5 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday
OVERVIEW
The 5-day Zanzibar Beach Holiday offers a perfect blend of relaxation, culture, and adventure on one of Africa’s most enchanting islands. Spend your days lounging on pristine white-sand beaches, swimming in turquoise waters, and enjoying the laid-back island atmosphere. Explore the rich history of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its winding alleys and vibrant markets. Optional excursions include spice tours, snorkeling, diving, or a romantic sunset dhow cruise. This extended getaway is ideal for couples, families, or solo travelers seeking a mix of tropical leisure and cultural discovery in the breathtaking surroundings of Zanzibar’s Indian Ocean paradise.
Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Zanzibar
Arrival at Zanzibar Airport anytime you will meet us at the airport and pick up with a private transfer to Stone town. Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel on Half board basis.
Accommodation | Arusha Coffee Lodge |
Meal Plan | Dinner |

Day 2: Guided trip in Stone town
Your program starts with a morning visit by walk on our Historical Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People’s Palace) and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques! Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel on Half board basis.
Accommodation | Arusha Coffee Lodge |
Meal Plan | Breakfast & Dinner |

Day 3: Spice Farms and Jozani Forest trip
Today you go on an excursion to the spice and fruit plantations close to Stone town for the famous Spice Tour. We have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After the tour we invite for an opulent lunch at our guides’ home, where you can taste the spices and fruits. After lunch we take you to your beach resort.
On the way you pass Jozani Forest, the last habitat of the rare endemic Red Colobus Monkey. With a local guide you stroll through Jozani Chwaka National Park and look at the rare monkeys. If you wish you can even wander down the boardwalk to the fascinating Mangrove Ecosystem.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel on Half board basis.
Accommodation | Arusha Coffee Lodge |
Meal Plan | Breakfast & Dinner |

Day 4: Dolphin Trip
One day you go to an excursion to Kizimkazi. Situated on the southern point of the island, Kizimkazi fishing village is home to several schools of bottle-nosed dolphins and Humpback dolphins, which can often be sighted following a short boat trip from the village. If you are lucky, you may be able to swim quite close to the dolphins, which can be a very rewarding experience. We are doing this trip in the afternoon to avoid the crowds of tourists in the morning, which in big numbers disturbing the dolphins.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel on Half board basis.
Accommodation | Arusha Coffee Lodge |
Meal Plan | Breakfast & Dinner |

Day 5: Departure Day
Depending on your flight schedule and departure point you will be transferred to the Zanzibar Airport to take a flight back home. If you are flying out of Dar es Salaam or Nairobi, we will arrange a connection flight for you to catch your flight back home.
Accommodation | N/A |
Meal Plan | Breakfast |
COST FOR 2025
2 people | 3 people | 4-6 people | |
December to April | $9,290 per person | $10,200 per person (2 rooms) | $9,420 per person |
What’s included?
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All transfers while in Zanzibar.
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All entries fees as listed in the itinerary
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All accommodations on Half board basis
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Pick up from hotel to Airport for flight
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All tours & excursion
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Lunch during tours & excursion
What’s not included?
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All items of person nature such as telephone call, fax, email etc.
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International airfare & flights
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All items of a personal nature
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Travel insurance
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Visa and Passport fees