7Days Complete Zanzibar Itinerary
Trip Highlights:
- Explore historic Stone Town, the cultural heart of Zanzibar
- Feast on a delicious Zanzibari lunch in the middle of a spice plantation
- Relax on the white sand beaches, swim in the turquoise waters and enjoy the unforgettable sunsets of Nungwi
Day by Day Itinerary:
Day 1: Arusha
Welcome to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport you will be met by Original Masai Tanzania Transfer Driver and driven to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight – Tembo House Hotel, Stone Town
Day 2: Stone Town, Zanzibar (B)
After breakfast you will enjoy a guided 3-hour walking tour through Stone Town which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Together with your private guide you will walk through the winding alleys and learn about the old town while stopping at historical sites along the way such as the House of Wonders, the People’s Palace, Freddie Mercury house and the Arab Fort. You will see the famous Arab and Indian doors with their decorative brass studs protruding on the shutters before visiting the site of the former slave market where slaves were sold within East and Central Africa – the site is now home to an Anglican Cathedral to mark the atrocities that took place. You will also visit the colourful market which is alive with the buzz of local people who are bartering for spices, fresh vegetables, tropical fruits, fresh fish and meat before returning to your hotel in time for lunch.
Overnight – Tembo House Hotel & Apartments, Stone Town
Day 3: Stone Town, Zanzibar (B)
Day at leisure.
Overnight – Tembo House Hotel, Stone Town
Day 4: Stone Town to Nungwi, Zanzibar (B, L)
After breakfast you will depart Stone Town and drive to the north coast of Nungwi. You will visit a spice plantation enroute where you will delight your senses on a guided tour as you pick, smell and taste fruits, spices and herbs such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, breadfruit, jackfruit, vanilla, and lemongrass, and learn about their various uses. After the tour you will enjoy a large traditional meal which has been cooked using the spices and herbs you have just learned about before driving to your hotel or resort where the remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight – Amaan Beach Bungalows or the Langi Langi Beach Bungalows (mid-range), The Z Hotel (luxury) or the Hideaway of Nungwi (Luxury plus)
Day 5-6: Nungwi, Zanzibar (B)
Day at leisure.
Overnight – Amaan Beach Bungalows or the Langi Langi Beach Bungalows (mid-range), The Z Hotel (luxury) or the Hideaway of Nungwi (Luxury plus)
Day 7: Departure Day (B)
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight
