5 Days Zanzibar Explorer
Five days is the sweet spot for Zanzibar. Long enough to explore the island properly, short enough to keep every day feeling fresh and full of discovery. This is our most popular package for good reason - it covers everything that makes Zanzibar extraordinary.
You'll spend a full day in Stone Town's 2,500-year-old medina, walk through a working spice plantation, snorkel the crystal waters of Mnemba Atoll alongside sea turtles and reef fish, trek into Jozani Forest to find the endemic red colobus monkey, and still have two days of pure beach time to decompress completely.
All accommodation is at a handpicked 4-star resort on the north coast - private beach, pool and a stunning view of the Indian Ocean.
1Day 1Arrival & Stone Town
Arrival & Stone Town
Arrive at Zanzibar Airport and transfer to your beach resort. Afternoon Stone Town walking tour: carved doors, the slave market memorial, Old Fort, spice bazaar and Forodhani Night Market.
- Private airport transfer to resort
- Hotel check-in & welcome drink
- Full Stone Town guided walking tour
- Forodhani Night Market dinner (own cost)
2Day 2Spice Farm & Beach
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Spice Farm & Beach
Morning spice plantation tour - walk through cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, cardamom, black pepper and lemongrass. Taste fresh spices and see how they're processed. Afternoon free at the resort beach.
- Spice plantation walking tour with tasting
- Traditional Zanzibari lunch at the farm
- Return to resort - free afternoon on the beach
- Optional: sunset dhow cruise (add-on)
3Day 3Mnemba Atoll Snorkeling
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Mnemba Atoll Snorkeling
A full morning snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll - one of East Africa's finest marine reserves. Expect hawksbill sea turtles, dolphins, colourful reef fish and pristine hard and soft coral formations.
- Boat transfer to Mnemba Atoll
- 2 - 3 hours snorkeling with guide
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Beach picnic lunch on return
- Afternoon free at resort
4Day 4Jozani Forest & East Coast
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Jozani Forest & East Coast
Drive south to Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park - home of the Zanzibar red colobus monkey, found nowhere else on Earth. Trek through ancient mahogany forest before visiting Paje on the east coast, famous for its tidal lagoon and kitesurfing.
- Jozani Forest guided trek (2 hrs)
- Red colobus monkey sighting
- Mangrove boardwalk
- Visit Paje Beach - tidal lagoon
- Return to north coast resort
5Day 5Final Beach Morning & Departure
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Final Beach Morning & Departure
A final morning at leisure - last swim, last coffee on the beach - before check-out and private transfer to the airport.
- Free morning at resort
- Hotel check-out by 11:00
- Private transfer to Zanzibar Airport
What's Included
- 4 nights in 4-star beach resort (twin or double)
- Daily breakfast + 2 lunches (Days 2 & 3)
- Private airport transfers (both ways)
- Full Stone Town guided walking tour
- Spice plantation tour with tasting & lunch
- Mnemba Atoll snorkeling trip (boat + equipment)
- Jozani Forest guided trek & national park fees
- All transport between activities
- 24/7 Mashuba Tours support
Not Included
- International or domestic flights to/from Zanzibar
- Dinners and unlisted meals
- Alcoholic drinks
- Travel & medical insurance
- Mnemba Atoll dive (snorkeling included; scuba is extra)
- Tips for guides and hotel staff
