A 5-day Zanzibar beach safari combines relaxation on the island’s pristine beaches with opportunities to explore its rich cultural heritage, vibrant marine life, and spice-filled history. Here’s a suggested itinerary that balances leisure, adventure, and cultural immersion:
5 Days beach safari
Day 1: Arrive in Zanzibar
On arrival in Zanzibar you will be met by our representative and transferred to the Seyyida Hotel. Following lunch, you will be picked up and shown around Stonetown. UNESCO has declared Stone Town as one of the world’s historic cities, and it’s now a protected area in Zanzibar. The 2-hour tour will take you to the most scenic parts of the Old Town. This is the cultural heart of Zanzibar. Our guides are experienced and very well conversant with the rich history of the Island. The Old Town oozes magic and mystery and shafts and sharp light joust with deep shadows creating a fascinating world in the narrow streets. Highlights include the market, slave market, the cathedral (Cathedral Church of Christ) built in its site in 1874, Africa House, Gizanga Street and House of Wonders. Dinner and Overnight Seyyida Hotel.
Day 2: Spice Tour, Jozani Forest and Konono Beach Resort
After breakfast, pick you up from hotel and transfer to Kizimbani Village for the Spice Tour. For much of the year the scent of cloves is carried in the breezes from the clove buds drying the sun on road reside mats. The Spice Island as it is affectionately called has over forty of the most valuable tropical aromatic plants that were introduced over the last two centuries by the Oman Arabs. The spices are grown in the spice grades in the hills north of Stone Town. Our knowledgeable guides will take you through this fascinating tour. Spices can be tasted and even purchased. Following your Spice Tour you will enjoy lunch at a typical Zanzibari restaurant. After lunch you will enjoy a drive through the island to reach Jozani Forest. At the Jozani Forest you will be met by a knowledgable guide who will tell you all about the secondary growth forest and point out various flora and fauna such as vervet monkeys, gorgeous butterflies and the red colobus monkey which can be seen no where else in the world!! Transfer to the Konokono Beach Resort for Dinner and Overnight
Day 3: Konokono Beach Resort
Following breakfast you will have the opportunity to spend your day relaxing on the pristine white sand beach on the Michamvi Penninsula on the Southeast coast of Zanzibar. Other activities include a visit to the hotels spa, kite surfing on Peje beach or scuba dive the beautiful Mnemba Atoll. Overnight at Konokono Beach Resort.
Day 4 Konokono Beach Resort
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Fumba for Safari blue (Full day; all inclusive). Experience the best boat excursion in Zanzibar, departure from the village of Fumba in South West Zanzibar and we will take you to see the dolphins, sandbanks, islands and coral reefs of Menai Bay, a beautiful conservation area. Safari Blue is a full day and includes top quality snorkelling equipment with guides and instructors, ice cold sodas, mineral water and beer, a delicious Zanzibari seafood lunch with grilled fish and slipper lobster gastronomic fruit tasting, coffee and Amarula liqueur. We round the day off by returning to Fumba by traditional lateen sail. Overnight at Konokono Beach Resort.
Day 5.Konokono Beach Resort – Airport
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight out of Zanzibar or transfer to the ferry docks for your ride back to Dar Es Salaam.
Tour Price Includes
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari
- All meals and activities as stated in the itinerary
- Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing.
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes and service of an English,German,Italian speaking
- professional driver/guide.
- List Item
- Game drives as detailed in the itinerary
- Extensive Game drives
- Game viewing in camps 4x4 vehicles and UHF radio
- Recommended Mineral Water while on safari
Things you need to budget for. The price does not include
- Visa
- Airport Taxes- client pay direct
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Christmas and Easter Supplements