Zanzibar Beach & Ocean Holiday

Zanzibar Beach & Ocean Holiday

8 Days Starting in Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and ending in Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

Visiting: Zanzibar, Stone Town, JETTY BAR

Tour operator:

Beach and Safari Holidays

Tour code:

ZBO-10

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 8

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

Snorkeling, Swimming

From: $861 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 28-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Start and end in Zanzibar! With the Explorer tour Zanzibar Beach & Ocean Holiday, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Zanzibar, Tanzania and Stonetown,. Zanzibar Beach & Ocean Holiday includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport. Day 1 - Arrival in Zanzibar, Explore Stone Town Upon your arrival at Zanzibar Airport, our driver will transfer you to the Shaba Boutique Hotel, where you'll check-in. Take the day to explore the enchanting streets of Stone Town. Day 2 - Explore Prison Island Take a boat trip from Stone Town to Prison Island, where you'll meet giant tortoises with a history of over a century. Spend another night at the Shaba Boutique Hotel. Day 3 - Enjoy your beachfront resort After breakfast, our driver will take you to your beachside resort, where you will spend the rest of your holiday. Relax by the swimming pool or look over the Indian Ocean from our Jetty Bar. Day 4 - Blue Safari An unforgettable day aboard a traditional Arab dhow. Sail across cobalt blue waters and stop on a sandbank to rest. You will be served tropical fruits, and you can go snorkeling around the sandbank. Day 5 - Holiday at the beachfront resort Another day of relaxation at your beachfront resort! Day 6 - Mnemba Atoll Snorkeling You will depart from your hotel and head north. The captain and snorkeling instructors will be waiting to set you up with all the equipment you need. You will then go to the prime snorkeling spots just off the island to experience hundreds of different sea creatures and the bluest waters you’ll ever see. Day 7 - Sunset Dhow cruise Relax during the day and end it by hopping onto the local traditional Dhow and setting off into the sunset. Day 8 - Return home After breakfast and check-out, a vehicle will be awaiting you to take you to Zanzibar Airport for your flight back home.

Highlights

  • Prison Island

  • 2 Days snorkeling

  • Sunset cruise

  • Stone Town and northeast coast

Places You'll See

Tortoise at Prison Island

Tortoise at Prison Island

Sunset Dhow Cruise, Zanzibar

Sunset Dhow Cruise, Zanzibar

Jetty Bar, Paradise Beach Resort

Jetty Bar, Paradise Beach Resort

Mnemba island Snorkeling

Mnemba island Snorkeling

Coral reefs, Mnemba Island Snorkeling

Coral reefs, Mnemba Island Snorkeling

The Rock restaurant, Zanzibar

The Rock restaurant, Zanzibar

Guest swimming with turtles in Nungwi Aquarium

Guest swimming with turtles in Nungwi Aquarium

Spice farm : Pineapple

Spice farm : Pineapple

Our experienced guide with guests at stone town

Our experienced guide with guests at stone town

Spice farm : Jack fruit

Spice farm : Jack fruit

Our experienced guide with guests at stone town

Our experienced guide with guests at stone town

Red colobus monkey at Jozani Forest

Red colobus monkey at Jozani Forest

Stone town street

Stone town street

Guests Snorkeling in Mnemba Island

Guests Snorkeling in Mnemba Island

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival in Zanzibar, Explore Stone Town

Zanzibar Bay Resort swimming pool
Dream of Zanzibar, Garden view
Jet Bar, Paradise Beach Resort

Location: Zanzibar, Stone Town

Accommodation: Hotel, Shaba Boutique Hotel

Accommodation Name: Shaba Boutique Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

­Upon your arrival at Zanzibar Airport, our driver will transfer you to the Shaba Boutique Hotel, where you'll check-in. Take the day to explore the enchanting streets of Stone Town.

Day 2 : Explore Prison Island

Shaba Boutique Hotel balcony
Guest with Tortoise at Prison Island
Guests on Boat Excursion

Location: Stone Town

Accommodation: Hotel, Shaba Boutique Hotel

Accommodation Name: Shaba Boutique Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Take a boat trip from Stone Town to Prison Island, where you'll meet giant tortoises with a history of over a century. Spend another night at the Shaba Boutique Hotel.

Day 3 : Enjoy your beachfront resort

Zanzibar Bay Resort swimming pool
Jetty Bar, Paradise Beach Resort
Dream of Zanzibar garden view

Location: Stone Town, Zanzibar, JETTY BAR

Accommodation: Resort, Resort

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

After breakfast, our driver will take you to your beachside resort, where you will spend the rest of
your holiday. Relax by the swimming pool or look over the Indian Ocean from our Jetty Bar.

Day 4 : Blue Safari

Guest on Sandbank at Pungume island
Dolphins in Pungume Island
Dolphin in Pungume Island

Location: Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, Resort

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

An unforgettable day aboard a traditional Arab dhow. Sail across cobalt blue waters and stop on a sandbank to rest. You will be served tropical fruits, and you can go snorkeling around the sandbank.

Day 5 : Holiday at the beachfront resort

Paradise Beach Resort swimming pool
Dream of Zanzibar garden view
Zanzibar Bay Resort Swimming pool

Location: Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, ResortResort

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

Holiday at the beachfront resort

Day 6 : Mnemba Atoll Snorkeling

Guests swimming at Mnemba Island
Guests Snorkeling at Mnemba Island
Coral reefs Mnemba Island Snorkeling

Location: Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, Resort

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

You will depart from your hotel and head north. The captain and snorkeling instructors will be waiting to set you up with all the equipment you need. You will then go to the prime snorkeling spots just off the island to experience hundreds of different sea creatures and the bluest waters you’ll ever see.

