7 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday Package
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Overview
The 7 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday Package offers a complete island experience, combining coastal relaxation, cultural exploration, and marine activities at a comfortable pace. With a full week on the island, travelers can explore multiple beach regions while still enjoying downtime for rest and leisure.
Zanzibar is an archipelago located in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Tanzania. The largest island, Unguja, is commonly referred to as Zanzibar Island. The destination is known for white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, coral reefs, and strong Swahili cultural heritage.
This itinerary allows visitors to explore both the northern and eastern coasts of the island. Northern beaches such as Nungwi and Kendwa offer consistent swimming conditions due to minimal tidal changes. The southeast coast, including Paje, provides scenic tidal landscapes and water sports opportunities.
Cultural experiences typically include exploring Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its Swahili, Arab, Persian, and European architectural influences. Visits to spice plantations introduce the island’s agricultural heritage, while local village visits offer insight into daily island life.
Marine activities such as snorkeling, diving, dhow sailing, and beach relaxation can be arranged depending on travel preferences. With seven days available, travelers can balance structured excursions with unhurried beach time.
This package is suitable for couples, honeymooners, families, and independent travelers seeking both relaxation and cultural immersion.
Duration: 7 Days
Location: Zanzibar Island
Start and End Point: Zanzibar International Airport
Style: Beach, culture, and marine combination
What to Expect During 7 Days in Zanzibar
• Exploration of Stone Town and historical landmarks
• Visit to spice plantations
• Beach stays in multiple coastal regions
• Optional snorkeling or diving excursions
• Dhow sunset cruises
• Time for leisure and relaxation
Seven days allows travelers to experience the island without rushing between destinations.
Accommodation Category | Price Per Person (USD)
| Accommodation Category | Price Per Person (USD) |
|---|---|
| Budget Hotels | 1,650 |
| Mid-Range Hotels | 2,250 |
| Luxury Hotels | 3,480 |
Prices are per person sharing and subject to seasonal variation and hotel availability at the time of booking.
Estimated On-Ground Costs in Zanzibar
The overall holiday cost depends on travel season, accommodation level, and optional activities.
Typical daily ranges:
Accommodation
Budget: 20–50 USD per night
Mid-range: 100–250 USD per night
Luxury: 300–1000 USD per night
Meals
Local restaurants: 10–20 USD per meal
Premium restaurants: 30–50 USD per meal
Transport
Taxi: Variable depending on distance
Car rental: 30–50 USD per day
A mid-range 7-day Zanzibar holiday typically ranges between 1,400 and 2,500 USD per person, excluding international airfare.
Included/Exclude
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Listed tours and excursions
- Entrance fees for included activities
- Local transport during tours
- English-speaking guide
- Government taxes and service charges
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Meals not specified
- Optional activities
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Any new government-imposed taxes
Tour Plan
Upon your arrival at Zanzibar International Airport, you'll be met by a representative who will transfer you to your hotel. After checking in and settling down, you'll have the rest of the day to explore the surroundings, relax on the beach, or take a dip in the warm Indian Ocean waters.
After breakfast, you'll set out on a guided tour of Stone Town, the historic heart of Zanzibar City. You'll visit the Old Fort, the House of Wonders, the Slave Market, and the Sultan's Palace Museum. You'll also explore the labyrinthine streets of the old town, admiring the Arabic, Indian, and African architecture, and browsing the colorful markets.
Today, you'll visit the Jozani Forest, a protected area of mangrove forest and indigenous flora and fauna. Here, you'll see the endemic Red Colobus Monkeys and other wildlife, and take a nature walk through the forest. Afterwards, you'll visit a spice farm, where you'll learn about the cultivation and uses of various spices, herbs, and tropical fruits, and sample some of the local produce.
Ocean After breakfast, you will head to Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island, where you can see giant tortoises and snorkel in the clear waters. In the evening, you will embark on a sunset cruise and watch the sunset over the Indian.
On this day, you'll head to the northern tip of Zanzibar, to the beach at Matemwe, where you'll embark on a snorkeling excursion to Mnemba Island. This uninhabited coral island is surrounded by clear turquoise waters teeming with marine life, including colorful fish, turtles, and dolphins. You'll snorkel among the coral reefs, or relax on the pristine beach.
Upon reaching sandbank beach today, you will enjoy water sports like scuba diving, live board diving, snorkeling, water surfing and skiing then leave sandbank beach for dolphin tour. You will back to your hotel for in the evening for overnight.
This is the last day of the tour left free for tourists to explore Zanzibar for last time while waiting for international flight.
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