Zanzibar, Tanzania 7 Day Itinerary

Zanzibar, Tanzania - 7 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Stone Town Exploration

  • Stay at: Emerson Spice Hotel (emersons.com) or The Palace of the STones (stonepalacezanzibar.com)
  • Activities: Visit the famous Forodhani Gardens, explore the historic Stone Town, and wander through the labyrinthine alleys lined with persian-arabic architecture, spice markets, and art galleries. Don’t miss the House of Wonders (Beit el Ajaib) and the Old Fort.
  • Food: Dinner at The Rock Restaurant - a unique restaurant built on a rock off the Michamvi Peninsula, accessible only during low tide. (therockrestaurantzanzibar.com)

Day 2: Spice Tour & Jozani Forest

  • Activities: Spend your morning on a spice farm tour to learn about the various spices Zanzibar is famous for. Afternoon visit to Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park for wildlife spotting, especially the rare Red Colobus Monkeys.
  • Food: Lunch at Spice Beach Hotel, where you can enjoy fresh seafood and tropical fruits amidst lush greenery. (spicebeachzanzibar.com)

Day 3: North Coast Beaches

  • Stay at: Breezes Beach Club & Spa (breezes-zanzibar.com) or Matemwe Retreat (matemweretreat.com)
  • Activities: Relax on the pristine beaches of the north coast like Nungwi Beach, Kendwa Beach, or Matemwe Beach. Enjoy water sports like snorkeling and diving to explore the vibrant marine life.
  • Food: Dinner at Mate Restaurant in Matemwe, known for its fresh seafood. (matemweretreat.com/dine)

Day 4: Prison Island & Dolphin Watching

  • Activities: Take a boat trip to Prison Island to see the giant tortoises and coral reefs. In the afternoon, go dolphin watching off the coast of Kizimkazi.
  • Food: Lunch at a local restaurant on Prison Island or near Kizimkazi, such as Kizimkazi Beach Restaurant.

Day 5: South Coast Beaches & Sunset

  • Stay at: Ras Maskara Boutique Hotel (rasmaskara.com) or Sunshine Marine Lodge (sunshinemarine.com)
  • Activities: Visit the stunning beaches of the south coast, such as Michamvi Peninsula and Paje Beach. Watch an unforgettable sunset over the Indian Ocean.
  • Food: Dinner at MisSisi Beach Restaurant in Paje, famous for its seafood barbecue. (misisirestaurantzanzibar.com)

Day 6: Jambiani & Village Tour

  • Activities: Spend the day in Jambiani, a fishing village known for its beautiful beaches and friendly locals. Take a village tour to learn about traditional Zanzibari life and visit the Women’s Cooperative to see local craftswomen at work.
  • Food: Lunch at Jambo Jambo Beach Restaurant, which supports local initiatives. (jambojambobeachrestaurant.com)

Day 7: Departure

  • Activities: Depending on your flight schedule, you might have some time for last-minute shopping in Stone Town or relax on the beach before heading to Zanzibar International Airport.