5-Day Zanzibar Sightseeing Tour with Stone Town and Mnemba Atoll

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the historical charm of ancient Stone Town
• 02 Visit Prison Island's old quarantine site and see giant tortoises
• 03 Venture to a spice farm and taste tropical fruits and Zanzibar's spices
• 04 Snorkel the coral waters of Mnemba Atoll marine conservation area

Embark on a 5-day sightseeing and cultural exploration tour in Zanzibar Island, combining history, island scenery, and marine experiences. Discover the historical charm and ancient architecture of Stone Town, visit Prison Island to see giant tortoises and its former quarantine station, and enjoy a Spice Tour with tropical fruits and Zanzibar's renowned spice plantations. Relax at your hotel between excursions, then head to Mnemba Atoll for snorkeling in a marine conservation area and time to sunbathe, swim, or unwind on the beach.

You will have the chance to see, take pictures of, and feed the giant tortoises, which are the main attraction on Prison Island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Zanzibar

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Zanzibar and Transfer to Stone Town

• After arrival, meet and greet our representative at Zanzibar Airport, then transfer to Stone Town and check in at the hotel of your choice.

2

Day 02

Stone Town, Prison Island and Spice Farm Experience

• Enjoy beautiful old Stone Town with its historical buildings and other historic sites. Stone Town (Madinat Zanjibar al-Hajariyya), also known as Mji Mkongwe (Swahili for "old town"), is the old part of Zanzibar City, the main city of Zanzibar in Tanzania. The newer portion of the city is known as Ng'ambo, Swahili for "the other side." Stone Town is located on the western coast of Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar Archipelago.
• The former capital of the Zanzibar Sultanate and a flourishing centre of the spice trade as well as the Indian Ocean slave trade in the 19th century, it retained its importance as the main city of Zanzibar during the period of the British protectorate.
• Also enjoy a boat trip to one of the islands located in Zanzibar called Prison Island. There is an old prison built in 1893, but it was later used as a quarantine hospital. You will have the chance to see, take pictures of, and feed the giant tortoises, which are the main attraction on Prison Island.
• On the Spice Tour to the spice farms, you will get a chance to taste tropical fruits and see spice plantations, along with a variety of spice plants used as ornaments, flowers, medicine, and food spices.

3

Day 03

Leisure Day at the Hotel

• Relax and spend the day at your hotel as you prepare for the next day.

4

Day 04

Mnemba Atoll Snorkeling and Beach Relaxation

• Mnemba Atoll is a marine conservation area located on Zanzibar Island at Matemwe Beach.
• Board a shared boat to a coral atoll for snorkeling and experience the underwater world. You will then return to the main island for some fruits and mineral water.
• In the afternoon, you can either sunbathe, swim, or relax on the beach.
• You are advised to take swimwear, sunscreen, a water-resistant bag for your camera and other valuables, a hat, and a towel.

5

Day 05

Departure Transfer to the Airport

• Spend some leisure time at the hotel until it is time for your transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home. Pick-up will depend on your flight departure time.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off for airport transfers
• Pick-up and drop-off from the hotel for excursions
• All entrance fees to entry points during tours and excursions
• Professional guide for all tours and excursions

What's Not Included

• Accommodation
• Medical insurance
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities for the driver/guide

What to bring

• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Waterproof bag
• Towel
• Swimwear

Know before you go

This package allows you to spend 4 nights and 5 days in Zanzibar and explore activities such as the Stone Town City Tour, Spice Tour, Dolphin Tour, and Jozani Forest Tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour start

Zanzibar Island, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.