7-Day Zanzibar Itinerary – Culture, Beach & Adventure

• Arrive at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

• Meet & greet, followed by transfer to your hotel in Stone Town

• Afternoon Stone Town Walking Tour

  • Visit: House of Wonders, Old Fort, Sultan’s Palace & Old Slave Market

  • Stroll through local markets and spice shops

• Enjoy dinner at Forodhani Gardens or The Tea House Restaurant

Overnight: Stone Town
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Morning:

• After breakfast, depart for the Spice Tour

  • Learn about Zanzibar’s famous spices — cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla

  • Enjoy tasting tropical fruits and coconut water

Afternoon:

• Under the guidance of local women or chefs, prepare a traditional Swahili lunch — such as:

  • Coconut rice (wali wa nazi)

  • Fish curry or octopus in coconut sauce (pweza wa nazi)

  • Spiced pilau rice

  • Banana or cassava stew

• Learn cooking techniques, spice blending, and coconut milk extraction.

• Return to Stone Town for overnight

Overnight: Stone Town
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

• Check out from Stone Town and head to the Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park

  • Spot the rare Red Colobus Monkeys

  • Walk through mangrove boardwalks

• Continue to The Rock Restaurant for lunch (unique ocean view dining) - Lunch under own costs

• Transfer to your your hotel in Jambiani

Overnight: Zanluxe Bungalows
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Full-Day Excursion:

• Depart to Fumba Village for the famous Safari Blue Tour

• Sail on a traditional dhow through the Menai Bay Conservation Area

• Enjoy snorkeling, sandbank relaxation, and a seafood BBQ lunch

• Optional dolphin spotting

• Return to hotel and relax

Overnight: Zanluxe Bungalows
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Morning:

• Mtende Beach is a hidden-gem beach on the southern coast of the island of Unguja (Zanzibar), Tanzania. It is tucked away in a large cove framed by dramatic rock formations, offering a tranquil escape from the more developed tourist beaches.

Salaam Cave (also referred to as “Salaam Cave Aquarium”) is a natural cave attraction near the fishing village of Kizimkazi‑Dimbani on the southern / south-western coast of the island of Unguja (Zanzibar).

Overnight: Zanluxe Bungalows
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Morning:

• Transfer to the northern coast of Zanzibar

• Visit Nungwi Turtle Sanctuary and local fishing villages

• Relax on Kendwa Beach, one of Zanzibar’s most beautiful

Evening:

• Optional dinner or nightlife at Kendwa Rocks Beach

Overnight: Nungwi / Kendwa
Meal Plan: Half Board

Morning:

• Enjoy your final breakfast overlooking the ocean

• Free time for shopping or a short walk along the beach

Afternoon:

• Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for departure

Meal Plan: Breakfast