Best for: guests who want one beach area with several island and ocean experiences, and time to enjoy them.
Itinerary ref: ZNZ-009
The pace is relaxed, with a mix of set excursions and open days.
See also: Zanzibar 5 Days: Stone Town and the East Coast Reef.
See also: Zanzibar 6 Days: Stone Town, Matemwe and the Ocean.
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Sign in to save this itineraryAirport transfer, a guided old-town walk and dinner at Forodhani Gardens.
A morning boat trip to see the giant tortoises, then markets and the waterfront in the afternoon.
Visit a spice farm and Jozani Forest, then continue to the southeast coast (about 1 hour, confirmed at booking).
Take a boat trip from the Kizimkazi area to look for dolphins, with a swim stop. Dolphins are never guaranteed, so we use operators that limit boat numbers and keep their distance.
Walk the beach or try a kitesurfing lesson (Paje is known for it). The water recedes at low tide on this coast, so swimming times vary through the day.
Choose a full-day boat trip for snorkeling at Mnemba, or a visit to a seaweed-farming village followed by sunset at Michamvi.
Transfer to the airport (about 1 hour, confirmed at booking).
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Stone Town and Prison Island tortoises
Spice farm and Jozani Forest
Dolphin-watching trip in the Kizimkazi area
Choice of Mnemba Atoll snorkeling or a seaweed-farming village day
2 nights in Stone Town and 4 nights on the southeast coast (Paje or Jambiani). Midrange means 3 to 4 star hotels, boutique guesthouses and small beach lodges. We confirm your exact properties when you book.
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The drier months are roughly June to October and December to February. The long rains fall roughly March to May.
A 7 to 10 day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari, or our Kilimanjaro Trek & Serengeti Safari, followed by a beach rest. Flight routing is confirmed at booking.
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