5-Day Zanzibar Beach Escape – Stone Town, Prison Island & Nungwi Beach

Day 1: Arrival in Zanzibar – Stone Town
You’ll be met at Zanzibar International Airport or harbour and transferred to your hotel in historic Stone Town. After check-in, enjoy a guided walking tour through this UNESCO World Heritage Site’s labyrinthine streets. Visit the House of Wonders, Old Fort, Anglican Cathedral, and the Freddie Mercury Museum. In the evening, experience the Forodhani Gardens night market, sampling local Zanzibari street food. Dinner and overnight stay at your Stone Town hotel.

Day 2: Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank
After breakfast, depart for a boat excursion to Prison Island, a short 30-minute ride from Stone Town. Meet the giant Aldabra tortoises and learn about the island’s history as a former detention center. Continue to the Nakupenda Sandbank for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling in turquoise waters. Enjoy a fresh seafood barbecue lunch prepared by your crew. Return to Stone Town in the late afternoon for leisure time. Dinner and overnight stay at your Stone Town hotel.

Day 3: Spice Tour & Transfer to Nungwi
After breakfast, embark on a guided Spice Tour through Zanzibar’s famous plantations. Discover cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and countless tropical fruits while learning about the island’s spice trade legacy. Enjoy tasting fresh exotic fruits. After lunch, you’ll be transferred to Nungwi on Zanzibar’s northern tip—famous for its pristine white beaches and spectacular sunsets. Check into your beach resort and relax. Dinner and overnight stay at the beach resort in Nungwi.

Day 4: Nungwi Beach – Relaxation & Optional Activities
Spend a full day at leisure on Nungwi’s breathtaking beach. Relax on powder-soft sand, swim in warm Indian Ocean waters, or snorkel the nearby coral reefs. Optional activities include a traditional dhow sunset cruise, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, or a visit to the Mnarani Turtle Sanctuary. All meals and overnight stay at your Nungwi beach resort.

Day 5: Nungwi to Airport – Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast overlooking the ocean before checking out. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for last-minute souvenir shopping or beach strolls. You’ll be transferred to Zanzibar International Airport or harbour for your onward journey—marking the end of your unforgettable Zanzibar beach escape.