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7-Day Zanzibar Itinerary – Culture, Beach & Adventure

Stone Town,
Duration

7 day(s)

Tour type

Regular & Private

Group size

1-4 people

Physical Level

moderate

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Tour Overview

Here’s a beautifully balanced 7-Day Zanzibar Itinerary — blending culture, relaxation, and adventure for a complete island experience

Activities
Boat Mice & Events Walking Tour Historical Honeymoon Island Hopping Sightseeing Sailing Daily Adventure

Tour Features

Duration
7 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-4 people

Tour Code
7D

Departure Type
request

Tour Category
Culture & Historical

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
8 - 80

Stone Town

Pickup Time:

09:00

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Stone Town

Dropoff Time:

15:00

Highlights
History, culture, and local flavors

Itinerary

Day 1

  • Arrive at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

  • Meet & greet, followed by transfer to your hotel in Stone Town

  • Afternoon Stone Town Walking Tour

    • Visit: House of Wonders, Old Fort, Sultan’s Palace & Old Slave Market

    • Stroll through local markets and spice shops

  • Enjoy dinner at Forodhani Gardens or The Tea House Restaurant

Overnight: Stone Town
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2

Morning:

  • After breakfast, depart for the Spice Tour

    • Learn about Zanzibar’s famous spices — cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla

    • Enjoy tasting tropical fruits and coconut water

Afternoon:

  • Under the guidance of local women or chefs, prepare a traditional Swahili lunch — such as:

    • Coconut rice (wali wa nazi)

    • Fish curry or octopus in coconut sauce (pweza wa nazi)

    • Spiced pilau rice

    • Banana or cassava stew

  • Learn cooking techniques, spice blending, and coconut milk extraction.

  • Return to Stone Town for overnight

Overnight: Stone Town
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 3

  • Check out from Stone Town and head to the Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park

    • Spot the rare Red Colobus Monkeys

    • Walk through mangrove boardwalks

  • Continue to The Rock Restaurant for lunch (unique ocean view dining) - Lunch under own costs

  • Transfer to your your hotel in Jambiani

Overnight: Zanluxe Bungalows
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 4

Full-Day Excursion:

  • Depart to Fumba Village for the famous Safari Blue Tour

  • Sail on a traditional dhow through the Menai Bay Conservation Area

  • Enjoy snorkeling, sandbank relaxation, and a seafood BBQ lunch

  • Optional dolphin spotting

  • Return to hotel and relax

Overnight: Zanluxe Bungalows
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 5

Morning:

  • Mtende Beach is a hidden-gem beach on the southern coast of the island of Unguja (Zanzibar), Tanzania. It is tucked away in a large cove framed by dramatic rock formations, offering a tranquil escape from the more developed tourist beaches.

Salaam Cave (also referred to as “Salaam Cave Aquarium”) is a natural cave attraction near the fishing village of Kizimkazi‑Dimbani on the southern / south-western coast of the island of Unguja (Zanzibar).

Overnight: Zanluxe Bungalows
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 6

Morning:

  • Transfer to the northern coast of Zanzibar

  • Visit Nungwi Turtle Sanctuary and local fishing villages

  • Relax on Kendwa Beach, one of Zanzibar’s most beautiful

Evening:

  • Optional dinner or nightlife at Kendwa Rocks Beach

Overnight: Nungwi / Kendwa
Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 7

Morning:

  • Enjoy your final breakfast overlooking the ocean

  • Free time for shopping or a short walk along the beach

Afternoon:

  • Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for departure

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Included

Excluded

  • Best time to visit: June–March
  • Dress modestly in Stone Town
  • Carry sunscreen & reef-safe products
  • Tides affect east coast beaches
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