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11-Day Zanzibar Island & Safari Experience
A carefully curated island escape combining white-sand beaches, Swahili culture, ocean adventures, wildlife and relaxation — with a full-day safari experience in mainland Tanzania.
Day by day
The island unfolds slowly.
Culture, coral reefs, open-ocean adventures and safari are balanced with unhurried beach days.
Day 1
Arrival in Zanzibar
A warm airport welcome and private, air-conditioned transfer to your beachfront accommodation, followed by time to settle in and relax.
Stay: Zanbluu Beach Hotel, Kiwengwa·Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 2
Spice Island, Stone Town & Prison Island
Discover a traditional spice farm, explore UNESCO-listed Stone Town and travel by boat to meet Prison Island's giant Aldabra tortoises.
Stay: Zanbluu Beach Hotel, Kiwengwa·Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3
Blue Safari, Snorkelling & Seafood BBQ
Cruise through turquoise waters, visit sandbanks and hidden lagoons, snorkel among tropical fish and enjoy a freshly prepared seafood lunch.
Stay: Zanbluu Beach Hotel, Kiwengwa·Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 4
Beach & Relaxation
An unscheduled day to enjoy the beach, swim in the Indian Ocean and experience Zanzibar at your own pace.
Stay: Zanbluu Beach Hotel, Kiwengwa·Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 5
Jozani Forest & Salaam Cave Turtles
Walk through Jozani Forest and its mangrove boardwalk, look for rare Red Colobus monkeys and visit the protected sea-turtle cave pool.
Stay: Zanbluu Beach Hotel, Kiwengwa·Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 6
Mnemba Dolphins & Snorkelling
Cruise towards Mnemba Island in search of wild dolphins, then snorkel among colourful coral reefs and tropical marine life.
Stay: Golden Hotel, Nungwi·Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 7
Mikumi National Park Safari
Fly to mainland Tanzania for a full-day guided game drive through Mikumi's savannah and forests, with a picnic lunch in the park.
Stay: Golden Hotel, Nungwi·Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8
Leisure Day in Nungwi
Slow down after the safari with a free day for the beach, hotel facilities or exploring Nungwi's local surroundings.
Stay: Golden Hotel, Nungwi·Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 9
Nungwi Sunset Dhow Cruise
Board a traditional wooden dhow for a golden-hour sail along Zanzibar's coastline as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.
Stay: Golden Hotel, Nungwi·Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 10
Final Day in Zanzibar
A final full day at leisure for one last swim, beach afternoon or time to explore Nungwi before your final island evening.
Stay: Golden Hotel, Nungwi·Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 11
Departure from Zanzibar
After breakfast and check-out, travel by private transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your journey home.
Stay: Departure day·Meals: Breakfast
Included in your journey
Everything that shapes the experience.
- 10 nights' accommodation as specified
- Meals indicated in the itinerary
- Private airport transfers
- All listed tours and activities
- English-speaking guides
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Applicable entrance fees
- Blue Safari and snorkelling
- Spice Farm, Stone Town and Prison Island
- Jozani Forest and Salaam Cave
- Mnemba dolphin search and snorkelling
- Mikumi National Park safari and associated domestic flights
- Nungwi sunset dhow cruise
- Zanzibar tourism taxes and travel insurance
- 24/7 support during the journey
Zanzibar awaits
Make this journey yours.
Availability and final details are confirmed when you enquire. We can tailor the pace and arrangements around you.
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