Overview
Five days gives you real room to enjoy Zanzibar without rushing — enough time to properly explore beyond your immediate resort, whether that's a spice tour, a trip to Stone Town, or simply longer, unhurried days at the beach.
One approach we often suggest for this length: split your stay between two locations rather than one. Many travelers choose somewhere genuinely exclusive for the first couple of days — particularly popular for honeymoons — before moving to a second, more moderately priced property for the remainder of the stay. It's a practical way to enjoy a touch of real luxury without paying premium rates for every single night.
Whether you split your stay or settle into one property for the full five days, this length comfortably supports a proper mix of activity and relaxation rather than forcing a choice between the two.
See our guide to Zanzibar's different areas to help decide where to base yourself, or contact us to plan a split-stay itinerary.
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
|---|---|
| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (5 days — sample)
This is a generated sample outline based on this trip's real duration and destinations — the exact day-by-day plan is confirmed with you before booking.
ARRIVAL
Arrive and transfer to your accommodation, with the rest of the day free to settle in ahead of tomorrow's start.
ZANZIBAR
A full day exploring Zanzibar, with time built in to move at your own pace.
ZANZIBAR
A full day exploring Zanzibar, with time built in to move at your own pace.
ZANZIBAR
A full day exploring Zanzibar, with time built in to move at your own pace.
DEPARTURE
Final morning at leisure (or an early game drive, if timing allows) before your transfer out.
Rates Per Person
See "Accommodation & Meals" on the Overview tab for the general comfort levels available — send us your dates and group size for an exact quote.
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Zanzibar and ends in Zanzibar.
Airport Information
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Zanzibar) is the most common arrival point for this trip.
Transfer Information
Airport pickup and all transfers between destinations are included and arranged by our team.
Accommodation Before/After
Need a night in Mwanza or Arusha before or after this trip? We can arrange that on request.