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Zanzibar 6 Days: Stone Town, Matemwe and the Ocean Zanzibar
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Zanzibar 6 Days: Stone Town, Matemwe and the Ocean

Best for: guests who want one beach base and a proper ocean experience, with wildlife and village life on the way.

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Itinerary ref: ZNZ-008

Overview

After two nights in Stone Town, you travel via a spice farm and Jozani Forest to the northeast coast and stay put for three nights.

That leaves time for a reef snorkeling day, a local village visit and unscheduled beach time.

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Zanzibar 6 Days: Stone Town, Matemwe and the Ocean
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Day by day

Your 6-day journey

Day 1

Arrival and Stone Town

Airport transfer, a guided old-town walk and dinner at Forodhani Gardens.

Day 2

Stone Town and Prison Island

Take a morning boat to Prison Island to see the giant tortoises. After lunch, explore the markets and lanes at your own pace.

Day 3

Spice farm and Jozani

Visit a spice farm, then walk through Jozani Forest, where red colobus monkeys live. Continue to the northeast coast (about 1 hour, confirmed at booking).

Day 4

Mnemba Atoll

A boat trip for snorkeling in the marine area. Dolphins are sometimes seen but never guaranteed.

Day 5

Village and free day

Visit a local fishing or seaweed-farming village in the morning, then spend the afternoon on the beach.

Day 6

Departure

Transfer to the airport.

Why this holiday

Trip highlights

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Prison Island tortoises and a full Stone Town afternoon

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Spice farm and Jozani Forest, home to the red colobus monkeys

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Snorkeling at the Mnemba Atoll marine area

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A fishing or seaweed-farming village visit

Where you stay

Your nights, island by island

2 nights in Stone Town and 3 nights on the northeast coast (Matemwe area). 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 7 to 10 day Tanzania or Kenya safari, or our Kenya & Tanzania Great Migration Grand Safari. Flight routing is confirmed at booking.

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