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6-Day Zanzibar Island Experience

Zanzibar Holidays

6-Day Zanzibar Island Experience

Sea, culture, forest, food and adventure — Zanzibar from every angle.

  • 6 Days
  • USD 850 per person
  • Year-round

Overview

What this trip is

A carefully designed multi-day experience combining marine adventures, cultural immersion, historical tours, nature exploration, and luxury sunset experiences — Zanzibar from every angle: sea, culture, forest, food, and adventure. (includes private services)

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Mnemba Island Snorkeling + Aquarium + Sunset Cruise

    Boat trip to the Mnemba coral reef area → snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, swimming with tropical fish and (seasonal) dolphins → relaxation on the ocean-view boat → lunch included on boat/beach (fresh seafood — fish, prawns, calamari; chips, salad, rice; tropical fruits; soft drinks & mineral water) → visit Baraka Natural Aquarium Nungwi, swim and interact with sea turtles → evening sunset cruiser along Nungwi coast with music and photography

  2. Day 2

    Prison Island + Nakupenda Sandbank + Stone Town Tour

    Boat ride to Prison Island — giant tortoise sanctuary visit, swimming and exploration → Nakupenda Sandbank picnic — swimming in turquoise water, photography → lunch included (seafood platter, chips, salad, rice, soft drinks, tropical fruits) → Stone Town walking historical tour through the UNESCO heritage site — Old Fort, narrow streets, spice markets

  3. Day 3

    Safari Blue Full Day Adventure

    Zanzibar's most famous full-day ocean safari — traditional dhow sailing, snorkeling in coral reef areas, dolphin spotting (seasonal), swimming in natural sandbanks, relaxing on untouched islands → lunch included (grilled seafood BBQ, rice, chips, fresh tropical fruits, soft drinks & water)

  4. Day 4

    Jozani Forest + The Rock + Sunset Party

    Walk inside Zanzibar's only national forest (Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park) — see rare red colobus monkeys, mangrove forest boardwalk → lunch at The Rock Restaurant Zanzibar — scenic photography and ocean dining → evening at Kae Funk Beach Bar — sunset cruise & beach party, live DJ music, acrobatic performances, fire shows and beach entertainment

  5. Day 5

    Cultural Village Tour + Spice Farm Experience

    Guided spice plantation tour (cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg) — learn how spices grow and are used → traditional Swahili cooking class (hands-on) → lunch included (authentic Zanzibar traditional food, spiced rice, coconut dishes, tropical fruits) → village tour — visit local community homes, learn traditional lifestyle and daily activities, interact with villagers, cultural storytelling and farming experience

  6. Day 6

    Optional Adventure & Water Sports Day

    Land adventures — quad bike ride (4-hour guided tour), visit Jambiani beach, Kilimani village experience, Kendwa beach exploration. Water sports activities — clear kayak experience, jet ski, jet car, horse riding on the beach

Included

  • All tours and excursions mentioned in itinerary
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • All boat transfers and transport during tours
  • Entrance fees (parks, islands, attractions)
  • Seafood lunches as specified per day
  • Soft drinks and bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Zanzibar island)
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Complimentary gifts

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Hotel accommodation (can be added separately)
  • Personal expenses (shopping, souvenirs)
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities

Complimentary gifts

  • 1 Zanzibar T-shirt/Jersey
  • 1 handmade hand bracelet
  • 1 Maasai blanket (1 per booking/group depending on size)