5-Day Zanzibar Beach Holiday
5 Days · Zanzibar Island
Overview
End your Tanzania adventure on the beaches of Zanzibar. This 5-day holiday combines the historic charm of Stone Town with the white-sand paradise of Nungwi or Kendwa in the north — the best beaches on the island for swimming and sunsets.
Relax on powdery white beaches, swim in turquoise water, sail on a traditional dhow at sunset, and explore the island's spice farms, coral reefs, and Swahili culture.
What's Included
- Return airport transfers in Zanzibar
- 4 nights beachfront accommodation
- Daily breakfast, dinner
- Guided Stone Town tour
- Spice farm excursion
- Sunset dhow cruise
- All government taxes
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Lunches (except where specified)
- Drinks and alcohol
- Optional activities (diving, snorkelling, sailing)
- Tips and personal items
Optional Add-ons
- Scuba diving and snorkelling trips
- Safari Blue full-day dhow tour
- Dolphin watching at Kizimkazi
- Jozani Forest — home of the rare red colobus monkey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1 — Arrival in Zanzibar
Arrive at Zanzibar International Airport. Meet our representative and transfer to your beachfront hotel in Nungwi or Kendwa. Evening at leisure to watch the famous Zanzibar sunset.
Day 2: Day 2 — Stone Town & Spice Tour
Full-day guided tour of Stone Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and a working spice farm. Includes lunch and return transfers.
Day 3: Day 3 — Beach Day at Leisure
Full day at leisure on the beach. Swim, sunbathe, or book an optional snorkelling or diving excursion to Mnemba Atoll.
Day 4: Day 4 — Safari Blue or Sunset Dhow
Option 1: Full-day Safari Blue tour — dhow sailing, snorkelling, seafood lunch, and sandbank visit.
Option 2: Morning at leisure, sunset dhow cruise in the evening with drinks and snacks.
Day 5: Day 5 — Departure
Free morning at the beach. Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight.