Is the tour customizable?

Yes! Add nights, upgrade hotels, or include snorkeling, diving, or a sunset cruise.

Light clothes, swimsuit, sandals, sunscreen, hat & sunglasses.

Is the trip family-friendly?

Yes! The itinerary is relaxed and suitable for couples, families, and solo travelers. Some resorts offer family rooms and kid-friendly facilities.

Can I extend my stay?

Absolutely! Add extra nights in Zanzibar or combine this tour with a mainland Tanzania safari for the ultimate bush-to-beach adventure.

Do I need any vaccinations?

Recommended: Yellow Fever (if arriving from an endemic country)

4 Days, 3 Nights Zanzibar trip

Transportation
Airline, Boat
Accomodation
3 Stars Hotels
Maximum Altitude
2,000 metres
Departure from
Your choice
Best season
Feb, Mar, Apr & May
Tour type
Eco-Tour
Meals
All meals during the tour
Language
Swahili, English, French
Fitness level
Easy to Moderate
Group Size
1-1,000
Minimum Age
5
Maximum Age
65

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

FAQs

Map

Overview

The position of Zanzibar, which is washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, made this archipelago a favorable base for traders voyaging between Africa, Arabia, and India. These three cultures shaped Zanzibar’s history, traditions, food and language. Because of the traders’ need to communicate with the natives, a new language emerged which combined Arabic, Persian, English, and Swahili.

Zanzibar is one of the main archipelagoes of Tanzania, and the name Tanzania comes from combining the names Tanganyika and Zanzibar. The name Zanzibar comes from the Arabic Zanjibār and Persian Zang-bār. It combines the words Zang (“Black“) + bār (“coast, land, country“). Zanzibar is also called “Coast of Black”.

Highlights

Explore the winding alleys and rich history of Stone Town
Visit a local spice farm and learn about Zanzibar’s fragrant legacy
Enjoy time at leisure on pristine white-sand beaches
Optional activities: snorkeling, dhow sailing, island tours, or spa treatments
Ideal for couples, families, or solo travelers seeking relaxation

Day 1 :

Prison and Nakupenda Islands

Nestled just off the coast of historic Stone Town, Nakupenda Beach is Zanzibar’s hidden oasis, epitomizing pristine beauty and tranquility. It’s a secluded stretch where the white sands and azure waters create a serene escape, a place where visitors can leave the world behind and step into a slice of paradise.

Day 2 :

Paje and Le Saint Tropez

Paje Beach, located on the south-eastern coast of Zanzibar, is a vibrant yet serene destination known for its breathtaking natural beauty and active water sports scene. With its powdery white sand and turquoise waters, Paje is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts, particularly kite surfers.

The beach experiences significant tidal changes, which affect the type of activities you can engage in. Low tide is perfect for beach walks and exploring tidal pools, while high tide is ideal for swimming and various water activities.

Day 3 :

Mnemba and Kendwa Island

Kendwa Beach, located on the northwestern coast of Zanzibar, is a true tropical paradise that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and modern amenities and is one of the most popular beaches in Zanzibar with many accommodation options ranging from budget to impressive luxury.

Known for its powdery white sands, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and stunning sunsets, Kendwa was recently voted the best beach in Africa and indeed the 4th best beach in the entire world. High praise indeed.

Unlike most beaches of Zanzibar, Kendwa is not affected by strong tidal variations. It is the ideal beach if you are looking to lounge around and swim all day long, without having to walk a long way out to reach the ocean at low tide. Because the ocean at Kendwa is so calm, it is not really a suitable beach for kiting or other similar water sports requiring wind. For wind enthusiasts, the east coast beaches are recommended, with Paje Beach considered the home of kitesurfing in Zanzibar.

Kendwa is slightly more laid back than nearby Nungwi but is still a well known tourist area with some parties over the weekends and around the full moon.

Day 4 :

Stone Town

The Stone Town of Zanzibar is a fine example of the Swahili coastal trading towns of East Africa. It retains its urban fabric and townscape virtually intact and contains many fine buildings that reflect its particular culture, which has brought together and homogenized disparate elements of the cultures of Africa, the Arab region, India, and Europe over more than a millennium.