Best for: a short stopover, or a quick add-on at the end of a mainland safari.
Itinerary ref: ZNZ-004
You'll walk its UNESCO-listed lanes, eat at the waterfront night market, and meet the island's giant tortoises on a short boat trip. It suits travelers with little time who still want a real sense of the island.
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Sign in to save this itineraryMeet your driver at the airport and transfer to Stone Town (about 20 to 30 minutes, confirmed at booking). After check-in, set out with a local guide through the narrow lanes of the old town, past the Darajani market and the Old Fort. As the sun sets, join the crowds at Forodhani Gardens, where the waterfront stalls grill seafood and serve fresh juices.
After breakfast, take a short boat ride to Prison Island, home to a colony of giant Aldabra tortoises. There is time to swim or snorkel before returning to Stone Town for lunch. Your driver then takes you to the airport for your onward flight.
Guided walk through the old town, with its carved doors, markets and the Old Fort
Evening food stalls at Forodhani Gardens
Boat trip to Prison Island (Changuu) to see the giant tortoises
Swim or snorkel off the island
1 night in a midrange Stone Town hotel. Midrange means 3 to 4 star hotels, boutique guesthouses and small beach lodges. We confirm your exact properties when you book.
The drier months are roughly June to October and December to February. The long rains fall roughly March to May.
Any Tanzania or Kenya safari that ends with a flight to Zanzibar. Flight routing is confirmed at booking.
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