Itinerary
- Day 1
Zanzibar Arrival
You'll arrive at Zanzibar Airport where a company representative will be waiting to greet you. The transfer to your hotel in Stone Town takes about an hour, giving you time to settle in and get oriented before exploring the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Nakupenda Beach - Stone Town
Start the morning at the giant tortoises reserve where you can get up close with Aldabra tortoises and check out the nursery. Then head to Nakupenda Beach for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling before grabbing lunch right there by the water. Later that afternoon, take a boat ride back to Stone Town and spend the rest of the day walking through the historic narrow alleys, browsing the spice bazaars, and visiting local palaces, Freddie Mercury's birthplace, and a 19th-century church that was built on a former slave market site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Beach lunch with grilled shrimps, squid, octopus, lobster, and langoustine depending on daily catch)
Included Activities
- Visit Aldabra giant tortoises reserve
- Interact with and feed giant tortoises
- Visit baby tortoise nursery
- Nakupenda Beach - swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling
- Beach lunch with grilled shrimps, squid, octopus, lobster, and langoustine
- Boat transfer to Stone Town (approximately half-hour ride)
- Explore Stone Town historic alleys and winding streets
- Visit spice bazaars
- Visit palaces
- See Freddie Mercury's birthplace
- Visit 19th-century church built on former slave market site
Landmarks/POIs Aldabra Giant Tortoises Reserve Nakupenda Beach Stone Town - Day 3
Zanzibar Village Tour
You'll take an interactive village tour that starts at local markets where you can see fresh produce, aromatic spices, and artisanal crafts made by locals. A local chef will lead you through a traditional cooking class using ingredients like coconut, seafood, cardamom, and cloves. After that, guided walks through the villages let you see the natural landscape and learn about local flora and fauna from people who live there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit local markets
- Traditional cooking class
- Guided village walks
- Day 4
Nungwi
Travel to the spice farms to learn about Zanzibar's history going back centuries, when Arab merchants arrived for the spice trade. You'll see how pepper, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon are grown and harvested, with chances to smell, touch, and taste the different spices. By late afternoon, you'll head to your hotel in Nungwi to settle in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Spice farm tour with history of the island
- Learn about spice growing and harvesting
- Smell, observe, touch, and taste various spices
Landmarks/POIs Zanzibar Spice Farms - Day 5
Baraka Aquarium - Sunset Cruise
Head out early to Mnemba Atoll on the northeastern coast for snorkeling with tropical reef fish, coral, and maybe bottlenose dolphins or sea turtles if you're lucky. Between snorkeling sessions, the boat crew will serve fresh seasonal fruits, spice tea, and snacks. You'll also visit Baraka Aquarium to swim and feed turtles. Back on shore, spend some free time at Kendwa or Nungwi Beach, then board a traditional dhow for sunset with the sail raised once you're out on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mnemba Atoll snorkeling
- Spot bottlenose dolphins and sea turtles
- Baraka Aquarium visit - swim and feed turtles
- Dhow sunset cruise with traditional sailing
Landmarks/POIs Mnemba Atoll Baraka Aquarium Kendwa Beach Nungwi Beach - Day 6
Mtende Beach - The Rock Restaurant
Visit Maalum in Paje, a natural swimming pool where you can reconnect with nature and explore underground areas. Drive to Mtende Beach, tucked between two huge rocky barriers, making it quiet and warm. The ancient trees here are nearly a thousand years old, and the emerald green waters are perfect for swimming and floating. Stop briefly at The Rock Restaurant for lunch with beautiful views and Italian hospitality before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Maalum natural swimming pool
- Mtende Beach - swimming and floating
- Short visit to The Rock Restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Maalum Natural Pool Mtende Beach The Rock Restaurant - Day 7
Beach Relaxation
Today is yours to relax completely. Spend time at the white sandy beaches with turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, stay at your hotel, or take a romantic walk along the secluded beach whenever you feel like it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beach relaxation time
Optional Activities
- Stroll on the beach
- Day 8
Zanzibar Departure
After breakfast or lunch depending on your flight time, you'll check out of your hotel and drive to Zanzibar Airport for your international flight back home.
