Overview
Four days on Zanzibar is enough time to properly settle into island pace — white sand beaches, warm turquoise water, and the freedom to spend your days exactly how you want, whether that's snorkeling, exploring Stone Town, or simply not moving from a beach chair.
Timing matters on Zanzibar more than many travelers expect. December through March is hot and humid; April through mid-June brings the long rains and is best avoided for a beach-focused trip; July and August are dry and pleasantly breezy; and October into November offers another good window before the short rains arrive. See our full guide to Zanzibar's seasons for the complete picture.
This is a genuinely flexible itinerary — a strong standalone beach holiday, or an easy extension tacked onto the end of a mainland safari, since a short flight is all that separates Zanzibar from Arusha or the Serengeti.
Browse our other Zanzibar itineraries, or contact us to plan your beach dates.
Day 1
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
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| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (4 days)
Arrival at Zanzibar Airport anytime you will meet us at the airport and pick up with private transfer to Stone town.
Dinner and overnight at Emerson Spice Hotel: Half board.
Our program starts with a morning visit by walk on our Historical Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People’s Palace) and the Arab Fort among others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques!
Dinner and overnight at Emerson Spice Hotel: Half board.
Today you go on an excursion to the spice and fruit plantations close to Stone town for the famous Spice Tour. We have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After the tour we invite for an opulent lunch at our guides’ home, where you can taste the spices and fruits. After lunch we take you to your beach resort.
On the way you pass Jozani Forest, the last habitat of the rare endemic Red Colobus Monkey. With a local guide you stroll through Jozani Chwaka National Park and look at the rare monkeys. If you wish you can even wander down the boardwalk to the fascinating Mangrove Ecosystem. .
Dinner and overnight at Emerson Spice Hotel: Half board.
Today you will be transferred back to Zanzibar International Airport in time for your onward travel.
End of our 4 Days Beach Tour In Zanzibar.
Rates Per Person
See "Accommodation & Meals" on the Overview tab for the general comfort levels available — send us your dates and group size for an exact quote.
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Zanzibar and ends in Zanzibar.
Airport Information
Kilimanjaro International Airport and Mwanza Airport are the most common arrival points, depending on your route.
Transfer Information
Airport pickup and all transfers between destinations are included and arranged by our team.
Accommodation Before/After
Need a night in Mwanza or Arusha before or after this trip? We can arrange that on request.
