Six days on Zanzibar Island off the coast of Tanzania gives you the perfect combination of history, culture, and beach. Wander the UNESCO-listed Arab-Swahili lanes of Stone Town, visit a working clove and spice plantation, snorkel over coral gardens with sea turtles, and spend the final days on the powder-white beaches of Nungwi or Kendwa with nothing on the agenda but the sound of the Indian Ocean.
Six days on Zanzibar Island off the coast of Tanzania gives you the perfect combination of history, culture, and beach. Wander the UNESCO-listed Arab-Swahili lanes of Stone Town, visit a working clove and spice plantation, snorkel over coral gardens with sea turtles, and spend the final days on the powder-white beaches of Nungwi or Kendwa with nothing on the agenda but the sound of the Indian Ocean.
Arrive at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and transfer to Stone Town. Afternoon guided walking tour through the UNESCO-listed old quarter with its Arab-Swahili architecture, the ornate House of Wonders, and the famous hand-carved wooden doors, each unique. Evening at the Forodhani Night Market on the seafront for Zanzibar pizza, fresh seafood skewers, and sugarcane juice. Overnight Stone Town.
Morning spice farm tour to see cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper growing and taste them fresh. Afternoon visit to Jozani Forest, home to the endemic Zanzibar red colobus monkey found nowhere else on earth. Drive up to the north coast and check in to your beach resort. Overnight Nungwi or Kendwa.
Morning boat trip to Mnemba Atoll, Zanzibar's best snorkeling and diving site with clear water, coral gardens, and resident sea turtles that you can snorkel alongside. Return to the beach by noon for a long afternoon of swimming and sunbathing on Nungwi Beach, one of the island's most beautiful stretches of white sand. Overnight Nungwi.
Relaxed morning at Nungwi Beach. Walk 2 km south to Kendwa Beach for a change of scenery - slightly quieter with fewer resorts. Afternoon traditional dhow sunset cruise along the coast with cocktails as the sun drops into the Indian Ocean. Evening beach bonfire at your resort. Overnight Nungwi.
Drive down the east coast to Paje Beach, the kitesurfing capital of East Africa with consistent trade winds and a long shallow lagoon perfect for learning. Optional kitesurfing lesson or simply relax on the deserted east coast beaches. Stop at the ancient ruins of Chwaka and Maruhubi Palace on the way back. Overnight Nungwi.
Final morning swim and breakfast at the resort. Drive back through Stone Town for any last shopping - Zanzibar is famous for spices, essential oils, and locally made coconut products. Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight. End of tour.
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