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Zanzibar 4 Days: Stone Town and Beach Relaxation Zanzibar
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Zanzibar 4 Days: Stone Town and Beach Relaxation

Best for: couples and first-timers who want one day of culture and two slow beach days.

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4 Days3 nights
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Itinerary ref: ZNZ-006

Overview

One night in Stone Town gives you the history, then two nights on the north coast give you time to switch off.

Spend a morning with the tortoises and spices, then settle into a beach rhythm with room for an optional sunset cruise or snorkel.

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Day by day

Your 4-day journey

Day 1

Arrival and Stone Town

Airport transfer, a guided walk through the old town and dinner at the Forodhani Gardens waterfront.

Day 2

Prison Island, spices, then the beach

In the morning, take a boat to Prison Island to see the giant tortoises. After lunch, visit a spice farm, then transfer to the north coast (about 1 to 1.5 hours, confirmed at booking) in time for a sunset swim.

Day 3

Free beach day

Nothing is scheduled. Swim, walk the sand, or add an optional dhow sunset cruise or a snorkel trip.

Day 4

Departure

A slow morning, then transfer to the airport.

Why this holiday

Trip highlights

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Guided old-town walk and Forodhani Gardens at night

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Prison Island tortoises and a spice farm visit

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A full free day on the north-coast beach

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Optional dhow sunset cruise or snorkel trip

Where you stay

Your nights, island by island

1 night in Stone Town and 2 nights on the north coast (Nungwi or Kendwa). Midrange means 3 to 4 star hotels, boutique guesthouses and small beach lodges. We confirm your exact properties when you book.

The fine print, made clear

What's included & what's not

What's Included

  • ✓Airport transfers and transfers between towns or islands as listed
  • ✓Accommodation on the board basis you choose
  • ✓Listed excursions with a guide, and entry fees to listed sites
  • ✓Local taxes where applicable

What's Not Included

  • ✕International and regional flights, visas and travel insurance
  • ✕Drinks, tips and personal expenses
  • ✕Optional activities not listed
Best time to go

When to travel

The drier months are roughly June to October and December to February. The long rains fall roughly March to May.

Pairs well with

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A 5 to 8 day Kenya or Tanzania safari, such as the Masai Mara or Serengeti. Flight routing is confirmed at booking.

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