8 Days Best Holiday Vacations For The Backpackers

Stone Town, Jambiani & Kendwa, Urban/South/North Coast of Zanzibar - Tanzania

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A member of our team will meet you at Zanzibar Airport or Ferry Port

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Overview

Experience the best of Zanzibar with a perfect blend of culture and relaxation. Begin your journey in Stone Town City, staying at the historic Tembo House Hotel, where Arabian charm meets oceanfront views. Explore winding alleys, spice markets, and the island’s rich heritage right at your doorstep. Then unwind at the stunning Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco, set on one of Zanzibar’s Most Beautiful Beaches. Enjoy white sands, turquoise waters, and breathtaking sunsets for the ultimate island escape.

Step into history as you explore the winding alleys of Stone Town City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site alive with culture and heritage. Continue your journey at a Lush Spice Plantation, where you’ll experience the aromas and flavors that made Zanzibar famous — an immersive tour blending history, tradition, and local life.

Escape to paradise with a day trip to Nakupenda Sandbank, one of Zanzibar’s most breathtaking natural wonders. Cruise across shimmering turquoise waters to this stunning stretch of soft white sand surrounded by the Indian Ocean. Spend the day swimming, snorkeling, and soaking up the sun in complete tranquility.

Set sail on the magical Safari Blue Experience to Kwale Island, where you'll snorkel in crystal-clear lagoons, feast on more fresh seafood, and relax on sandbanks surrounded by the Indian Ocean’s infinite blue. Top it all off with a relaxing beach day — just the two of you, sun, sea, and serenity.

Explore Zanzibar’s Northern Gems with a visit to Baraka Natural Aquarium, where you can swim and snorkel with endangered sea turtles in a natural tidal pool. Continue to Nungwi’s Fish Market to witness the bustling trade of fresh catches, then discover the artistry of Traditional Dhow Building at the boatyard. End your journey at the stunning Kendwa Beach, famous for its soft white sands, calm crystal waters, and breathtaking sunsets.

What's Included

  • All entrances fees, and service fees included
  • Services of Experienced Professional Tour Guide
  • Hotel Accommodations as shown in the package
  • Unlimited Portable Wi-Fi connect upto 5 Devices
  • VAT (18% charged by the Government)
  • All excursions shown in the package
  • Mineral Water during the tours
  • Transport Waiting Charge

What's Excluded

  • Drinks & Beverages (Champagne, Spirits, Premium Brands and Cigars)
  • Visa fees (US $50 / US $100 for American or Irish Passport holders)
  • Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
  • Gratuities for Guides/Drivers (please tip separately)
  • All items of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance if needed
  • Airport/Departure Tax
  • International Flights

Details Itinerary

Warm Welcome to Zanzibar Island

On arrival at the Zanzibar Airport, you will be met and greet by our guide and the driver then transferred to your hotel. You will have an overnight stay at Paradise Beach Resort on Bed and Breakfast basis at Promo Standard Rooms.

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast (BB)

Type of Accommodations: Paradise Beach Resort or Similar Accommodation

Taste The Island Spices & Herbs, Discover The Secrets Of Stone Town then Escape To Prison Island

Morning after breakfast pick-up from Paradise Beach Resort to Taste and Smell The Island Spices & Herbs. Our guided walking tour passes through villages and spice plantations, a walk through the farms as spice farms workers climbs trees, seek out specific plants and cuts off various barks, letting you see, feel and taste everything. You will be decorated with palm-leaf accessories such as ties, rings, bracelets, and glasses. At the Spice farms, you will have an opportunity to taste some of the exotic fruits of Zanzibar.

Next stop is to Discover The Secrets Of Stone Town City. One of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Cultural Arts Centre of East Africa. Takes around the historical culture and architectural important town of Zanzibar with a century history. It includes a visit to former slave market site, now stands as Anglican church built in 1871, town market, visit the Zanzibar Memorial Museum, House of Wonder built in 1883 (Beit-Al-Ajab), Old Arab Fort, Palace Museum, Old Indian dispensary (Cultural Center).

We will end this memorable day with a good-half-an-hour boat trip to Escape To Prison Island. Visit Lloyd Mathew's Architecture built in 1893 and the Island is a home of Aldabra Giant Tortoises. There is also a nursery for baby tortoises, where you can see baby tortoises of different ages. Flanged by an amazing beach of reef sanctuary, the island is ideal for swimming, snorkeling and beach relaxation. After tours, you will be dropped off at your hotel for overnight (BB).

