Affordable 5 days Zanzibar holiday

Package Overview

This 5 days Zanzibar holiday offers an excellent introduction to the exotic island of Zanzibar. Starting in Stone Town, you’ll explore the rich culture and history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site on a guided walking tour. Experience the scents of Zanzibar with a spice tour, where you’ll discover exotic spices and fruits. Enjoy a boat cruise to Prison Island, sail on a traditional wooden dhow, snorkel in Menai Bay’s conservation area, and indulge in a Swahili-style seafood buffet. 

The 5 Days Zanzibar package includes hotels, airport transfers, and exciting activities, ensuring a stress-free vacation. Booking is easy! Just send us an inquiry, and we’ll respond with three different package options: five-star, four-star, and three-star hotels, so you can choose the best fit for your budget.

8 Days Best of Zanzibar

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive & Transfer to Hotel

Karibu! Welcome to Zanzibar!

Upon arrival at the airport, our driver will be waiting for you just outside the arrival area, holding a sign with your name on it. The pick-up time will be based on your flight details, which you can provide once you confirm the package. There are no additional charges for the transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: Full-Day Safari Blue Trip

The Safari Blue trip is a full-day tour along Menai Bay, known for its stunning coral reefs, making it one of Zanzibar’s top marine attractions. The tour includes visiting natural sandbanks, swimming and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, exploring Kwale Island’s lush green lagoon, and climbing an ancient Baobab tree for breathtaking views of the island.

This is the perfect tour for ocean lovers, as you’ll encounter a wide range of colorful fish and other marine life thriving among the coral reefs and underwater plants that create the bay’s barrier reef ecosystem.

The tour also features a delicious fresh seafood BBQ, including octopus, lobsters, squid, calamari, and fish, along with tropical fruits like bananas, watermelons, pineapples, and mangoes. It promises to be an unforgettable adventure, showcasing the beauty of Zanzibar’s waters, and you’ll quickly understand why it’s called the “Blue Safari.”

Safari Blue Highlights:

  • Swimming and snorkeling around Menai Bay
  • Seafood BBQ lunch featuring octopus, lobsters, squid, prawns, and more
  • Tasting tropical fruits such as mangoes, bananas, pineapples, and watermelons
  • Sailing on a traditional boat
  • Visiting Kwale Island, with its natural lagoon and sandbank

Day 3: Half Day – Mnemba Dolphins & Snorkeling

The Mnemba Dolphins and Snorkeling Tour offers an exciting adventure designed to give you the ultimate holiday experience in Zanzibar’s paradise islands.

The tour begins with a thrilling swim with wild dolphins, followed by snorkeling in the shallow waters near Mnemba Island. Located on the northeast coast of Zanzibar, Mnemba Island is renowned for its excellent snorkeling opportunities and is one of the best spots to see dolphins. 

This is a must-visit destination for snorkel enthusiasts. You willl explore this top snorkeling location by a traditional boat from Kigomani Beach in Matemwe, then dive into the water with your guide to discover the vibrant underwater world and enjoy swimming with the dolphins.

Tour Highlights:

  • Swimming with dolphins and snorkeling around Mnemba Island’s coral reefs
  • Tasting tropical fruits such as mangoes, bananas, pineapples, and watermelons
  • Traveling in a local private boat
  • Optional seafood BBQ (additional cost) featuring octopus, lobsters, squid, prawns, and more

Day 4: Spice Farm, Prison Island & Stone Town

This full-day combined experience tour lets you explore Spice Farms, Prison Island, and Stone Town in one exciting day. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Spice Farms, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour led by a local expert. At the end of the tour, you’ll savor a delicious spiced rice lunch accompanied by mouthwatering tropical fruits.

After lunch, you’ll head to Prison Island to learn about the famous Giant Tortoises, some of which can live up to 200 years. You’ll have the opportunity to touch, feed, and take amazing photos with these incredible creatures.

Next, you’ll take a boat ride to Stone Town for a historical tour, visiting iconic landmarks such as Freddie Mercury’s House, the House of Wonders, Sultan’s Palace, Darajani Market, Tipu Tipu House, and more.

Tour Highlights:

  • Smelling and tasting the spices grown in Zanzibar
  • Enjoying a spiced rice pilau lunch at the Spice Farm
  • Tasting tropical fruits like mangoes, bananas, pineapples, and watermelons
  • Visiting historical sites in Stone Town, including the House of Wonders and Freddie Mercury’s House
  • Swimming, snorkeling, and feeding the Giant Tortoises at Prison Island
  • Shopping for spices at a local village farm in Zanzibar

Day 5: Transfer to the Airport, Goodbye!

After five days of your Zanzibar holiday, this day you will take your flight back home.

Depending on your flight time, our driver will take you from the hotel to the airport.

We hope you leave with a lot of memories and a few souvenirs too!

End of the 5 Days Zanzibar Holiday

Inclusions

  • Accommodation
  • Return airport to hotel transfers
  • Breakfast & Dinner
  • Transport during excursions
  • Entrances
  • Drinking water while on excursions
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All Taxes and VAT
  • Local SIM Cards