Location: Zanzibar
Day 1 - 30 Aug 2021
Stone Town
Content: Arrive in Stonetown, Zanzibar either by plane or ferry. Check into your hotel, I recommend the Dhow Palace or Antonio Garden Hotel.
Old fort
Content: Walk through the streets of Stonetown. Explore the Old fort & relax at the Forodhani park.
Forodhani Food Stalls
Content: Enjoy dinner at the food market, the Forodhani Food market, inside the park.
Location: Changuu Island
Day 2 - 31 Aug 2021
Changuu Island | Prison Island
Content: Take a day trip to Prison Island & Nakupenda Sand Bank. The tour will probably last about half of the day. See giant tortoises at Prison Island and walk through the ruins.
Location: Zanzibar
Day 2 - 31 Aug 2021
Nakupenda Tours Zanzibar
Content: Afterwards sail to Nakupenda Sand Bank. Enjoy a seafood buffet & swim in the Indian Ocean!
Maru Maru Hotel | Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Content: Grab drinks + a snack at the Maru Maru Hotel for the best views of the city. I highly recommend trying to be there for sunset!
Location: Zanzibar
Day 3 - 1 Sep 2021
Stone Town
Content: Start the day with a Spice Tour outside of Stonetown. The tours are usually free and done by the community, but it is customary to tip your guides.
Location: Nungwi
Day 3 - 1 Sep 2021
Nungwi
Content: Make your way to Nungwi, in the north of the island. Check into your accommodation, I recommend Vila Carlotta, Makofi Guest House, or Papaya Guest House.
Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
Content: Visit the Mnarani Natural Aquarium. You can see Sea Turtles rescued from the coast as they recover until they're able to be released back into the ocean again!
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Day 3 - 1 Sep 2021
Nungwi Beach
Content: Enjoy swimming in the ocean. Take a sunset cruise on a local Nglawa / Dhow. It's a great way to enjoy the local culture
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Day 4 - 2 Sep 2021
Mnemba Island
Content: Take a trip to Mnemba Island off the coast of the island. Snorkel in the reefs, enjoy fresh fruit and relax at the local sandbank. If you're a certified scuba diver, this is a great place to do some dives!
Location: Zanzibar
Day 4 - 2 Sep 2021
The Z Hotel
Content: Get a sunset dinner at the Z Hotel on Nungwi Beach. The food is delicious & the views are great
Location: Kendwa
Day 4 - 2 Sep 2021
Kendwa Rocks Beach Resort
Content: If you're in Zanzibar during a Full Moon, I highly recommend going to the Full Moon Party in Kendwa Rocks
Location: Kiwengwa
Day 5 - 3 Sep 2021
Kiwengwa
Content: Make your way to Kiwengwa, Zanzibar. Take a cruise to the local reefs with fishermen on Ngalawa's. Enjoy a meal at Il Pontile while taking in the views of the island. Relax on the beach and live the 'hakuna matata' lifestyle.
Kiwengwa Beach
Content: Get Henna from local Swahili Women. Take a cooking class and learn to cook as Swahili people do! If you plan on spending the night, I recommend checking out Lazy Beach House. Check out the local coves as well, they're great to explore at low tide.
Location: Paje
Day 6 - 4 Sep 2021
Paje Beach
Content: Make your way to Paje in the morning. I recommend staying at Mlango Guest House. Explore the local beach
Paje Beach
Content: Take Kitesurfing lessons if interested, this is the kitesurfing hot spot of the island!
Location: Paje
Day 7 - 5 Sep 2021
Paje Beach
Content: If you're taking kitesurfing lessons, it's a good idea to split them over a couple of days! So continue your lessons this day.
Location: Magharibi
Day 7 - 5 Sep 2021
The Safari Blue, Zanzibar
Content: if you’re not taking kitesurfing lessons take a day trip to Safari Blue. You can swim in incredible natural lagoons. Such a beautiful place!!
Location: Jambiani
Day 8 - 6 Sep 2021
Ifa Beach Resort
Content: Head to Jambiani. Stay at Ifa Beach Resort if possible, I loved our stay there. Spend the early afternoon relaxing at the resort's facilities.
Kuza Cave
Content: Check out Kuza Cave! This is one of my favorite places on the island, it's a great cave to swim in. Plus, it holds significant cultural value! The water is said to be wish water :)
Residence Gadea&Gadea Garden Restaurant
Content: Enjoy dinner at the Gadea Garden Residence. The food is quite delicious!
Location: Kizimkazi Mkunguni
Day 9 - 7 Sep 2021
Kizimkazi Mkunguni
Content: Wake up before sunrise to meet local fisherman at the beach in Kizimkazi. From there, hop in a boat and ride about 20 mins until you reach the migration patterns of dolphins. Jump in & out of the water swimming with wild dolphins!!
Location: Mzambarauni
Day 9 - 7 Sep 2021
Mtende Beach
Content: Afterward, return to your hotel & rest for a little bit. Once you're rested head out to Mtende Beach. I recommend checking the tide patterns for that day - you'll want to visit at low tide and watch as the tide comes in. I recommend eating at the local Swahili restaurant on the beach, Usumba Restaurant, instead of the hotel. It's got more food options and better prices.
Location: Jambiani
Day 10 - 8 Sep 2021
Jambiani
Content: Check out of your hotel & make your way back to Stonetown.
Location: Zanzibar
Day 10 - 8 Sep 2021
Stone Town
Content: If leaving from DAR airport, take the ferry back to the mainland. If leaving from ZNZ airport, spend the day in Stonetown. I recommend grabbing food at Lukman. If you're in the mood for coffee - check out Zanzibar Coffee House :)