- This tour starts and ends in Zanzibar.
- We can help select your international flights, but you’ll have to book them yourself.
- Fly to/from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport [ZNZ] in Zanzibar. Or fly to/from Julius Nyerere International Airport [DAR] in Dar es Salaam [DAR].
- You’ll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Arrive at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport [ZNZ].
Meet & Greet on arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport [ZNZ].
Transfer to Stone Town.
Overnight at Tembo Hotel – a historic, character-rich building on the seafront in central Stone Town.
- Main Destination: Zanzibar Stone Town
- Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel, a mid-range hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town
- Meals & Drinks:
- Meals at your own expense
- Drinks not included
Today you will enjoy one of the island’s highlight attractions – Prison Island Tour – a fantastic half-day boat excursion from Stone Town, combining wildlife encounters with fascinating history and beautiful scenery, with the main highlight being the chance to see the famous Aldabra Giant Tortoises.
In the evening, visit the nearby Forodhani Gardens for a memorable, authentic local encounter and experience its open-air food market.
Stone Town, or Mji Mkongwe in Swahili, meaning “ancient town,” is the capital and cultural heart of Zanzibar, where little has changed in the last 200 years, and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Main Destination: Zanzibar Stone Town
- Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel, a mid-range hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town
- Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinks not included
Enjoy a walking tour of Stone Town – visiting historical sites, the bustling market, while passing the narrow streets with fascinating architecture, with curved Zanzibar doors and bustling bazaars. Shopping is a highlight of the tour – from clothes, carvings, paintings, to expensive jewelry.
Experience a guided walk through a spice plantation – to touch the bark, roots, vines, and creepers crawling up the trees, smell and taste the crushed leaves, while trying to guess the spice and learning about medicinal properties. Depending on the season you are visiting, you can find anything from vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, lemon grass, cloves, ginger, coriander, pepper, allspice, chili, curry leaves, and more! Seasonal tropical fruits are also to be found on the farm – banana, pineapple, jackfruit, custard fruit, oranges, star fruit, tangerine, passion fruit, mango, avocado, rambutan, papaya, and many others.
Continue to Kiwengwa Beach on the northeast coast of the island
- Main Destination: Kiwengwa Beach
- Accommodation: Tembo Kiwengwa Resort, a luxury resort located on Kiwengwa Beach
- Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
- Drinks not included
In the morning, embark on a half-day Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll Tour to observe wild dolphins in their natural habitat, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, relax on the stunning Mnemba sandbank, and enjoy fresh tropical fruits.
In the afternoon, continue north to Baraka Aquarium on Nungwi Beach – a natural tidal lagoon formed by coral rocks, home to rescued sea turtles, where visitors can swim with and feed them seaweed under supervision.
- Main Destination: Kiwengwa Beach
- Accommodation: Tembo Kiwengwa Resort, a luxury resort located on Kiwengwa Beach
- Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
- Drinks not included
Kiwengwa Beach, located on the northeast coast of Zanzibar, offers a perfect balance of relaxation and activity. Known for its long stretch of white sand and beautiful views, it’s a great destination for families, couples, and solo travelers alike.
You could also choose (at an extra cost) some of the other top activities – kitesurfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving, often to the nearby Mnemba Atoll reef. Kayaking, paddleboarding, and dolphin tours are also available.
- Main Destination: Kiwengwa Beach
- Accommodation: Tembo Kiwengwa Resort, a luxury resort located on Kiwengwa Beach
- Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
- Drinks not included
Spend another leisurely day at the resort.
The long, wide beach is ideal for long walks, swimming (best at high tide), or enjoying sunrise views. Explore the nearby villages and markets, artisan workshops for a taste of local Swahili life and cuisine.
- Main Destination: Kiwengwa Beach
- Accommodation: Tembo Kiwengwa Resort, a luxury resort located on Kiwengwa Beach
- Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
- Drinks not included
Enjoy a leisurely day at the resort’s fully equipped gym, relaxing by the swimming pool, or on the beach.
The resort also features a fitness centre, paddle court, kids’ play area, boutique store, Tanzanite museum, sunset terrace, adult gaming area, pool with Jacuzzi, walk-in pools, diving centre, and water sports facilities.
- Main Destination: Kiwengwa Beach
- Accommodation: Tembo Kiwengwa Resort, a luxury resort located on Kiwengwa Beach
- Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
- Drinks not included
Today is your last day in Zanzibar!
Depending on your departure flight time, you can choose to relax by the swimming pool or on the beach.
You could also choose to explore the island a little further.
Or even book an add-on experience to your holiday – to Pemba Island, to Mafia Island, or a safari or climb Mount Kilimanjaro in mainland Tanzania.
You’ll be dropped off at the airport.
