Pickup anywhere on Zanzibar and return to the same agreed point on each activity day. Pickup and return are included in the displayed guide prices.
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ZANZIBAR PACKAGE | 5 DAYS
5-Day Private Zanzibar: Islands, Reefs & Sunset
Stone Town, spices and Prison Island, private Menai Bay and Mnemba boat days, forest and caves, and a private northern sunset cruise. Hotels separate.
$1130 per adultWhen two adults book · USD per adult
AT A GLANCE
Know your trip
before you go.
Private Sea & Island Journey brings together 5 days of island activities for guests who have arranged their own accommodation. Day 1 combines Stone Town, Spice Farm & Prison Island. Day 2 combines Private Menai Bay boat trip. Day 3 combines Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave & Paje. Day 4 combines Private Mnemba reef trip with seafood lunch. Day 5 combines Nungwi, turtles, Kendwa & private sunset dhow. Afranza arranges pickup and return to the same agreed Zanzibar location each activity day. Full-day activity days include a local food or seafood lunch. Your daily departure times and the shared or private boat arrangements listed in the itinerary are confirmed before payment. Hotels and airport transfers are separate services available on request.
Duration5 days
WhereZanzibar
Travel stylePrivate boat for your group.
YOUR ROUTE, CLEARLY PLANNED
Your daily itinerary
Local food or seafood lunch included on full-day activities.
Private boat for your group.
DAY 1
Stone Town, Spice Farm & Prison Island
Start with pickup from your agreed Zanzibar location. Walk through Stone Town with a guide, exploring the old lanes, markets and Swahili history. Visit a spice farm with a guide to identify local spices and enjoy the included tastings. Take the return boat to Prison Island for the giant-tortoise area and an island walk. Local food or seafood lunch is included on full-day activity days. Return to the same agreed pickup point after the day’s activities. Departure times and stop order are confirmed for your hotel, tides and supplier availability.
Lunch: Local food or seafood lunch included on full-day activities.
DAY 2
Private Menai Bay boat trip
Start with pickup from your agreed Zanzibar location. Board the confirmed dhow or boat in Menai Bay for snorkeling and island or sandbank stops as conditions permit. Your boat is reserved for your party on this day. Local food or seafood lunch is included on full-day activity days. Return to the same agreed pickup point after the day’s activities. Departure times and stop order are confirmed for your hotel, tides and supplier availability.
Lunch: Local food or seafood lunch included on full-day activities.
DAY 3
Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave & Paje
Start with pickup from your agreed Zanzibar location. Explore Jozani with a forest guide, looking for red colobus monkeys and visiting the mangrove area. Visit Kuza Cave for a freshwater swim; swimming is optional and subject to site rules. Stop at Paje Beach for a walk, photos and time by the ocean. Local food or seafood lunch is included on full-day activity days. Return to the same agreed pickup point after the day’s activities. Departure times and stop order are confirmed for your hotel, tides and supplier availability.
Lunch: Local food or seafood lunch included on full-day activities.
DAY 4
Private Mnemba reef trip with seafood lunch
Start with pickup from your agreed Zanzibar location. Travel by boat to the Mnemba reef area for guided snorkeling; this is a marine-area trip, not entry to the private island. Your boat is reserved for your party on this day. Local food or seafood lunch is included on full-day activity days. Return to the same agreed pickup point after the day’s activities. Departure times and stop order are confirmed for your hotel, tides and supplier availability.
Lunch: Seafood lunch included; tell us about dietary needs.
DAY 5
Nungwi, turtles, Kendwa & private sunset dhow
Start with pickup from your agreed Zanzibar location. Explore Nungwi and visit the turtle aquarium named in your confirmed itinerary. Enjoy free time on Kendwa Beach before the next confirmed stop. Board the confirmed sunset dhow in the late afternoon; the light and sunset view depend on weather. Your boat is reserved for your party on this day. Local food or seafood lunch is included on full-day activity days. Return to the same agreed pickup point after the day’s activities. Departure times and stop order are confirmed for your hotel, tides and supplier availability.
Lunch: Local food or seafood lunch included on full-day activities.
Durations are planning estimates, including transfers where included. Pickup location, tides, weather and traffic can change timing and stop order. Hosam will confirm availability, itinerary and your total price before you book.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Stone Town, Spice Farm & Prison Island
- Private Menai Bay boat trip
- Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave & Paje
- Private Mnemba reef trip with seafood lunch
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Pickup anywhere on Zanzibar and return to the same agreed point each activity day
- Guided Stone Town walk
- Guided spice farm visit and tastings
- Prison Island return boat and standard entry
- Jozani Forest guide and standard entry
- Kuza Cave entry
- Menai Bay boat, snorkeling equipment and lunch
- Mnemba reef boat, snorkeling equipment and seafood lunch
- Confirmed turtle aquarium entry
- Sunset dhow cruise with the shared or private boat stated for that day
- Local food or seafood lunch on each full-day tour
NOT INCLUDED
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Personal purchases and tips
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Your package proposal
These days are a suggested plan. Your written USD proposal confirms the activities, daily pickup and return, meals, entrance and boat fees, cancellation terms and exclusions. Accommodation is not included; ask if you want a separate hotel quote.
PLACES TO VISIT
See the places
along the way.
Numbered markers show approximate places, not the road or boat route. Pickup, stop order and the final route are confirmed with your trip plan.
- 01Stone TownNext stop
- 02Spice farmNext stop
- 03Prison IslandNext stop
- 04Menai BayNext stop
- 05Jozani ForestNext stop
- 06Kuza CaveNext stop
- 07PajeNext stop
- 08Mnemba marine areaNext stop
- 09NungwiNext stop
- 10Kendwa
BOOK WITH CLARITY
Payment, children & cancellation
Children under 18 receive an age- and activity-specific quote before payment. Children must travel with an adult. Infants are not automatically free; supplier age and safety rules apply.
Standard activity-package cancellation cutoff: 7 days before the first activity. Any non-refundable supplier exception must be agreed before payment. See Booking information for deposits, late cancellation and weather refunds.
Read deposits, weather and refund rules ↗PRACTICAL DETAILS
Pickup
Pickup anywhere on Zanzibar and return to the same agreed point on each activity day. Pickup and return are included in the displayed guide prices.
Meeting point
Your agreed Zanzibar hotel or meeting point, confirmed before the tour.
Availability
Subject to operator availability, weather and sea conditions.
Languages
Our main operating language is English. Guides in other languages, including Chinese, are available on request and subject to confirmation.