After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Stone Town. After check-in and a short rest, begin a guided walking tour of historic Stone Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Sultan’s Palace, House of Wonders, the Old Fort, and winding alleys rich with Swahili-Arabic architecture.

Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel or similar (Stone Town)

Highlights: Walking tour of Stone Town, cultural heritage, history, architecture.

After breakfast, take a short boat ride to Prison Island (Changuu Island), home to giant Aldabra tortoises and colonial ruins. Enjoy snorkeling in crystal-clear waters before returning to the mainland for lunch. In the afternoon, visit a local Spice Farm, where you’ll learn about Zanzibar’s famous spices—cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon—and their uses in medicine and food.

Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel or similar (Stone Town)

Highlights: Prison Island visit, giant tortoises, spice tour, snorkeling.

After breakfast, check out and travel to Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, the only national park in Zanzibar. Walk through its lush forest to see the rare Red Colobus Monkeys, mangroves, and medicinal plants. Continue your journey to the northern beaches of Zanzibar, arriving in Nungwi, known for its white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. Check into your beachfront resort and relax.

Accommodation: Amaan Beach Bungalows or similar (Nungwi)

Highlights: Jozani Forest, Red Colobus Monkeys, scenic coastal drive.

Today is yours to unwind at your own pace. Enjoy the beach, swim in the warm Indian Ocean, or indulge in optional activities such as dhow sunset cruises, snorkeling, or diving. Nungwi is also famous for its dhow-building village and vibrant fish market.

Accommodation: Amaan Beach Bungalows or similar (Nungwi)

Highlights: Beach relaxation, optional water activities, local cultural experiences.

Enjoy a leisurely morning at the beach, then after lunch, return to Stone Town for your final night in Zanzibar. Use the late afternoon to do some souvenir shopping or relax at your hotel.

Accommodation: Maru Maru Hotel or similar (Stone Town)

Highlights: Last-minute shopping, cultural exploration, evening relaxation.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to Arusha. Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport depending on your onward travel plans.

Highlights: Scenic flight, end of tour.