8-Day Zanzibar Vacation with Stone Town, Safari Blue and Spice Tour

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Traverse Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 02 Explore Prison Island and Kwale Island by traditional handcrafted boat
• 03 Absorb the tranquil beauty of the Safari Blue tour in Menai Bay
• 04 Enjoy a Spice Tour and stay at Ras Michamvi Beach on the East Coast

Embark on an 8-day trip to Spice Island, Zanzibar, starting from Stone Town. Explore the serene views and culture of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enjoy a Spice Tour, witness the natural ecosystem of Menai Bay on the Safari Blue Tour, and delve deeper into history at Prison Island. The journey also includes time at Ras Michamvi Beach and free time for optional activities in Zanzibar.

Traditional handcrafted boats will take you to Kwale Island and other beautiful islands in the Menai Bay Conservation Area.

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

• Meet 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.

2

Day 02

Stone Town and Prison Island Tour

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

3

Day 03

Safari Blue Boat Trip to Kwale and Menai Bay

• You will be picked up from your hotel at 08:30 a.m. for the Safari Blue boat trip and then transferred to Fumba town in the south.
• Traditional handcrafted boats will take you to Kwale Island and other beautiful islands in the Menai Bay Conservation Area.
• After the tours, 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 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.

5

Day 05

Free Time and Optional Activities

• Enjoy the next three days of the tour at leisure, or indulge in optional activities that can be arranged upon request on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

6

Day 06

Departure Day in 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
• 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.
• 7 breakfasts
• Driver guide
• Inward transfers
• Boat hire
• Taxes

What's Not Included

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

Know before you go

• You can start on any date you request.
• This is a private tour, just your group in a vehicle with a driver/guide.
• We can help arrange flights and speed 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.