Day 7 : Sunset Dhow cruise

Sunset Dhow Cruise, zanzibar
Sunset at Paradise Beach Resort, Zanzibar

Location: Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, Resort

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

Relax during the day and end it by hopping onto the local traditional Dhow and setting off into the sunset.

Day 8 : Return home

Guest being assisted with Shamee, our Guest relation coordinator
Guest being assisted with Shamee, our Guest relation coordinator
Drivers at Zanzibar Airport with van transfer

Location: Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, Resort

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast and check-out, a vehicle will be awaiting you to take you to Zanzibar Airport for your flight back home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Shaba Boutique Hotel Paradise Beach Resort /Zanzibar Bay Resort /Dream of Zanzibar

  • Fully Guided

    Guide

  • Meals

    All-inclusive Bed and Breakfast

  • Transport

    Hotel pick-up and drop-off Van

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

  • International Travel

  • Optional

    Tips

  • All Zanzibar extra charges collected at property : Resort fee USD 12.50 per person per stay and City tax USD 5 per person per night.

    All Zanzibar extra charges collected at property : Resort fee USD 12.50 per person per stay and City tax USD 5 per person per night.

  • Zanzibar travel insurance. More information : https://visitzanzibar.go.tz

    Kindly note that there is a Travel Insurance Required for All Tourists in Zanzibar from the Governement . Inbound Travel insurance is a mandatory requirement for all travellers, regardless of their existing medical or travel insurance covers, and can be purchased online via a QR code before arrival at USD 44 per person.Visit the official Zanzibar tourism website

Mode of Transport

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Van

Accommodation

Day 1-2: Shaba Boutique Hotel
Day 3-7: Paradise Beach Resort / Comfort = Zanzibar Bay Resort / Luxury= Dream of Zanzibar

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Check out our Q&As

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Optional

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    USD

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    yes

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    All our tours are private, which means your travelling companions will be the people you have booked the tour with together with our driver guide.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    When you book a tour including flight tickets, you will receive the flight tickets before you travel.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Unfortunately it is not possible to join the tour once it has already departed. But, our tours depart every single day!

  • What is the best time to travel to Tanzania and Zanzibar?

    Tanzania and Zanzibar know dry and rainy seasons. Each season knows its own beauty, making travelling to Tanzania and Zanzibar suitable all year round.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    When the date of the tour needs to be modified, kindly send us a message.

Reviews of this operator

Roro  

A great first safari experience!

11-Apr-2023

Great 8 days safari experience, saw all big 5s and some bonuses (3 cheetah encounters) in the rain season! Our guide Khalid is experienced and very knowledgeable, he answered all our questions about the animals and knows about the route very well, we can't imagine having this trip without him. I would highly recommend having a safari with Khalid. For accommodations, we stayed at 3 locations of the Africa Safari lodges, Lake Manyara, South Serengeti, and Serengeti Ikoma. All the staffs we have encountered were super nice and helpful and tried their best to meet our needs, kudos to the Africa Safari lodge staffs!

Ruth  

Invest in your memories

02-Apr-2023

We are now enjoying the second phase of our holiday, relaxing in Zanzibar for 7 nights after an 8 night safari on the mainland. We are a group of 6 friends and have all had the most wonderful time. Our special holiday was made even more special by our guide, Christopher. He looked after us like friends and made sure each one of us had the experience of a lifetime. We have felt thoroughly spoiled and cannot recommend Christopher highly enough. Wonderful.

Maureen T  

The best safari guide ever...

02-Apr-2023

Safari followed by beach resort. Personalised itinerary to suit our group of friends. Amazing staff at the lodges. Excellent food in all of them. One amazing safari guide...CHRISTOPHER! This is my 6th safari and 3rd one in Tanzania. We visited lake Maynara, Ngorongo crate, lake Natron and Serengeti. Without doubt Christopher is the best guide I've had the pleasure of meeting. His knowledge of wildlife and flora is outstanding. He made sure we saw the big 5 and so much more! Over 70 different bird species and even a Caracal, one of the rarest cats living in the Serengeti. Thank you Christopher. This is a trip I will always remember because of you.

Stuart E  

Amazing 8 day Safari… with an amazing guide

30-Mar-2023

My wife and I came with friends as a group of six. It was our first so we had no idea what to expect… Africa Safari was our chosen company for our tailor made Safari. They were excellent beforehand and throughout our whole trip. All the accommodation, staff and food has been fantastic. Our guide was Christopher… What an amazing guy and guide he is. I can honestly say that he really made the Safari something extra special for us. He looked after us so well and his knowledge of the areas, wildlife and flora is second to none. Thanks to Christopher we managed to see the top 5 as well as many, many other animals and around 100 species of birds. If we ever return to Tanzania for Safari, we will be requesting Christopher’s services. I can’t recommend him highly enough, he is a true asset to the company … we met as clients, but departed as friends. Thank you Africa Safari and massive thank you to Christopher…. Number 1 guide

Wouter  

Simply awesome

24-Apr-2023

Oh what a great experience did we have with our safari tour to Tarangire and Ngorongoro. We saw the big 5 in only two days and many more. Always helpfull and flexible guide who knows his stuff. Thankyou for the experience! Would definitely recommend.

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Mar 31, 2025 - Apr 07, 2025
$861 (USD)

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    Beach and Safari Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 28 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of beach and safari holidays charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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