5-Day Zanzibar Itinerary

Zanzibar

Duration

5 Days

Tour Type

Zanzibar

Group Size

6 People

Languages

English

Accommodation: Stone Town (All 4 nights)

Day 1: Arrival and Stone Town Exploration

  • Morning: Arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Pick-up from the airport and transfer to your accommodation in Stone Town.
  • Afternoon: After check-in and freshening up, start your exploration of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Sultan’s Palace Museum, House of Wonders, and the Old Fort.
  • Evening: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with traditional Zanzibari cuisine.

Day 2: Spice Tour and Jozani Forest

  • Morning: Depart from Stone Town for a Spice Tour in the countryside (approximately 30 km from Stone Town). Discover the diverse array of spices grown on the island and learn about their uses.
  • Afternoon: Proceed to Jozani Forest (approximately 20 km from the spice farms). Take a guided walk through the forest, home to the rare Red Colobus monkeys and other wildlife.
  • Evening: Return to Stone Town for dinner. Relax and unwind at your accommodation.

Day 3: Prison Island and Sunset Dhow Cruise

  • Morning: Depart from Stone Town to Forodhani Park for a boat trip to Prison Island (approximately 5 km from Stone Town). Explore the island’s historical buildings and encounter giant Aldabra tortoises.
  • Afternoon: Return to Stone Town and have lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Late Afternoon: Embark on a Sunset Dhow Cruise from Stone Town’s waterfront. Enjoy breathtaking views of the sunset over the Indian Ocean.
  • Evening: Dinner at leisure in Stone Town

Day 4: Mnemba Atoll Snorkeling

  • Morning: Depart early from Stone Town for a snorkeling excursion at Mnemba Atoll (approximately 50 km from Stone Town). Explore the vibrant coral reefs and marine life.
  • Afternoon: Enjoy a beach picnic lunch on one of Mnemba’s pristine sandbanks.
  • Late Afternoon: Return to Stone Town and spend some free time exploring the local markets or relaxing at your accommodation.
  • Evening: Farewell dinner at a recommended restaurant in Stone Town.

Day 5: Departure

  • Morning: Depending on your flight time, enjoy a leisurely morning exploring Stone Town’s markets or relaxing at your accommodation.
  • Afternoon: Check-out from your accommodation. Transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your departure flight.

Included

  • Accommodation in Stone Town for 4 nights
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Activities as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Park fees, entrance fees, and guiding fees
  • Transport for all mentioned activities

Excluded

  • Meals (except where specified)
  • Tips for guides and drivers

Note: All distances mentioned are approximate and may vary depending on the exact location of your accommodation and traffic conditions.

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