for a Spice Tour.
Afterwards, go to Ras Michamvi Beach Resort, which is located on the east coast, for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

Day 05

Leisure Day at Ras Michamvi Beach

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

Day 06

Free Day at Ras Michamvi Beach

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

Day 07

Relax at Ras Michamvi Beach

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

Day 08

Another Leisure Day at Ras Michamvi Beach

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

Day 09

Departure from Zanzibar

After breakfast, you can visit gift shops and explore Zanzibar one last time while waiting for your return flight.

Where this trip takes you

Stone Town streets, Prison Island and Aldabra Giant Tortoises, Menai Bay Conservation Area islands, Ras Michamvi Beach Resort

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Stone Town 1 city · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Jozani Forest
Prison Island
Mnemba Island
Dolphin Tour
Stone Town Tour
Sand-bank picnic
Zanzibuggy
Accommodation - a total of seven nights will be spent in resorts, lodges, and hotels in Stone Town, Nungwi, and Paje
Food - 8 breakfasts
English-speaking African tour guide/driver
Inward transits
Boat hire
Taxes