5-Day Zanzibar Stone Town and Beach Tour with Prison Island

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 02 Immerse yourself in Zanzibar's history with a visit to Prison Island
• 03 Enjoy the Spice Tour experience
• 04 Soak in the serene beauty of Menai Bay Conservation Area on the Safari Blue Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day tour through Zanzibar's oldest quarter, Stone Town, and its spectacular beach hotels. Explore the beauty and culture of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enjoy a Spice Tour, and delve deeper into the history of Prison Island. You will also encounter the natural ecosystem of Menai Bay Conservation Area during the Safari Blue Tour.

You will also encounter the natural ecosystem of Menai Bay Conservation Area during the Safari Blue Tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Zanzibar, Changuu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Stone Town

• After arriving, you will meet your guide 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.

2

Day 02

Stone Town City Tour and Prison Island

• After breakfast, you will leave your hotel at 09:00 a.m. for the Stone Town city tour.
• After lunch, you will leave for the Prison Island Tour and then return to the hotel for an overnight stay on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

3

Day 03

Spice Tour and Transfer to the East Coast

• You will be picked up at your hotel at 09:00 a.m. for the Spice Tour, then continue to Ras Michamvi Beach Resort, located on the East Coast, for an overnight stay on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

4

Day 04

Safari Blue Tour in Menai Bay

• After breakfast, you will go for the Safari Blue tour experience in Menai Bay Conservation Area, and in the evening, return to your hotel for an overnight stay on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

5

Day 05

Departure from Zanzibar

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

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Jozani Forest
• Prison Island
• Mnemba Island
• Dolphin tour
• Driver guide
• Inward transfers
• Boat hire
• Taxes
• Accommodation: for two nights, you will stay at a hotel in Stone Town, and for the other two nights at a beach resort in Nungwi.
• 4 breakfasts

What's Not Included

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

Know before you go

• You can begin on any date you request.
• This is a non-public tour, just your group in an automobile with a driver/guide.
• We can help organize flights and tempo boats in and out of Zanzibar.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour start

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.