6-Day Trip · 4 comfort levels
From
$2,394
per person
Indicative prices per person for 2 adults sharing a room. Your written quote confirms the final price.
Five nights at one east-coast beach resort, with day trips to Stone Town, Prison Island and Nakupenda, the Mnemba reefs and Jozani Forest.
If you'd rather unpack once, this holiday keeps you at one beach resort for all five nights and brings the island to you through day trips.
You explore Stone Town and a spice farm, take a boat to Prison Island's giant tortoises and the Nakupenda sandbank, snorkel the reefs around Mnemba Atoll and look for red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest.
The last full day ends in a village near Jozani, where you join a cooking session and meet the people who live there, before a farewell dinner on the beach.
Best months to travel: Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Dec · Jan · Feb
The route stays the same at every level. What changes is where you sleep, how you travel and how much is arranged for you.
From $2,394per person
$399–$550 per day · $2,394–$3,300 for 6 days
Comfortable, well-rated hotels and the island's best-known excursions at a sensible price, with plenty of free time on the beach.
From $3,594per person
$599–$799 per day · $3,594–$4,794 for 6 days
Upgraded hotels and beach resorts with better rooms, attractive beach access and more refined dining.
From $5,100per person
$850–$1,200 per day · $5,100–$7,200 for 6 days
Premium beachfront resorts and boutique hotels, a higher room category and a more personal approach to every day.
From $15,360per person
$2,560–$5,550 per day · $15,360–$33,300 for 6 days
Exceptional villas and suites for special celebrations. The price depends heavily on the property and dates, so we quote it individually.
These are indicative planning prices per person, based on 2 adults sharing a room. They are not confirmed quotations.
Your final cost depends on your travel dates, the hotels and room types you choose, the meal plan and whether excursions are shared or private. We confirm your price and hotels in writing before you pay a deposit.
To request a price for one traveller or a group of three to six, select your group size in the booking box and Ombeni will quote you directly.
Your private vehicle and guide are shared only by your own party, so the more of you there are, the less each person pays.
Day 1
Your driver meets you at Zanzibar International Airport and takes you across the island to your resort on the east coast, about an hour away. The afternoon is yours to settle in by the pool, walk the beach or book a massage.
In the evening, a welcome dinner introduces you to the flavours of Swahili cooking.
Day 2
A guide leads you through Stone Town's lanes to the Old Fort, the House of Wonders (under restoration) and the Anglican Cathedral, built on the site of the old slave market, where a moving memorial tells the island's darker history. There is time for the markets and craft shops too.
After a Zanzibari lunch, you visit a spice farm to see how cloves, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon grow, before returning to your resort.
Day 3
From Stone Town, a boat takes you to Changuu, or Prison Island, once a quarantine station and now a sanctuary for giant Aldabra tortoises, some more than a century old.
You continue to the Nakupenda sandbank, a strip of white sand surrounded by clear water, for swimming, snorkelling and a seafood barbecue picnic.
Day 4
You head north to Matemwe and take a boat to the reefs around Mnemba Atoll, known for coral, tropical fish and sea turtles, with a chance of dolphins on the way. Lunch is packed for the boat.
Certified divers can arrange a dive here instead. You return to the resort in the afternoon, with time for the spa or a sunset walk.
Day 5
In the morning, a guide takes you through Jozani Forest to look for red colobus monkeys and walk the mangrove boardwalk.
In the afternoon, you visit a nearby village to see traditional crafts and help prepare a Swahili meal. Back at the resort, you celebrate your last night with a farewell dinner on the beach.
Day 6
Enjoy a final swim and breakfast by the sea. Ask the resort about a late checkout, subject to availability, before your transfer to the airport.
Pick your comfort level, then choose a stay for each part of the route. Your choices go with your booking request. Ombeni confirms availability and your final price, and suggests a similar stay if one is full.
Nights 1–5
Boutique beach hotel
Paje, south-east coast
A boutique hotel at the edge of Paje, about an hour from Stone Town, with rooms around several pools and a short walk to the beach. Paje's wide lagoon is one of the best places on the island for kitesurfing.
What you can do here
Small beach hotel
Paje, south-east coast
A small, relaxed hotel a few steps from Paje beach, with a homely feel and a garden pool. It is a good-value base for families and couples who want to be close to the sand and Paje's cafes.
What you can do here
Small beachfront hotel
Matemwe, north-east coast
A small, quiet beachfront hotel at Matemwe, close to the boats that leave for the Mnemba reefs. It suits couples looking for a calm base away from the busier beaches.
What you can do here
All-inclusive luxury villa resort
Bwejuu, south-east coast
An all-inclusive resort of around 30 villas on Bwejuu beach, built in a palace-like Swahili and Omani style. Every villa has its own plunge pool, and a butler looks after each stay, which makes it a favourite for honeymoons.
What you can do here
Boutique luxury beach resort
Pongwe, east coast
A small, award-winning resort on the east coast at Pongwe, with villas, bungalows and suites set along a quiet beach. Its size keeps it peaceful and personal.
What you can do here
| Months | What to expect |
|---|---|
| June to October | Generally dry, sunny and comfortably warm. The most popular time for beach holidays and boat trips. |
| December to February | Hot and mostly dry, with calm seas that suit swimming and snorkelling. |
| March and November | More changeable, with some showers. Plans may need a little flexibility. |
| April and May | The long rains. Some excursions can be affected, but the island is quieter and some hotels offer better rates. |
Tell us your travel dates, the number of travellers, your preferred comfort level and whether you are arriving from abroad or after a safari or climb. We confirm your hotels, excursions and final price in writing before you pay.
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Indicative prices per person for 2 adults sharing a room. Your written quote confirms the final price.
From
$2,394
per person
