Zanzibar – beaches & Stone Town

On the Spice Island, the lanes of Stone Town tell centuries of Swahili, Arab and Indian history. To the east and north, white sand beaches fringed by a turquoise lagoon invite you to relax and set sail on a dhow.

Itinerary

1. Day 1 — Flight Abidjan → Zanzibar via Addis Ababa, check-in in Stone Town
2. Day 2 — Stone Town: guided tour, market, evening at the Forodhani Gardens
3. Day 3 — Spice tour and Prison Island, drive to the coast
4. Day 4 — Snorkelling at Mnemba Atoll
5. Day 5 — Jozani Forest, afternoon at the beach
6. Day 6 — Free beach day, sunset dhow cruise
7. Day 7 — Airport transfer and return flight to Abidjan

Highlights

• Guided tour of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Spice tour on a plantation
• Boat trip to Prison Island and its giant tortoises
• Snorkelling trip to Mnemba Atoll
• Jozani Forest and its red colobus monkeys
• Sunset aboard a traditional dhow
• Dinner at the Forodhani Gardens

Our 4 packages

Indicative prices, confirmed by a firm quote.

Practical information

Flights

Abidjan → Zanzibar via Addis Ababa, approximately 9 to 11 hours including a stopover

Climate

Tropical: dry and sunny from June to October and from December to February; long rains in April–May

Currency

Tanzanian shilling (TZS); the US dollar is widely accepted

Health

Yellow fever vaccination certificate required; malaria prevention recommended

Good to know

Zanzibar is predominantly Muslim: modest dress advised in Stone Town, swimwear for the beach only

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