Zanzibar · Beach & Luxury · 7 Days

Stone Town & the Spice Island

Turquoise water, spice farms and the old streets of Stone Town, with time to simply slow down.

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Duration7 days · 6 nights
Starting From$3,099 pp
Best TimeJune – October
VisaDepends on passport
Flights FromYour home city

The Journey

The Indian Ocean's most enchanting island

Stay on the waterfront in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore its markets, carved doors and spice-scented streets. Then head out on the water: giant tortoises on Prison Island, dolphins at dawn, a picnic on the Nakupenda sandbank, coral reefs and a traditional dhow at sunset. It's the perfect honeymoon, or a beach finish to a Kenya safari.

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Stone Town

A guided walk through the UNESCO-listed old town and its spice markets.

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Prison Island

Meet the giant tortoises and take a sunset cruise back.

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Sandbank Picnic

Swim and lunch on the white sands of Nakupenda.

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Dhow at Sunset

A traditional wooden sailing boat on the evening tide.

A dhow sailing at sunset off Zanzibar The Old Fort, Stone Town A hammock between palm trees on a Zanzibar beach Nungwi beach

Day by Day

Your itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Zanzibar

Morning

Arrive in Zanzibar. Meet-and-greet at the airport.

Afternoon

Check in at the Park Hyatt Zanzibar.

Evening

Spice-infused welcome dinner.

Stay: Park Hyatt Zanzibar · Meals: Dinner

Day 2

Stone Town UNESCO Tour

Morning

Guided walking tour of Stone Town.

Afternoon

Historic spice markets and the Old Fort.

Evening

Street food at the Forodhani night market.

Stay: Park Hyatt Zanzibar · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Spice Farm & Prison Island

Morning

Spice farm tour with a local guide.

Afternoon

Prison Island and its giant tortoises.

Evening

Sunset cruise.

Stay: Park Hyatt Zanzibar · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Dolphins & the Sandbank

Morning

Dolphin-watching trip.

Afternoon

Picnic and swimming on the Nakupenda sandbank.

Evening

Beachfront dinner.

Stay: Park Hyatt Zanzibar · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

North Coast Beaches

Morning

Transfer to the north coast, near Nungwi.

Afternoon

Beach time and water activities.

Evening

Dinner at your beachfront resort.

Stay: Zuri Zanzibar (or similar) · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Snorkelling & Dhow Cruise

Morning

Snorkelling or diving on the coral reefs.

Afternoon

Rest and spa time.

Evening

Traditional dhow sunset cruise.

Stay: Zuri Zanzibar (or similar) · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Departure

Morning

Final morning on the beach.

Afternoon

Transfer to the airport.

Evening

Fly home.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Where You'll Stay

Handpicked hotels

The Stone Town waterfront at sunset
Stone Town · 4 nights

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

A luxury waterfront hotel in the heart of Stone Town, with an infinity pool looking out over the Indian Ocean.

Wooden boats on turquoise water off a Zanzibar beach
North coast · 2 nights

Zuri Zanzibar (or similar)

An award-winning, sustainably designed boutique resort on Kendwa beach, just south of Nungwi on Zanzibar's white-sand north coast.

The Details

What's included

Included

  • Return flights from your home city (economy or business class)
  • Airport and hotel transfers
  • 6 nights in luxury 4–5 star hotels and resorts
  • Daily breakfast and the meals listed in the itinerary
  • Expert guides for tours and excursions
  • Boat trips, cruises and activities as listed
  • Visa application handled for you, where needed
  • Horizons Africa support, 24 hours a day

Not Included

  • Zanzibar government entry insurance ($44 per adult, required)
  • Visa fees, where required
  • Travel insurance (required for all bookings)
  • Yellow fever vaccination and any other medical requirements
  • Tips for guides and hotel staff
  • Drinks and meals not listed
  • Personal shopping and optional extras

Good to Know

Before you travel

Visa

It depends on your passport. Ghanaian passports are visa-free. Nigerian and Ivorian passports use the e-Visa. Sierra Leonean and Senegalese passports need an advance visa approved before travel, so apply at least 2 months ahead. We handle the application for you. See the visa guide by passport.

Entry Insurance

Zanzibar requires every visitor to buy government travel insurance: $44 per adult and $22 per child. We arrange it with your booking.

Health

A yellow fever certificate is commonly required for travellers from West Africa. Malaria prevention is recommended, so please speak to your doctor.

Best Time

June to October is dry and sunny. December to February is also excellent. April and May are the long rains.

What to Pack

Swimwear, light cover-ups, modest clothing for Stone Town, reef-safe sun cream, sandals and something smart for dinners.

Make It Yours

Pair it with a Kenya safari, add a private villa, or plan a honeymoon with special touches throughout.

How It Works

Booking with Horizons Africa

Enquire

Tell us your dates, who's travelling and what you'd love to do.

Your Proposal

Within 24 hours you'll receive a tailored itinerary and a full quote.

Secure Your Trip

Confirm with a 25–30% deposit, with the balance due 60–70 days before travel. We then book your flights, hotels and visas.

Travel

Receive your travel pack and simply arrive. We're on call throughout.

Ready When You Are

Let's plan your Zanzibar journey

Share your dates and we'll send a personalised proposal within 24 hours, with no obligation.

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‘From’ prices are per person sharing. Your quote reflects your own departure city, dates, room type and flight class.

Photos by Humphrey M, Danai Tsoutreli, Olga Budko on Unsplash; via Wikimedia Commons: Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nina R from Africa (CC BY 2.0), Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photos show the destination and may not be the exact hotel.