Tanzania · Beach & Island

5-Day Zanzibar Beach Holiday with Prison Island and Safari Blue

5 Days Round trip from Changu Island Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Encounter Aldabra Giant Tortoises on fascinating Prison Island
02 Explore Zanzibar's aromatic spice farms and rural village life
03 Sail through Menai Bay on Safari Blue with snorkelling and sunbathing
04 Enjoy a seafood barbecue during your full-day dhow excursion
05 Relax on the beautiful beaches of Maia Bay Resort

Embark on a rejuvenating 5-day Zanzibar beach holiday that combines island history, coastal nature, and seaside relaxation. Visit Prison Island to encounter Aldabra Giant Tortoises and see Lloyd Mathew's architecture, then explore Zanzibar's aromatic spice farms for a glimpse into the island's rural life. Set sail on the Safari Blue tour for sailing, snorkelling, sunbathing, and a seafood barbecue in Menai Bay. The journey also includes time to unwind on the beautiful beaches of Maia Bay Resort before your departure.

At 9:00 am, embark on a Safari Blue trip - a full-day sailing, snorkelling, and sunbathing experience on a traditional dhow with a seafood barbecue.

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 No

Cities Zanzibar, Changuu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Prison Island and Spice Farm Discovery

After breakfast at 9:00 am, you will be collected from your hotel by our guide for the Prison Island Tour.
Visit Lloyd Mathew's architecture, built in 1893, and see the island, which is home to Aldabra Giant Tortoises. After the tour, you will have some free time, and then you may have lunch at 6 Degrees restaurant or a similar restaurant.
At 14:30, you will be collected from your hotel by our professional driver for the Spice Farm Tour. During this tour, you will discover the spices that thrive in Zanzibar's villages and plantations on a walking tour that offers an aromatic immersion in the island's rural life.

Day 02

Safari Blue Dhow Cruise and Snorkelling

At 9:00 am, embark on a Safari Blue trip - a full-day sailing, snorkelling, and sunbathing experience on a traditional dhow with a seafood barbecue. Setting sail from Fumba, you will explore Menai Bay, where dolphins are often sighted. You can snorkel the coral reefs when the anchor is dropped at the Kwale sandbank.

Dinner and overnight at Amani Beach Bungalow, your booked hotel, or similar accommodation.

Day 03

Transfer to Maia Bay Resort on the East Coast

After breakfast, at 10:00, you will check out from Mizingani Seafront Hotel and travel to Maia Bay Resort, which is located on the East Coast, for check-in. Enjoy free time at the beach hotel, relaxing by the beachfront, with breakfast and dinner included on a half-board meal plan from the hotel (HB).

Day 04

Beach Leisure and Free Time

Enjoy the day at leisure - swim and play at the beach in front of the hotel. We are flexible if you have your own arrangement involving water sports, with breakfast and dinner included (HB).

Day 05