Perfect 4 Day Itinerary Zanzibar

Zanzibar. Even the name sounds exotic, doesn't it? It conjures up images of white sand beaches & crystal blue waters, colonial architecture, exotic spices & eclectic cuisine, and a unique, vibrant culture—with African, Arab, and European influences.

The Tanzanian island and trading post has a distinct and storied history and is definitely worthy of a visit while you’re in East Africa. We fit it in between safaris in different countries and it provided a welcomed break to a busy trip. So I wanted to share an itinerary for spending 4 days in Zanzibar.

This is actually a little different than what we did — we did only 3 days and all at Nungwi. However, the roads to get to Nungwi are VERY poor. So once you get there, I would recommend not leaving again via car until you are headed to the airport.

We stayed at Z Hotel, which I loved and is perfectly situated on the beach….in the middle of the action. Staff was helpful and friendly, rooms clean & AC worked great, and the pool was the perfect place to hang out (get a drink, get a massage, etc.)

We organized our transportation thru a very friendly (and hilarious) guy named Lukman — I would highly recommend reaching out to him with any transport / tour needs. He’s very helpful!

As always, make sure you are traveling safely with TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE

Zanzibar 4 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Zanzibar, Stone Town

Take a flight to Zanzibar and arrive in the afternoon
Drop off your luggage at your hotel & then go straight to a walking tour of Stone Town (OR opt to wander on your own and go shopping)
6PM - Rooftop sunset drinks at Emerson Spice and then dinner at 7PM
- Make sure to make a reservation ahead of time for this lovely rooftop restaurant (it’s also a darling hotel). There is 1 seating - drink at 6, followed by dinner at 7pm.
Overnight in Stone Town

Day 2 - Prison Island Tour OR Safari Blue Tour

Get picked up in the morning for an island hopping boat tour with Safari Blue OR go on a tour of Prison Island
After the boat tour, get transferred to your Nungwi Beach hotel, where you will spend the rest of your time in Zanzibar.
Dinner & drinks at Badolina Secret Garden Restaurant

Day 3 - Beach Day

Enjoy a chill day at the beach….maybe get a massage, go surfing, standup paddle boarding, or another beach activity!

Day 4 - Spice Tour & Departure

Enjoy breakfast on the beach, before getting picked up at your hotel.
Enjoy a stop at a Spice Farm en route to the airport - learn about Zanzibar’s top spice exports and do a bit of shopping for your friends back home.
Drop off at airport for departure

Well I hope this was useful. Zanzibar is a lovely place and should definitely be on your radar while in the East African region. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out!

Lauren

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