Beach

Zanzibar Beach Escape — 5 Days

Stone Town, a spice farm, and three nights doing nothing.

Five days on the island: an afternoon and a night in Stone Town, then the north coast where the water is swimmable whatever the tide is doing. The right length to actually unwind after a climb or a safari.

Highlights

  • Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • A spice farm and the Forodhani night market
  • Three nights on the north coast
  • Optional snorkelling at Mnemba atoll

The itinerary, day by day

  1. 01

    Arrive in Zanzibar — Stone Town

    Stone Town

    Airport transfer and a guided walk through the old town, finishing at the Forodhani food stalls.

  2. 02

    Spice farm, then the north coast

    Nungwi or Kendwa

    A morning on a spice farm, then the transfer north to the beach.

  3. 03

    Free day

    Nungwi or Kendwa

    Nothing scheduled.

  4. 04

    Mnemba atoll or a free day

    Nungwi or Kendwa

    Optional snorkelling or diving at Mnemba, or another day doing nothing at all.

  5. 05

    Departure

    Zanzibar

    A last morning by the water and a transfer to the airport.

What is included

  • Airport and island transfers
  • Bed and breakfast accommodation
  • Guided Stone Town walk and spice farm tour

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Water sports and excursions
  • Drinks, tips and personal items
  • Travel insurance

Questions about this trip

North coast or east coast?

North (Nungwi, Kendwa) if you want to swim at any tide. East (Paje, Jambiani) for wider beaches and kitesurfing, but the tide goes a long way out.

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