Overview
A whole week on Zanzibar gives you time to explore the island properly and still have plenty of days with nothing planned.
You can dive or snorkel the reefs, explore Stone Town's markets and history, or read on a lounger with a view of the ocean. Seven days lets you fit in what you enjoy without cramming, and there are options for every kind of traveler, from the very active to the completely lazy.
It also stands on its own as a holiday, not just an add-on to a safari. A week feels like a real island escape rather than a quick stop.
See all our Zanzibar trips, or contact us to plan your week.
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
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| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (7 days)
ARRIVAL IN ZANZIBAR AND STONE TOWN
You arrive on Zanzibar and are met by your driver, who takes you to your hotel in Stone Town or at the coast. In the late afternoon you can join a guided walk through the narrow alleys of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, seeing the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, carved wooden doors and the former slave market. Sunset drinks at Forodhani Gardens are a local tradition. Overnight at your chosen hotel. Meals: dinner.
SPICE TOUR AND TRANSFER TO THE BEACH
After breakfast you join a spice farm tour, where you see, smell and taste cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and tropical fruits, and learn why Zanzibar was known as the Spice Island. You then transfer to your beach hotel on the north or east coast, about 1 hour, and spend the afternoon relaxing on the white sand. Overnight at your beach hotel. Meals: breakfast and lunch.
BEACH DAY AT LEISURE
A free day to enjoy the beach, swim in the warm Indian Ocean, snorkel or read by the pool. Your hotel can arrange massages, sunset dhow cruises, diving or kitesurfing, and you can walk along the shore at low tide to see local fishermen and seaweed farmers. Overnight at your beach hotel. Meals: breakfast.
SNORKELLING AT MNEMBA ATOLL
After breakfast you take a boat to Mnemba Atoll, a protected marine reserve with clear water, coral gardens and tropical fish. You snorkel from the boat, often alongside dolphins, and have a seafood lunch on the beach or on board. You return to the hotel in the afternoon. Overnight at your beach hotel. Meals: breakfast and lunch.
JOZANI FOREST AND RED COLOBUS MONKEYS
You visit Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park to walk through the groundwater forest and see the rare Zanzibar red colobus monkeys, found nowhere else in the world. You then return to the beach for a relaxed afternoon and a sunset dhow cruise along the coast. Overnight at your beach hotel. Meals: breakfast.
BEACH DAY AT LEISURE
A free day to enjoy the beach, swim in the warm Indian Ocean, snorkel or read by the pool. Your hotel can arrange massages, sunset dhow cruises, diving or kitesurfing, and you can walk along the shore at low tide to see local fishermen and seaweed farmers. Overnight at your beach hotel. Meals: breakfast.
DEPARTURE FROM ZANZIBAR
After breakfast you are transferred to Zanzibar airport or the ferry port for your onward travel. If your flight is late, you can enjoy a last swim and have a late checkout at the hotel. Meals: breakfast.
Rates Per Person
The Overview tab explains the accommodation and meal options. Send us your dates and group size for an exact price.
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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
We meet you at the airport and handle every transfer between destinations throughout your trip.
Accommodation Before/After
Want an extra night in Arusha, Moshi or Zanzibar before or after your trip? Just ask and we will arrange it.