5 Days Explore Zanzibar Luxury Beach Holiday
A 5-day Zanzibar safari covering Stone Town, Jozani Forest and Nungwi beach
Overview
5-day Zanzibar safari
A 5-day Zanzibar safari suits couples and families who want beaches, spice farms and forest walks before or after a mainland safari.
Probably just about any couple's dream honeymoon destination and what every family needs for a dose of Vitamin Sea! Zanzibar has a pleasing weather all year round due to its position near the equator. Cozy bars and restos line up this haven with ambient settings to achieve that dream holiday vacation. Whether you're capping off a safari vacation, preparing to head to one, or simply want to to relax in this paradise, Zanzibar will not fail you. There are several water sports activities to choose from and cozy nooks for those who just want to snuggle with a book and mocktail.
You an also go for sight-seeing and you'd be amazed to see its huge Arab influence, the population being predominately Muslim. The oldest traces of Islam can be found in a Mosque at the Southern-most end of Unguja Island at Kizimkazi. Kizimkazi Mosque is one of the oldest Islamic buildings on the East African coast.
Travel logistics
Start / Finish
Start
- Zanzibar (Stone Town)
- ZNZAbeid Amani Karume International Airport
Finish
- Zanzibar (Stone Town)
- ZNZAbeid Amani Karume International Airport
Highlights
What Makes This Safari Special
Zanzibar island discoveries
Explore Zanzibar
Handpicked lodges & camps
5 days fully guided
Day by Day
5-day Zanzibar safari itinerary
Travel/activity: Drop off to Arusha airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight .
Transportation: New 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Some dose of history to ick-off your Zanzibar visit: When the Portuguese arrived in 1498, they found on the coast a series of independent towns, inhabited by Arabs, but not united to Arabia by any political tie. Their relations with these Arabs were mostly hostile, but during the sixteenth century they firmly established their power, and ruled with the aid of tributary Arab sultans. This system lasted till 1631, when the Sultan of Mombasa massacred the European inhabitants.
Travel/activity: Breakfast at the stone town tour; Jozani forest and 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 this educational tour, we have a sumptuous 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. You also have the option to wander down the boardwalk to the fascinating Mangrove Ecosystem.
Travel/activity: Breakfast at the hotel and a full day relaxing at the beach of North Nungwi
Right on the northern most point of the island, the beach that surrounds this area is truly stunning. Azure waters and white sands are what await those that come here. The only drawback really is that many of the hotels have had to perch on the coral cliffs that run north from the village and, as such, lose their beaches at high tide. Generally, however, this is not a problem and, with the small backpacker community in the village, this is a great place to head if you like to get out of the hotel for a drink or two.
Travel/activity: Breakfast at the hotel. A full day relaxing at the beach of North Nungwi.
Zanzibar,the majestic spice island of the Indian Ocean. These are two main islands of Unguja and Pemba. Over centuries, different cultures have influenced Zanzibar to become what it is today. Sumerians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Phonecians, Indians, Chinese, Persians, Portuguse, Omani Arabs, Dutch and British have settled here at one time or another and influenced the local culture into the present fusion.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel and make the most of your final hours on the island, whether that means one last stroll along the beach or simply relaxing by the shore. Take your time, as the morning is yours to spend at your own pace.
In the afternoon you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Dar es Salaam, where you will connect with your international flight home. Lunch is included before your departure. As you leave Zanzibar behind, you carry with you the memory of its white sands, warm waters and the many cultures that have shaped this island over the centuries.
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Where You Stay
Handpicked
Retreats
Every lodge and camp is chosen for its location, character and comfort, so the place you rest is as memorable as the adventure itself.
What's Included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Not Included
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcoholic drinks
Questions
Frequently Asked
The price covers park fees; all activities (unless labeled as optional); all accommodation as stated in the itinerary; a professional driver/guide; all transportation (unless labeled as optional). Budget separately for international flights (from/to home); additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour; tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day). Your personalized quote confirms the full breakdown line by line.
The prime months for this itinerary are June, July, August, September and October. That said, Tanzania rewards visitors in every season. Tell us your travel dates and we'll advise exactly what to expect.
This is a private, tailor-made safari for your own party of 2 to 12 guests. You won't be grouped with strangers. The itinerary, vehicle and guide are yours alone.
You'll stay at Tembo Hotel , Langi Langi Beach Hotel and Langi Langi Beach Hotel, as laid out in the day-by-day itinerary. If availability requires it, we substitute properties of a similar or better standard and always confirm before you travel.
Send an inquiry through the form on this page and our safari experts will come back with a personalized quote within 24 hours, free and with no obligation. Once the plan feels right, we lock in your dates and lodges.
Absolutely. Treat the 5-day program as a starting point. We can adjust the pace, upgrade or change lodges, add days, or combine it with other destinations. Tell us what your ideal trip looks like and we'll shape it around you.
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