5 Day Zanzibar the Spice Island Tour

Tour Summary

Zanzibar, lying off the coast of Tanzania, is a tropical paradise famous for its powdery white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and rich cultural heritage. Known as the “Spice Island,” it offers visitors a unique blend of relaxation and adventure.

 

Highlights include exploring Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with winding alleys, bustling markets, and historic architecture, as well as visiting spice plantations, snorkeling in Mnemba Atoll, and relaxing on stunning beaches like Nungwi and Kendwa.

 

Whether you’re after cultural exploration, water adventures, or pure relaxation by the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar promises a perfect island escape.

Tour Highlights include visit to Stone Town (spice market, Sultan’s Palace, Forodhani Gardens), Prison Island (see giant tortoises, snorkel), Spice plantations, Snorkeling in Mnemba and Visit beaches

Day 1: Arrival at Zanzibar Airport and transfer to hotel

Arrival at the Zanzibar international airport, meet and greet with the driver who will take you your lodge in Zanzibar.

Transfer to your beachfront hotel in Stone Town or North Coast.

Accommodation

  • Luxury: Park Hyatt Zanzibar (Stone Town) / Zuri Zanzibar (North Coast)
  • Midrange: Maru Maru Hotel (Stone Town) / Kendwa Rocks
  • Budget: Tembo House Hotel / Amaan Bungalows

Day 2: Safari Blue Sailing trip

 

Morning sailing around mangroves and snorkeling along Menai bay, which is one of the best coral reefs in Zanzibar. Thereafter we sail to Kwale Island, Sandbank relaxing, Swimming & Snorkeling.

While on the island enjoy the best fresh seafood barbeque; Octopus, Lobsters, squids, Calamari, Fish and so on.

Exotic fresh fruit tasting like Banana, Watermelon, Pineapple, Mangoes.

 

Day 3:  Mnemba Dolphins & Snorkeling half day

 

We start the day with wwimming with Dolphins and taking stunning photos

Snorkeling and witnessing a variety of colorful tropical fishes, corals and other marine creatures and explore the coral reefs and marine life around Mnemba Island.

 

This half day will show you the other part of North coast of Zanzibar, Matemwe beach

Optional water sports: diving, snorkeling, kite surfing.

Day 4: Stone Town Exploration

 

Morning walking tour of UNESCO-listed Stone Town (spice market, Sultan’s Palace, Forodhani Gardens).

 

On this day, you will explore by testing, smelling different spices grown and used in Zanzibar cuisines; Cardamom, Cinnamon, Black peppers, Cloves and so on, and learn the History & culture of Zanzibar locals with a local professional tour guide in Stone Town by visiting most iconic places.

 

Enjoying delicious local made Spiced rice lunch in the farm with fresh fishes and fruits like banana, Mangoes, Pineapple and so on.

Witness and take photos of the Aldabra giant tortoises in the Prison Island. And learn the short history of the Prison island.

 

Day 5: Departure from Zanzibar

 

After 5 days of your Zanzibar vacation, this day you will take your flight back home.

 

Transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for onward flight.

Day 1: Arrival at Zanzibar Airport and transfer to hotel

Day 2: Safari Blue Sailing trip

Day 3:  Mnemba Dolphins & Snorkeling half day

Day 4: Stone Town Exploration

Day 5: Departure from Zanzibar

Cost Includes

– Park fees

-All activities

-All accommodation

-A professional driver/guide

-All transportation

-All Taxes/VAT

-Round-trip airport transfer

-Meals

-Drinking water

Cost Excludes

-International flights (From/to home)

-Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

-Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

-Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

-Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

-Travel Insurance

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