Islands · 5 days
Stone Town & the Spice Coast
Five days that keep the old town and the beach in one easy plan, with a spice farm morning and time left open.
Zanzibar
From $890 per person, indicative. Confirmed in our reply.
Built for travellers who want Zanzibar without a packed timetable. Two nights in Stone Town, then a move to the north-east coast. We handle the ferry or flight from Dar es Salaam as a separate flight inquiry if you need it.
Highlights
- Guided walk through Stone Town with a local historian
- Spice farm visit and a simple Swahili lunch
- Three nights by the beach with a reef within swimming distance
- Private airport or ferry transfers
Itinerary
Day 1
Stone Town
Pickup at the airport or ferry and check in. Late-afternoon orientation walk if you land in time.
Day 2
Doors, market, and the harbour
A morning walk covering the carved doors, the old dispensary, and Forodhani. Afternoon free.
Day 3
Spice farm, then the coast
Morning at a working spice farm. After lunch, transfer north-east to the beach hotel.
Day 4
Open coast day
Nothing is pre-booked. We can arrange a dhow, a reef trip, or a cookery hour if you ask in the inquiry.
Day 5
Departure
Transfer to the airport or ferry terminal.
Included
- Stone Town guide
- Spice farm entrance and lunch
- Transfers on the island
- Daily breakfast
- Beach hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis
Not included
- Flights or ferry tickets
- Dinner on the coast
- Marine park fees for Mnemba
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
Meeting point. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport or the Zanzibar ferry terminal.
Languages. English and Swahili.
Important. Beach hotels vary widely in price. The figure shown assumes a well-kept mid-range room in the green season. High season and sea-view suites are quoted separately.
Questions
Is this suitable during Ramadan?
Yes, with a quieter rhythm. Tell us the dates and we will suggest restaurants that remain open and respectful timing for the spice lunch.
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