Tour overview

This 4-day short break is an easy way to add Zanzibar’s history and beaches to a safari, or to enjoy on its own. It’s an independent trip with transfers arranged, so you set your own pace. You stay one night in a hotel in Stone Town and two nights in a bungalow on the north coast, with breakfast and dinner on the coast.

On arrival you transfer to Stone Town, a World Heritage maze of alleys, bazaars, mosques and carved doors, once a great trading hub of the Indian Ocean. You have time to explore its markets, the old fort and the waterfront.

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The next morning a guide takes you round a spice plantation to see and taste cinnamon, vanilla, cloves and ginger, before you transfer to the northern beaches, where white sand and turquoise water wait. Your last full day is free to swim, snorkel or relax before your transfer to the airport.

The physical rating is low. This break suits travellers wanting a relaxed beach finale to a Tanzania safari, including families with children aged five and over.

Trip highlights

  • Stone Town’s alleys and bazaars (Day 1)
  • A guided spice plantation tour (Day 2)
  • The northern beaches (Days 2–3)
  • A free beach day (Day 3)

Your route

3 stops from Stone Town to Zanzibar North Coast

4-day route: Stone Town – spice plantation – north coast – Zanzibar Airport
  1. Stone Town Day 1
  2. Zanzibar North Coast Days 2–3
  3. Zanzibar North Coast Day 4

Why choose this tour

Zanzibar’s history and beaches in a short break. All transfers arranged.

Best suited to

  • Travellers after a safari
  • Beach lovers
  • Couples and families with children aged 5 and over
  • Travellers short on time
Stone Town on the coast of Zanzibar

Day-by-day itinerary

4 days from Zanzibar, Tanzania to Zanzibar, Tanzania

  1. Day 1 · Stone Town Stone Town

    Welcome to Zanzibar.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Spice plantation, North coast Spice tour

    Spices and the beach.

    Hotel
    Bungalow
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · North coast North coast

    A free beach day.

    Hotel
    Bungalow
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Zanzibar Airport Depart

    Transfer to the airport.

    Meals
    Breakfast
A market scene in Zanzibar City

Where you stay

  • Stone Town (1 night) Hotel
  • North coast (2 nights) Bungalow

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 3 nights in a hotel and a beach bungalow
  • Meals 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners
  • Airport and inter-hotel transfers
  • Guided spice plantation tour with tastings

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 2 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Optional excursions
  • Visa, travel insurance and personal spending
Nungwi beach on Zanzibar's northern coast from above

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a guided group tour
  • You want a long beach holiday
  • You want all meals included
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–4 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 2–3
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A nutmeg fruit held in an open hand

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £448 per person, twin share, tour only. 434 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Is this a group tour?

No, it’s an independent break with transfers and a guided spice tour.

Can children come?

Yes, children aged 5 and over are welcome.

Do I need a visa?

Yes, UK citizens need a visa for Tanzania, best applied for online before travel.

Can I add it to a safari?

Yes, it works well after a Tanzania safari.

Do I need to send flight details?

Yes, at least 15 days before travel for your transfers.

Can I stay longer?

Yes, extra nights can be added.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

ATOL protected 100% financially protected in a Trust bank account PTS 6035 4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary

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