6 Day Zanzibar Beach & Cultural Tour

This 6-day tour of Zanzibar strikes a balance between beach relaxing and submerging in the rich cultural and historical aspects that Zanzibar has. It includes time in Stone Town as well as on the spice plantations, beaches and this beautiful East African island country.

6 Day Zanzibar Beach & Cultural Tour
Itinerary at a Glance:
  • Day 01

    Arrive Stonetown, Zanzibar

  • Day 02

    Day tour of Stonetown, Zanzibar

  • Day 03

    Kiwengwa

  • Day 04 & 05

    Kiwengwa

  • Day 06

    Tour ends in Stonetown

Day 01

Arrive Stonetown, Zanzibar

On arrival at the Zanzibar Airport or Sea Ferry terminal, you will be met and transferred to the Zanzibar Serena Hotel in Stone Town.  Here you will spend the next (2) nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis.  Enjoy this afternoon at your leisure.
Zanzibar Serena Inn is situated on the sea-front of the old Stone Town, and neighbours several former Sultan’s palaces. Being centrally located it makes an ideal base to explore the history and culture of Stonetown.

Zanzibar Serena Hotel, Room Interior
Swimming pool overlooking the ocean at Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Day 02

Day tour of Stonetown, Zanzibar

After a very delicious breakfast, this morning, we depart on a guided town tour. This tour includes a visit to the local fresh produce market - very much a working market complete with the sounds and smells. The tour also takes you to the Anglican cathedral Church built in the former Old slave market in 1874, From the cathedral and slave market we visit some of the residences of the late Sultans of Zanzibar, including Tip Tip House, the Old Arab Fort, Peoples Palace, House of Wonders, Old dispensary, Living stone house etc, you will have free leisure time to walk the narrow streets of Stonetown for shopping opportunities, we return to the hotel.

Later this afternoon we depart from the hotel for a sunset cruise along Stone Town waterfront.  Enjoy a delicious dinner to be served at a local restaurant in Stonetown before you return to your hotel.

Stonetown Zanzibar
Aerial view of Stone Town and the Zanzibar beach

Day 03

Kiwengwa

This morning after your breakfast, you will enjoy a Guided Spice Plantation Tour, followed by your transfer to the Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa, where you will spend (3) nights on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

 

Blue Bay Resort, Zanzibar
Tropical gardens at Blue Bay Resort

After breakfast, we head off on a tour of the famous Spice plantations of Zanzibar (Spice Tour). This is not just a Tour, but it is a very rare experience that allows guests to see the growing plants as well as to smell & taste some of the tropical fruits and Spices.  These may include nutmeg, rambutan, lipstick, iodine plant, lemon grass, vanilla, henna etc…Before our lunch break, we visit the Kidichi Persian Baths built by the Said Said bin Sultan of Zanzibar in 1850. We also visit the Maruhubi Palace Ruins constructed by another Sultan to house none other than his harem of 99.

After a very delicious local lunch, you will be transferred to one of the best white sands beach Resort.

Day 04 & 05

Kiwengwa

Enjoy your days free and at your leisure on the beaches of the Coast or at the resort’s swimming pool.  Optional activities of Scuba diving or diving courses for beginners are available (at an additional cost) at most of the beach resorts in Zanzibar.

Dining area at night at the Blue Bay Resort
Pristine beaches of Zanzibar

Day 06

Tour ends in Stonetown

After your breakfast have to enjoy visiting Stone town of Zanzibar for last shopping in the Narrow Streets of Zanzibar, Bazaar, souvenir and antique shops. Before being escorted to Zanzibar Airport for your trip back home.  (Flight at own arrangements)

Tour Costs

2025
Aug
$1,450 per person sharing (x 2 Adults)

Sep - Oct
$1,395 per person sharing (x 2 Adults)

Nov
$1,305 per person sharing (x 2 Adults)

1 - 12 Dec
$1,480 per person sharing (x 2 Adults)


2026
Jan
$2,085 per person sharing (x 2 Adults)

Feb
$2,305 per person sharing (x 2 Adults)

March, Nov, 1 - 12 Dec
$2,045 per person sharing (x 2 Adults)

Apr - May
$1,800 per person sharing (x 2 Adults)

June
$2,250 per person sharing (x 2 Adults)

July - Aug
$2,320 per person sharing (x 2 Adults)

Sep - Oct
$2,265 per person sharing (x 2 Adults)

Price Includes

02 nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
03 nights’ accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis
All road transfers as per itinerary
Guided Stone Town Tour and Sunset Cruise
Spice Tour
Tourism Levy

Price Excludes

Visas if required
Personal items and gratuities
Laundry
Meals not specified
Bar accounts not specified and premium imports
Additional activities/sightseeing/entry fees/park fees
Flights
Airport taxes
Travel Insurance

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