Five easy days of beach, reef and island-hopping on Zanzibar’s north and south-west coasts.
A relaxed beach holiday with two of Zanzibar’s best sea excursions built in. Base yourself in Kendwa for calm water and soft sand, snorkel the coral gardens of Mnemba Atoll and spend a day sailing the Menai Bay conservation area.
Karibu Zanzibar! Meet your driver at Abeid Amani Karume Airport or the ferry port and transfer to your hotel. Spend the evening watching the sunset with a fresh juice or cocktail.
Boat trip to Mnemba Atoll for snorkelling over colourful reefs – dolphins and turtles are often seen.
Overnight: Kendwa beach hotel
Sail by dhow through Menai Bay: sandbank swims, snorkelling, a seafood lunch on Kwale Island and a natural lagoon.
Overnight: Kendwa beach hotel
A day to do nothing at all – or add a cooking class, kite surfing or a visit to Jozani Forest’s red colobus monkeys.
Breakfast, check-out and transfer to the airport or ferry – or connect to a safari or Kilimanjaro climb on the mainland.
| Style | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Boutique Stone Town | Restored Swahili-Arabic houses with carved doors, rooftop terraces and sunset views over the harbour. |
| Beach Resorts | Relaxed hotels on Nungwi, Kendwa or Paje with pools, beach bars and easy access to excursions. |
| Luxury Villas & Retreats | Private villas with plunge pools, spa treatments and quiet, uncrowded beaches — perfect for honeymoons. |
June–October and December–February are dry and sunny. March–May brings the long rains.
All visitors must buy Zanzibar’s official inbound travel insurance online before arrival — we send you the link when you book.
Zanzibar is mainly Muslim. Swimwear is fine at hotels and on the beach; please cover shoulders and knees in Stone Town and villages.
Short flights connect Arusha and the Serengeti with Zanzibar. See our safari & beach combination.
Nungwi and Kendwa for swimming at all tides and sunsets; Paje for kite-surfing; Matemwe for quiet luxury near Mnemba. Read our Zanzibar beach guide.
Of course — stay as long as you like and we will adjust the plan.
Stone Town and spice tours are private; sea excursions can be shared or private on request.
Stone Town, Nungwi
Two sides of Zanzibar in four days: the history of Stone Town and the white sands of Nungwi.
Stone Town, Matemwe or Paje
A romantic island honeymoon with boutique hotels, private experiences and plenty of time to simply be together.
Stone Town, Prison Island
Short on time? See Zanzibar’s best highlights in three days – ideal as a safari add-on.
Every itinerary can be adjusted — more days, different camps, add Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro. Tell us what you have in mind and we will tailor it within 24 hours.
