5-Day Stone Town & Beach Combo
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Destinations: Stone Town → Spice Farm → Prison Island (Changuu) → Jozani Forest → Beach (Nungwi/Kendwa or Paje/Jambiani)
Tour Types: Private • Culture & Beach • Family-Friendly • Honeymoon
Starting Point/End: Zanzibar (ZNZ) – Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Overview
Blend UNESCO-listed Stone Town with two lazy beach days on Zanzibar’s north or east coast. Explore narrow Swahili alleys, taste spices fresh from the farm, meet giant tortoises on Prison Island, walk with red colobus in Jozani Forest, and unwind on soft white sand. Choose Nungwi/Kendwa for big sunsets or Paje/Jambiani for breezy, palm-lined lagoons.
Itinerary (Day by Day)
Day 1: Arrive Zanzibar → Stone Town Walk
Meet at ZNZ and transfer to your Stone Town hotel. Guided stroll past carved doors, Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens, and local markets. Optional sunset dhow cruise.
Overnight in Stone Town.
Day 2: Spice Farm & Prison Island (Boat & Snorkel)
Morning at a working spice farm with tastings. Afternoon boat to Prison Island (Changuu) to see giant tortoises and snorkel clear reefs. Dinner at a seafront restaurant back in town.
Overnight in Stone Town.
Day 3: Stone Town → Beach Check-In
Private transfer to your chosen coast (north or east). Easy beach afternoon—swim, relax, or join a sunset beach walk.
Overnight at a beach hotel.
Day 4: Jozani Forest & Sandbank Picnic (or Mnemba Snorkel)
Visit Jozani Forest to see red colobus monkeys, then head out for a sandbank picnic and snorkel (tides/weather permitting).
Alternative (north coast): swap the sandbank for a Mnemba Atoll snorkeling cruise.
Overnight at a beach hotel.
Day 5: Beach Time → Airport
Leisurely morning swim or spa, then private transfer to ZNZ for departure—or add extra beach nights.
Safari Booking
Private airport transfers (arrival & departure)
Licensed local guide for Stone Town walking tour
Spice farm tour with tastings
Return boat to Prison Island with sanctuary entry; basic snorkeling gear provided
Jozani Forest visit with park fees
Sandbank picnic & snorkel boat trip (or Mnemba cruise if selected for north coast)
Inter-hotel transfer: Stone Town ↔ beach
2 nights in a Stone Town boutique hotel + 2 nights at a beach hotel (daily breakfast)
Bottled drinking water during guided touring
Government taxes and VAT
International or domestic flights
Tanzania visa (if applicable) and travel insurance
Lunches, dinners, drinks, and hotel extras
Optional activities (sunset dhow, diving, kitesurfing, spa, fishing, Mnemba if not chosen)
Personal expenses and laundry
Tips/gratuities for guides, crew, and hotel staff
Any services not mentioned as included