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Zanzibar Beach & Culture Week
A standalone Zanzibar itinerary for travellers not combining a mainland safari — pairing Stone Town's UNESCO heritage with an unhurried stretch of beach time on the island's northeast coast.
Duration
7 Days
Style
Private or Group
Difficulty
Easy
Best Season
June – October, December – February
Highlights
- Three nights in historic Stone Town, four on the northeast coast
- Guided spice farm and Stone Town heritage tours
- Snorkelling at Mnemba Atoll
- Flexible enough to suit families, couples or solo travellers
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Day by Day
Explore Zanzibar's UNESCO-listed old town, its markets, palaces and Swahili architecture, with a guided spice farm excursion.
- Stone Town walking tour
- Spice farm tour
- Sunset dhow cruise
Boutique heritage hotel, Stone Town Breakfast
Relocate to the island's northeast coast for beach time, reef snorkelling and optional diving at Mnemba Atoll.
- Mnemba Atoll snorkelling
- Beach time
- Optional PADI diving
Beachfront resort, northeast coast Breakfast
Transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for onward or international departure.
- Airport transfer
Breakfast
Included
- 6 nights accommodation as specified
- Stone Town guided walking tour
- Spice farm tour
- Airport transfers
- Daily breakfast
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Snorkelling/diving equipment rental
- Gratuities
Practical Information
- Arrival: Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
- Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from certain countries — confirm with your consultant
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this be combined with a mainland safari?+
Yes — this itinerary is frequently added as a closing week to any of our safari journeys.