Travel guideZanzibar for First-Timers: Beaches, Stone Town and Spice Farms
Where to stay, what to see and how to balance beach days with culture on your first trip to Zanzibar.
Zanzibar · Tanzania
Zanzibar Getaway
White-sand beaches, crystal waters and rich culture.
Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
Next departure5 Dec – 9 Dec 2026
Spaces16 of 16 left
FromKSh 76,500
Overview
Five days of island life: a guided walk through UNESCO-listed Stone Town, a spice farm tour and long, slow days on the beaches of the north coast.
End with a sunset dhow cruise across the Indian Ocean.
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in paradise
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Fly to Zanzibar and transfer to your beachfront resort.
Activities- Airport transfer
DinnerNungwi beach resort
Day 2Stone Town & spices
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Explore the winding streets of Stone Town and a working spice farm.
Activities- Stone Town walking tour
- Spice farm
BreakfastDinnerNungwi beach resort
Day 3Beach day
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A free day to swim, snorkel or simply rest.
Activities- Optional snorkelling
BreakfastDinnerNungwi beach resort
Day 4Sunset dhow
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Afternoon at leisure, then sail into the sunset on a traditional dhow.
Activities- Dhow cruise
BreakfastDinnerNungwi beach resort
Day 5Departure
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Breakfast and transfer for your flight home.
Breakfast
What's included
- Return flights from Nairobi
- 4 nights' beachfront accommodation
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Stone Town & spice tour
- Sunset dhow cruise
- Airport transfers
Not included
- Lunches
- Zanzibar infrastructure tax
- Travel insurance
- Water sports
Good to know
Accommodation
Beachfront boutique resort
Transport
Return flights Nairobi–Zanzibar and private transfers
Meeting & departure point
JKIA Terminal 1A — 2 hours before flight
Difficulty
Easy
Travel requirements
Valid passport or national ID (East African residents). Yellow fever certificate where applicable. Travel insurance strongly recommended.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations more than 45 days before departure: deposit retained. 45–21 days: 50% of the total. Less than 21 days: no refund.
Refund policy
Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 14 days of an approved cancellation.
Departures
Status key: Open for booking · Almost full · Fully booked · Booking closed · Cancelled · Completed
Questions
Do I need a passport?
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Kenyan citizens may travel with a national ID; other nationalities need a passport.
Make an Enquiry
Reserve your place
KSh 76,500 per adult
KSh 85,000 — promotional price
Reserve with a 30% deposit. Pay the balance in full or in flexible Polepole instalments up to 21 days before departure.
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