6-Day Zanzibar Beaches Vacation with Safari Blue and Stone Town

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Mnemba Island among colourful fish and coral reefs
• 02 Discover why Zanzibar is called the Spice Island on a two-hour spice farm walk
• 03 Walk through Stone Town's narrow historic streets and see landmarks like the Old Fort
• 04 Visit Prison Island to learn its history and see the giant tortoises
• 05 Swim with turtles in a natural lagoon at the sanctuary in Nungwi
• 06 Enjoy a full-day Safari Blue trip aboard a traditional dhow with a seafood BBQ
• 07 See Zanzibar's flora and fauna and encounter friendly colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest

Explore Zanzibar through a well-rounded series of excursions that combine beaches, marine life, culture, and nature. Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Mnemba Island, discover why Zanzibar is known as the Spice Island, and walk through the historic streets of Stone Town before visiting Prison Island and its giant tortoises. Swim with turtles in a natural lagoon at Nungwi and relax at Kendwa Beach, then continue to Jozani Forest to see Zanzibar's flora, fauna, and friendly colobus monkeys before enjoying a freshwater swim at Kuza Cave. The journey also includes a full-day Safari Blue experience aboard a traditional dhow with beautiful waters, islands, and a seafood BBQ.

This is a unique and exclusive experience aboard a traditional dhow with its crew, touring the beautiful waters and islands, with seafood BBQ, local beers, and special occasions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Zanzibar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Mnemba Island Snorkelling Adventure

• Pick up at your hotel at 07:00 am for a transfer to Muyuni or Matemwe Beach for a boat ride to Mnemba Island for snorkelling in clear blue crystal water. Watch different colourful schools of fish in the beautiful coral reefs, enjoy the taste of Zanzibar tropical fruits on the boat, spend some time at the beach, and then return to your hotel.

2

Day 02

Spice Farm, Stone Town and Prison Island

• At 07:00 am, pick up at your hotel and go straight to the spice farm for a two-hour walk to see Zanzibar spices, learn their uses, and discover why Zanzibar is called the Spice Island. Then continue to Stone Town.
• Enjoy a great walk through the narrow streets of Stone Town while learning the history of historical buildings such as the Old Fort, Freddie Mercury House, Palace Museum, and more.
• Then take the boat from Stone Town to Prison Island and spend some time learning the island's history, seeing the giant tortoise, and snorkelling before returning to Stone Town.

3

Day 03

Turtle Sanctuary and Kendwa Beach Escape

• At 09:00 am, pick up at your hotel and head to Nungwi village for a visit to the turtles sanctuary. Swim with turtles in the natural lagoon, enjoy feeding them, go snorkelling in the lagoon, and see the turtles in their natural environment. Enjoy the experience for as long as you like, then continue to Kendwa Beach for swimming and optional water sports before returning to your hotel.

4

Day 04

Jozani Forest and Kuza Cave Experience

• At 09:00 am, pick up for Jozani Forest. In Zanzibar, this is the only small national forest. You will see Zanzibar flora and fauna, spend time with the beautiful and friendly colobus monkeys, and hear the history and information from your guide. After enjoying some time there, continue to Kuza Cave, where you can swim in freshwater, relax, and enjoy the place for a while before returning to your hotel.

5

Day 05

Safari Blue Dhow Cruise from Fumba

• Pick up at your hotel at 07:00 and drive to Fumba town, where you will take a boat for Safari Blue. This is a unique and exclusive experience aboard a traditional dhow with its crew, touring the beautiful waters and islands, with seafood BBQ, local beers, and special occasions.
• This is a full-day trip. You leave the hotel in the morning and take transport from the hotel to the village called Fumba Drive. I will wait for you until you finish in the evening and then return you to the hotel.

6

Day 06

Departure to Zanzibar Airport

• After breakfast at your hotel in the morning, depending on your flight schedule, you will be taken to Zanzibar Airport for your flight home.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All accommodation
• Meals (breakfast and dinner)
• Entry fees
• All road and boat transport
• Driver-guide
• Drinking water
• Airport round-trip transfers

What's Not Included

• International flight
• Domestic flight
• Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa, vaccine certificate, transport passport, etc.
• Accommodation before and after the tour
• Government increases as imposed taxes
• Tips (gratuities for the guide and hotel staff)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour start

Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.