Zanzibar Island Escape

5 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Slow down between Stone Town, spice farms, Jozani Forest, and the northern beaches of Nungwi with private transfers and local guides handling the details.

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Duration 5 Days / 4 Nights

Route Stone Town to Nungwi

Style Beach & Culture

Best Season Jun-Oct / Jan-Feb

Classic Island Experience

History, spice, forest, and Indian Ocean calm in one easy escape.

Zanzibar is more than a beach stop. It is a layered island journey through coral-stone streets, clove-scented farms, rare forest life, and water that shifts from pale turquoise to deep blue.

This 5-day holiday keeps the pace relaxed while still giving you the essential island highlights: Stone Town, a spice farm visit, Prison Island, Jozani Forest, Nungwi Beach, and optional snorkeling around Mnemba Atoll.

Private Transfers

Airport, hotel, and activity transfers are arranged throughout.

Local Guiding

Stone Town, spice, and forest experiences are guided by locals.

4 Nights Included

Comfortable mid-range accommodation with daily meals.

Easy to Customize

Add safari days, upgrade resorts, or extend the beach stay.

Day By Day

Your Zanzibar holiday flow

Day 01

Arrival and Stone Town Sunset

Meet your driver at Zanzibar International Airport and transfer to Stone Town. Settle in, then enjoy the atmosphere around the old quarter, Forodhani Gardens, or an optional sunset dhow cruise.

Stone Town Drinking water

Day 02

Spice Farm and Prison Island

Visit a spice plantation to see, smell, and taste the island's famous cloves, herbs, and tropical fruits. Later, travel by boat to Prison Island to see the Giant Aldabra Tortoises.

Stone Town Breakfast, dinner

Day 03

Jozani Forest to Nungwi Beach

Walk through Jozani Forest, home to Zanzibar's rare Red Colobus monkeys and mangrove boardwalks. Continue north to Nungwi for the beach chapter of your holiday.

Jozani and Nungwi Breakfast, dinner

Day 04

Beach Leisure and Optional Snorkeling

Spend the day at your own pace on the white sand. Add a boat trip to Mnemba Atoll for snorkeling, enjoy water sports, or keep the day completely relaxed at the resort.

Nungwi Beach Breakfast, dinner

Day 05

Leisure Morning and Departure

Enjoy a final breakfast by the coast, take time for last photos or souvenir shopping, then transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.

Zanzibar Airport Breakfast

Package Cost

Pricing in USD

Group Size	Price Per Person
1 Person (Solo Traveler)	$1,250
2 - 3 Persons	$980
4+ Persons	$850

What Is Covered

Inclusions and exclusions

Includes

Pickup and drop-off at Zanzibar International Airport
4 nights mid-range accommodation
Breakfast and dinner as listed
Guided Stone Town, spice, island, and forest tours
Ground transport and professional driver guide

Excludes

International and domestic flights
Visa and travel insurance
Tips for guides and hotel staff
Lunches, drinks, laundry, internet, and personal expenses
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

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