Zanzibar Island Escape

Beach & Culture · 6 days

Zanzibar Island Escape

Stone Town → North-East Coast → Nungwi June – March (best December – February)

6 DAYS

5 nights

BEACH & CULTURE

Travel style

JUNE – MARCH

Best season

PRIVATE

Your own vehicle

The journey

After the dust and drama of the bush, Zanzibar slows your pulse to the rhythm of the tide. This escape pairs the labyrinth of Stone Town — carved doors, Persian baths and the echo of a thousand years of trade — with the barefoot luxury of the island's north-eastern beaches, where the water glows every shade of turquoise.

Sail a traditional dhow at sunset, snorkel over coral gardens at Mnemba Atoll, wander a spice farm crushing cinnamon and lemongrass between your fingers, and eat seafood grilled on the beach as the Indian Ocean turns to bronze. Our local team — born on the island — opens doors most visitors never find.

Safari highlights

  • Guided walk through historic Stone Town
  • Spice farm tasting tour with island lunch
  • Snorkelling the coral gardens of Mnemba Atoll
  • Traditional dhow sunset cruise with canapés
  • Powder-soft beaches of the north-east coast
  • Beachfront seafood dinner under the stars

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Day by day itinerary

DAY 1

Zanzibar Airport → Stone Town

Arrival on the Spice Island

Met at the airport and transferred to your Stone Town boutique hotel. Evening wander through the night-food stalls of Forodhani Gardens as the Indian Ocean laps the old sea wall.

Zanzibar Island Escape day 1
Boutique hotel, Stone Town
DAY 2

Stone Town

Stone Town Heritage

A guided morning through the UNESCO-listed old town: the House of Wonders, the old Arab Fort, carved studded doors and the moving history of the slave trade at the Anglican Cathedral memorial. Afternoon free for rooftop coffee and tailor shops.

Zanzibar Island Escape day 2
Breakfast Boutique hotel, Stone Town
DAY 3

Stone Town → North-East Coast

Spices and the Coast

Morning spice-farm tour — taste cinnamon bark, lemongrass, cardamom and hairy rambutan straight from the plant — followed by lunch in the orchard. Afternoon transfer to your beachfront hotel on the north-east coast.

Zanzibar Island Escape day 3
Breakfast, Lunch Beachfront hotel
DAY 4

Mnemba Atoll

Coral Gardens of Mnemba

Boat out to Mnemba Atoll marine reserve to snorkel over coral gardens patrolled by turtles, reef fish clouds and the occasional curious dolphin. Afternoon in a hammock; optional dive upgrade for certified divers.

Zanzibar Island Escape day 4
Breakfast, Lunch Beachfront hotel
DAY 5

North-East Coast

Dhow Sunset

A free day for the beach, the spa or a paddleboard session, before boarding a traditional dhow at dusk. Glide along the coast with canapés and cold drinks as the sun melts into the Indian Ocean. Farewell seafood dinner on the sand.

Zanzibar Island Escape day 5
Breakfast, Dinner Beachfront hotel
DAY 6

Hotel → Zanzibar Airport

Kwaheri — Until Next Time

A final swim, a slow breakfast and transfer to the airport — or extend your stay, because holidays like this are hard to leave.

Zanzibar Island Escape day 6
Breakfast

What's included

  • 5 nights hand-picked beachfront hotel
  • Stone Town heritage walking tour
  • Spice farm tour with lunch
  • Mnemba Atoll snorkelling excursion
  • Dhow sunset cruise
  • Airport transfers and all tour transport
  • Daily breakfast (half-board upgrade available)

Not included

  • Flights to Zanzibar (we book internal connections)
  • Lunches and dinners except where stated
  • Marine park fees where applicable
  • Personal expenses and spa treatments

Travel tips

  • 01 Zanzibar is 99% Muslim — pack modest cover-ups for Stone Town walks.
  • 02 The north-east coast faces the sunrise; the west faces the famous sunsets.
  • 03 Tides shape your day — our team plans excursions around them.
  • 04 December–February is the calmest, clearest sea for snorkelling.

Packing list

  • Light cotton clothing and swimwear
  • Sarong or wrap for village and town visits
  • Reef-safe sunscreen and after-sun care
  • Sandals and one pair of walking shoes
  • Personal snorkel mask if you own one

Route map

Zanzibar Island Escape — safari routeOpen in maps

Frequently asked

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