Itinerary
- Day 1
Zanzibar
You'll land at Zanzibar International Airport where your driver meets you for the hotel transfer. Check-in happens from 14:00 onwards, so you'll have the afternoon and evening to settle in and explore the immediate area at your own pace. It's a good chance to get your bearings and maybe grab dinner somewhere nearby.
Optional Activities
- Explore hotel facilities and surroundings at leisure
- Day 2
Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank
Your driver picks you up for a full day tour combining Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank. You'll head to Jitini in Stone Town first to meet your local guide, then make your way to Prison Island where you can feed the giant tortoises. After that, it's over to Nakupenda Sandbank for swimming and snorkeling, tropical fruits, and a seafood lunch served right there on the beach.
- Meals
- Lunch (Seafood BBQ, Chicken, or Vegetarian options with tropical fruits and soft drinks)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prison Island with history narration
- Feed and photograph Giant tortoises at Prison Island
- Swimming and snorkeling at Nakupenda Sandbank
- Guided tour with English-speaking guide throughout the day
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Landmarks/POIs Prison Island Nakupenda Sandbank Stone Town - Day 3
Zanzibar
This is your day to do whatever sounds good to you. You can spend time on the white-sand beaches and swim in the turquoise water, wander through Stone Town's historic streets, check out the spice farms in the interior, try some authentic Swahili food, or just relax by the ocean without any schedule.
Optional Activities
- Visit white-sand beaches
- Swimming in turquoise waters
- Explore Stone Town historic area
- Visit spice farm
- Sample Swahili cuisine at local restaurants
- Relax by the ocean
Landmarks/POIs Stone Town - Day 4
Stone Town
Your guided tour of Stone Town starts at 09:30 and runs for two and a half hours. You'll walk through the UNESCO-protected old town with your guide, visiting the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, the Sultan's Palace, and learning about the history of the former slave market. The narrow lanes and hidden alleyways give you a real sense of the city's cultural layers.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Stone Town (UNESCO-protected)
- Visit House of Wonders
- Visit Old Fort
- Visit Sultan's Palace
- Visit former slave market
- Walking tour through historic lanes and alleyways with English-speaking guide
Landmarks/POIs Stone Town House of Wonders Old Fort Sultan's Palace - Day 5
Departure
After breakfast, your driver comes to pick you up for the transfer to Zanzibar International Airport. Hotel check-out is at noon, and you'll want to arrange your pick-up at least four hours before your flight departs so you have enough time for airport check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
