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Zanzibar Beach Extension — 5 Days

Stone Town, spice and white sand. Wind down from safari or summit with the perfect island finish — Stone Town's lanes, spice tours and the powder-white beaches of the east coast.

Beach & Relaxation
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Location
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Difficulty
Easy
Group
Private or small group

From

From USD 750 per person

Indicative price including flights to Zanzibar — confirmed when you enquire.

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Overview

Zanzibar is the classic East African finale: the incense-scented alleys of Stone Town, spice plantations, and beaches of startlingly white sand above clear turquoise water.

This five-day extension pairs culture with pure relaxation — mornings exploring or diving, afternoons on the sand, and sundowners over the Indian Ocean.

It's designed to slot cleanly onto the end of a safari, a Kilimanjaro climb or a gorilla journey.

Tour highlights

  • Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO-listed Swahili capital
  • Tour a spice plantation in the island's interior
  • Days on the powder-white east coast beaches
  • Snorkel or dive the warm, teeming reef
  • The perfect calm after safari or summit

Route difficulty

Easy

Relaxed pace with little or no sustained trekking.

Best time to go

  • The classic travel windowOctober – March
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Day by day

Your itinerary

  1. Indian Ocean beaches of the Zanzibar coast

    Fly in over the turquoise channels, check into your hotel, and wander the alleys of historic Stone Town.

  2. Stone Town's alleys and ocean views

    Tour a spice plantation, then transfer across the island to your east coast beach resort.

  3. Indian Ocean beaches of the Zanzibar coast

    A full day at leisure — white sand, swimming, a dhow sail at sunset, or optional snorkelling.

  4. Stone Town's alleys and ocean views

    Join a guided boat trip to the sandbanks and reef for snorkelling, or simply keep the beach to yourself.

  5. Indian Ocean beaches of the Zanzibar coast

    A final morning on the sand, then transfer to the airport (with a quick Stone Town stop if time allows).

What's included

  • Return flights within Tanzania to Zanzibar
  • Hotels — one night Stone Town, three nights beach
  • Spice tour with guide
  • Reef boat trip with snorkelling
  • Breakfasts daily

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Lunches and dinners unless stated
  • Tips and personal expenses

What to bring

  • Swimwear, sun protection and a hat
  • Light, loose clothing
  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Cash for the old town markets

Good to know

More details provided at booking.

On the ground

Accommodation, transport & meals

Accommodation

  • One night in a characterful Stone Town hotel, three nights at an east coast beach resort
  • Upgrades available at a supplement

Transportation

  • Private transfers across the island including airport runs

Meals

  • Breakfasts included; local seafood restaurants on the beach for other meals
Is this tour for you?

Who this tour is for

  • A relaxed pace with little or no trekking — ideal for most travellers and families.

  • Travellers who want a complete, in-depth journey across Ethiopia and beyond.

  • Run small-group or privately so the experience stays personal.

Not sure it's the right fit? We'll help you choose — see how we plan trips.

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Indicative pricing

US$ 1,500

US$ 750 per person × 2

Group size2 people
A guide estimate — final quotes are confirmed after enquiry and depend on exact dates and group size. Indicative price including flights to Zanzibar — confirmed when you enquire.

Why travel with us

  • Licensed local guides (park-required)
  • Small, personal groups
  • Routes tailored to you
  • Responsible, community-led
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Questions

Tour FAQs

Yes — it links smoothly from Arusha or Nairobi with a direct domestic flight to Zanzibar.

The east coast has stunning shallow lagoons at low tide; trips to offshore sandbanks and the reef give the best swimming and snorkelling.

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