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast (BB)

Type of Accommodations: Paradise Beach Resort or Similar Accommodation

Swimming in the Healing Mineral Water at Kuza Cave then Dining at The Rock Zanzibar

Morning after breakfast pick-up from Paradise Beach Resort to Jambiani Village to Unhide The Secrets of Kuza Cave. Discover the ancient limestone cave known as “Kuza Cave” and crystal clear healing mineral water pool that have been found human & animal bones from 2000BC along with some food preparation utensils. It a sacred place to the forefathers of Jambiani residents and it is a 50 meter round sinkhole in the middle of a small jungle in Jambiani. Swimming in the healing mineral waters is an unforgettable experience. It takes a moment to get into the water, but it is relaxing after.

Then, we will heading to Exploring Jozani & Mangrove’s Forest. The forest, with trees older than 100 years, is the sanctuary for some very interesting animals, including the Red Collobus Monkey, the small Zanzibar leopard, blue monkey, chameleon, mongoose, bush baby, tree hyrax, bush pig, civet, and two small antelope species found only on Zanzibar, Zanzibar duiker and sunni. This trip is excellent for nature lovers who want to experience the thrilling fascination of walking through large pandanus and palm trees. Your experienced guide will lead you through the network of paths and give you some surprising information on the plant's use. The path will lead you through the mangrove habitat, where you can easily spot some fish and crabs.

The last stop is Dining at The Rock Restaurant - A restaurant with its own island! Of course we will book a table for you. It is located in front of Michamvi Pingwe beach on the south-east coast of the island, the Rock sits on a rock. It promises a unique dining experience with all-natural, fresh, and passionately prepared food. A charming, exclusive restaurant that instantly became one of the icons of Zanzibar is decorated in a simple, local island style. The Rock specializes in seafood and local tastes, and it plays an important role in local fishermen and farmers' lives, especially those from the nearby village Michamvi, as the restaurant's needs directly benefit their community. After tours, you will be dropped off at your hotel for overnight (BB).

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast (BB)

Type of Accommodations: Paradise Beach Resort or Similar Accommodation

Safari Blue Experience

Morning after breakfast pick-up from Paradise Beach Resort to Fumba Village then Sail to Kwale Island by a comfortable Traditional Wooden Dhow. You will explore the Menai Bay where dolphins are often sighted. When dropping the anchor at Kwale sandbank where you can snorkeling the coral reefs. Kwale Island - a great place to explore and climb an ancient baobab tree, which fallen down hundreds years ago but still standing tall. You’ll be served a buffet of grilled fish, lobster, calamari, chickens and coconut rice. The boat sails to a stunning natural lagoon where there is opportunity to swim. This full-day trip to Kwale Island is a perfect chance to see Zanzibar at its most pristine, traveling under sail for a truly authentic island experience. After tours, you will be dropped off at your hotel for overnight (BB)

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast (BB)

Type of Accommodations: Paradise Beach Resort or Similar Accommodation

Snorkeling at Mnemba Coral Gardens

Morning after breakfast pick-up from Paradise Beach Resort for Snorkeling at Mnemba Coral Gardens. Swim in the turquoise waters and surround yourself by the tropical fish from the Indian Ocean. During your snorkel trip, we visit two different snorkel sites at Mnemba Atoll. An experienced snorkeling guide will be showing you all the beautiful fish and marine life that can be found in the reefs of Zanzibar. Explore the colorful reefs of Mnemba atoll during two snorkeling sessions in the warm and clear water of the Indian Ocean! On the boat, we serve soft drinks, fruit & delicious local snacks. Take pictures on the stunning sandbank (only by the low tide). There is time to relax on one of the most beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. You will not want to go back to your hotel. After tours, you will be dropped off at your hotel for overnight (BB).

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast (BB)

Type of Accommodations: Paradise Beach Resort or Similar Accommodation

Relax On The Beach Hotel At Your Own Leisure

Swims or Some leisure at Paradise Beach Resort or flexible to arrange any activities. You can relax at the beautiful Beach of Uroa. Soft snow-white sand covers the coast and the bottom, tall coconut palms grow around the perimeter. The Indian Ocean is warm and calm, the water is azure. It is a not crowded, quiet and calm beach.

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast (BB)

Type of Accommodations: Paradise Beach Resort or Similar Accommodation

Time To Say Goodbye

Breakfast at the Hotel – Swims or Some leisure at Paradise Beach Resort. You can use hotel facilities till the time for the transfer to Zanzibar Airport (Depends on the flight departure timing). Late check-out will be charged extra depending on room availability at the time.

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