Tanzania · Beach & Island

5-Day Zanzibar Beach Holiday with Stone Town and Mnemba Dolphins

5 Days Round trip from Zanzibar Island Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the historical Stone Town and its old winding alleys
02 Visit Zanzibar's spice plantations and learn how spices are grown and prepared
03 Indulge in a day spent in the Indian Ocean with Safari Blue
04 Spend time in the clear waters of Mnemba with friendly dolphins

Escape to paradise on this 5-day Zanzibar beach holiday, combining heritage, island scenery, and time on the Indian Ocean. Explore the historical streets and landmarks of Stone Town, discover Zanzibar's famous spice plantations, enjoy a Safari Blue experience on a private boat, and spend time in the clear waters of Mnemba with friendly dolphins. Along the way, enjoy seafood, beach sunsets, and relaxing stays at your lodge.

Begin your day with an early morning sail in the clear waters of Mnemba and spend the day sailing and swimming with friendly dolphins.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Zanzibar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Zanzibar

On arrival, you will be met by our guide and transferred to your hotel for our Karibu to Zanzibar meeting. Afterwards, you will be offered private time to relax and enjoy the sea view or a sunset moment at the beach before retreating to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Stone Town and Spice Island Tour

Today, you will explore the historical Stone Town.
Here, time seems to have stood still, as you walk along old winding alleys just as ancient traders from around the world did hundreds of years ago.
You will also see and walk into historical buildings such as the Palace Museum (People's Palace), the House of Wonders (Beit al Ajaib), the Slave Chambers, and the Arab Fort, to mention a few. Stone Town also offers an excellent opportunity to shop for local crafts and fine coffee as you navigate Zanzibar's ancient and unchanged streets.
Around 03:00 pm, our guide will pick you up for an evening tour of the Spice Islands, a 35-45 minute drive from the city center, where you will be bewildered by the great spice plantations. You will learn how they are grown, prepared, packed, and, most of all, about their source markets.
Return for dinner at the Forodhani food market and overnight at your lodge.

Day 03

Safari Blue in the Indian Ocean

Spend the day in the Indian Ocean enjoying coconut water and seafood as you ride on a private boat with only you, the islands, and the endless blue horizons.
At the same time, soft drinks are served at your convenience. Feel the sun and cool yourself in the ocean while your captain sails from place to place, allowing you to visit, learn about, and enjoy the small islands that make up the paradise of Zanzibar.
Sail back to the mainland in the evening and enjoy coastal meals and the busy island atmosphere before returning to your lodge for a night filled with memories of the day.

Day 04

Mnemba Dolphin Tour

Begin your day with an early morning sail in the clear waters of Mnemba and spend the day sailing and swimming with friendly dolphins.
At the same time, enjoy the exclusivity of this tour, sharing the experience with only you and the dolphins.
Your guide takes pride in sharing in-depth knowledge about the island and your new friends, the dolphins.
The tour ends at around 2:00 pm after a private lunch on Mnemba Island, after which you will head out for relaxation at the beach as you enjoy the sunset turning everything to gold.
In the early evening, our guide will lead you to a live band and bonfire accompanied by a seafood dinner before your overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 05

Departure from Zanzibar

Rise to the sunlight brightening your hotel room and enjoy breakfast at your lodge before meeting your guide for a debriefing on the whole experience.
Get ready for your transfer and board your transport back home.