7-Day Trip · 4 comfort levels
From
$2,793
per person
Indicative prices per person for 2 adults sharing a room. Your written quote confirms the final price.
Six nights on the north coast at Nungwi or Kendwa, with the island's big excursions: Stone Town, Mnemba, Safari Blue, Jozani Forest and a village visit.
The north coast is the best part of Zanzibar for swimming at any tide and for watching the sun set over the sea. This holiday keeps you there for six nights and fits in the island's best-known excursions.
You explore Stone Town and a spice farm, snorkel the Mnemba reefs, sail Menai Bay on the Safari Blue trip and meet the green sea turtles of Nungwi's natural aquarium.
On the final full day, you walk in Jozani Forest, visit a village to try traditional crafts and share a local lunch, then celebrate with a farewell dinner and live taarab music.
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 $2,793per person
$399–$550 per day · $2,793–$3,850 for 7 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 $4,193per person
$599–$799 per day · $4,193–$5,593 for 7 days
Upgraded hotels and beach resorts with better rooms, attractive beach access and more refined dining.
From $5,950per person
$850–$1,200 per day · $5,950–$8,400 for 7 days
Premium beachfront resorts and boutique hotels, a higher room category and a more personal approach to every day.
From $17,920per person
$2,560–$5,550 per day · $17,920–$38,850 for 7 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
A Trust Tours representative meets you at Zanzibar International Airport for the drive north, about an hour and a half. After checking in, the afternoon is yours by the pool or on the beach.
In the evening, a welcome dinner at the resort brings together Swahili and international flavours.
Day 2
A guide shows you Stone Town's landmarks, from the Old Fort and the House of Wonders (under restoration) to the Sultan's Palace, with stories of the island's past along the way. On the way back north, you stop at a spice farm to taste cloves, nutmeg and vanilla where they grow.
In the evening, you can add a sunset dhow cruise before dinner at the resort.
Day 3
You drive to Matemwe and take a boat to the reefs around Mnemba Atoll, where the clear water is full of coral and tropical fish, and dolphins are often seen. Lunch is packed for the boat.
Divers can arrange a dive to see turtles and deeper reefs. You're back at the resort in time for a seafood dinner.
Day 4
An early start takes you to Fumba on the south-west coast for the Safari Blue excursion. You sail a traditional dhow through the Menai Bay Conservation Area, swim and snorkel, and stop on a sandbank for a seafood barbecue.
It's a full day, with around two hours' drive each way, so the evening is for a quiet dinner.
Day 5
After breakfast, you visit the Baraka Natural Aquarium in Nungwi, a natural lagoon where you can see and swim near green sea turtles and learn about local conservation.
The afternoon is free. Relax on the beach, try paddleboarding, or add a trip to Prison Island and the Nakupenda sandbank instead.
Day 6
You drive south to Jozani Forest, the island's only national park, to look for red colobus monkeys among the trees and walk through the mangroves.
At a nearby village, you try traditional crafts such as weaving and share a lunch prepared by local families. Back at the resort, a farewell dinner with live taarab music, a blend of Swahili, Arab and Indian sounds, ends your week.
Day 7
Enjoy a final breakfast and swim before your private transfer to the airport. Ask the resort about a late checkout, subject to availability.
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 1–6
Boutique beach hotel
Nungwi, northern Zanzibar
A boutique hotel of around 40 rooms on the beach at Nungwi, near the northern tip of the island. It is a lively, friendly base, with sea views from many rooms and the beach right below.
What you can do here
Beach bungalows
Nungwi, northern Zanzibar
A good-value, 3-star stay in Nungwi village, a few minutes' walk from the beach. Rooms are simple and comfortable, and the village's restaurants and dhow builders are close by.
What you can do here
Beach hotel
Kendwa, northern Zanzibar
A lively beach hotel on Kendwa beach, with rooms ranging from simple bungalows to beach houses. It is known for its monthly full-moon beach party, so ask for a quieter room if you'd rather sleep early on those nights.
What you can do here
Luxury resort
Nungwi peninsula, northern Zanzibar
A luxury resort on the quieter, sheltered side of the Nungwi peninsula, with suites and villas set in tropical gardens above the sea. It suits couples who want space and calm close to the north coast's beaches.
What you can do here
Luxury beach resort
Kendwa, northern Zanzibar
A luxury resort on Kendwa beach, where the sand stays good for swimming at most tides. Bungalows, suites and villas sit among tropical gardens and a working spice garden, and the beach faces west for sunsets.
What you can do here
Adults-only all-inclusive resort
Nungwi, northern Zanzibar
An adults-only, all-inclusive beach resort at Nungwi. Meals and drinks are included, which makes it an easy choice for couples who want to relax without planning each day.
What you can do here
All-inclusive beach resort
Nungwi, northern Zanzibar
A large all-inclusive resort at Nungwi on the island's northern tip, with several pools and restaurants. With meals, snacks and drinks included, it is an easy choice for families and couples alike.
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
$2,793
per person
