Turquoise water and white sand on a Zanzibar beach

6-Day Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Five nights on the spice island — pristine white sand, turquoise water, and just enough culture and adventure to make it a story. The exhale after a safari, or a holiday all its own.

6 days · 5 nights Board: Full board throughout Runs: January–December Hosted by our island team from the airport on

The holiday, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Zanzibar

    Met at Zanzibar International Airport, helped through the formalities and transferred to your hotel — Stone Town or a beach resort. Settle in, unwind by the pool, and let the island’s warm ocean breeze do its work.

    Hotel in Zanzibar · Full Board

  2. Day 2

    Stone Town & Prison Island

    A guided tour of the UNESCO-listed old town — carved doors, bazaars, the Old Fort, the House of Wonders and the Sultan’s Palace — then a boat to Prison Island to meet the giant Aldabra tortoises and stroll its pristine beaches.

    Hotel in Zanzibar · Full Board

  3. Day 3

    Dolphin & snorkel tour

    An early cruise along the coast in search of playful dolphin pods, then snorkelling over a vibrant coral reef among tropical fish and turtles. A midday break on a secluded sandbank, back to the resort by mid-afternoon.

    Hotel in Zanzibar · Full Board

  4. Day 4

    Spice farm & Jozani Forest

    A working spice farm — cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla to see, smell and taste — followed by Jozani, the island’s only national park, home to the rare red colobus monkey and a boardwalk through the mangroves.

    Hotel in Zanzibar · Full Board

  5. Day 5

    Leisure or optional activities

    A free day, shaped to you: lounge by the pool, find a hidden cove, book a spa treatment, or add an optional kitesurf lesson or sunset dhow. In the evening, fresh seafood and a toast to the island.

    Hotel in Zanzibar · Full Board

  6. Day 6

    Departure

    After breakfast, a transfer to the airport in good time for your onward flight. Safari njema — safe travels.

Prefer a little longer? The 7-day, 6-night version adds an extra beach day. Ask us and we’ll price it for your dates.

What it costs

Tier2 sharing3–6 guests6–12 guestsSingle supp.
Mid-Range$2,400$2,300$2,200$600
Luxury$3,000$2,900$2,800$750

Per person sharing a twin/double, full board. Children 5–12 at 75% sharing with parents; under 5 free. Prices are from-rates; a specialist confirms your exact quote and the current availability.

Included

Return airport transfers · professional guides · all the activities above with entry and park fees · mineral water and soft drinks · all government taxes.

Excluded

International flights · alcoholic drinks · tips · personal expenses · visa fees ($100 US / $50 non-US) · travel insurance · any government fee increases.

Where you’ll stay

A feel for the accommodation

A glimpse of the style and setting — the exact property is chosen with you and confirmed subject to availability. Representative images below; full galleries shared on enquiry.

Turquoise shallows and white sand along a palm-lined Zanzibar beach
Beachfront resorts — white sand at your door
Traditional dhows anchored in turquoise shallows off a white-sand Zanzibar beach
Dhow days on the turquoise coast
A dinner table set on the beach at sunset
Dining on the sand
Historic coral-stone buildings of Stone Town
Stone Town heritage stays

Representative hotels — subject to availability

Mid-Range:

  • Maru Maru Hotel (Stone Town)
  • Dhow Palace Hotel (Stone Town)
  • Antonio Garden Hotel (Stone Town)
  • Tembo House Hotel (Stone Town)
  • Opera Hotel (Nungwi)
  • My Blue Hotel (Nungwi)
  • Villa Serenity (Paje)
  • White Paradise (Pongwe)

Luxury:

  • Zanzibar Serena Hotel (Stone Town)
  • Park Hyatt Zanzibar (Stone Town)
  • Madinat Al Bahr
  • Sea Cliff Hotel & Resort
  • Riu Jambo / Riu Palace (Nungwi)
  • Nungwi Dreams
  • TUI Blue Bahari
  • LUX Marijani · The Mora · The Residence · Melia Zanzibar