8 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday Package
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Overview
The 8 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday Package offers extended time to explore the island’s northern and eastern coastlines while including cultural experiences in Stone Town. With a full week on the island, travelers can enjoy a relaxed pace, combining beach leisure, marine activities, and heritage exploration.
Zanzibar is an archipelago off the coast of Tanzania, known for its white sand beaches, turquoise waters, coral reefs, and Swahili cultural heritage. Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflects centuries of trade and cultural exchange influenced by African, Arab, Persian, Indian, and European history.
Eight days allows visitors to divide their stay between different coastal regions. Northern beaches such as Nungwi and Kendwa offer consistent swimming conditions and calm waters. The eastern coastline, including Paje, Jambiani, and Dongwe, provides tidal scenery and opportunities for water sports.
This package is suitable for couples, families, honeymooners, and independent travelers seeking a well-rounded tropical holiday with flexibility and comfort.
Duration: 8 Days
Location: Zanzibar Island
Start and End Point: Zanzibar International Airport
Style: Beach, culture, and marine combination
Key Destinations in This Package
Stone Town
Explore the historic center of Zanzibar City, known for narrow alleys, carved wooden doors, and historic landmarks. Visitors can discover sites such as the Old Fort, the Palace Museum, and local markets.
Northern Beaches
Nungwi and Kendwa are known for white sand beaches and clear waters suitable for swimming throughout the day. Matemwe and areas near Mnemba Island provide quieter surroundings and access to coral reefs.
Eastern Beaches
Paje, Jambiani, and Dongwe offer a more secluded atmosphere. These beaches are known for tidal landscapes and activities such as snorkeling, kitesurfing, and windsurfing.
Activities During Your Stay
• Snorkeling and scuba diving
• Dhow sunset cruises
• Spice plantation visits
• Cultural tours in Stone Town
• Beach relaxation
• Optional deep-sea fishing and marine excursions
Eight days allows time to balance structured excursions with unhurried beach relaxation.
Accommodation Category | Price Per Person (USD)
| Accommodation Category | Price Per Person (USD) |
|---|---|
| Budget Hotels | 1,920 |
| Mid-Range Hotels | 2,680 |
| Luxury Hotels | 4,150 |
Prices are per person sharing and subject to seasonal variation and hotel availability at the time of booking.
Estimated On-Ground Costs in Zanzibar
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: Distance dependent
Car rental: 30–50 USD per day
A mid-range 8-day Zanzibar holiday typically ranges between 1,800 and 3,000 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.
The today’s program/activity will commence at your hotel immediately after breakfast. You will go for sunset dhow fishing, water skiing and sailing on traditional local dhows. You will return to your hotel in the evening for overnight.
This is your last day in Zanzibar, you can go for shopping or city tour while preparing for international flight.
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