Zanzibar Beach & Ocean Holiday

Day 1

Pick up Zanzibar Airport and transfer to Shaba Boutique Hotel for overnight in a Suite room based on Bed & Breakfast

Karibu Stone Town

Upon the arrival of your flight into Zanzibar Airport, your taxi driver will be awaiting you in the parking area of the airport and takes you to Shaba Boutique Hotel where you will spend your first night recovering from your trip. Shaba Boutique Hotel is located in a beautiful and characteristic building in the heart of the old centre of Stone Town with lots of restaurants in the area for lunch and dinner.

Day 2

Prison Island excursion and overnight at Shaba Boutique Hotel

Prison Island

Today you will be discovering Prison Island and learn more about Zanzibar’s history. Prison Island gets its name from the prison built to condemn Zanzibari citizens to be isolated off the island. The prison was previously owned by an Arab to house his rebellious slaves, the prison was never actually used, and the island is now home to a tortoise sanctuary and a hotel. Prison Island is 20 minutes away from Stone Town by boat and has spectacular coral reefs for you to enjoy. After the trip to the tortoise sanctuary, you´re left to explore the island. If you´re feeling active, you can follow one of the hiking trails, snorkel in the crystal clear waters in search of colourful tropical fish darting through the reef or soak up some sun on the white beach.

Day 3

Transfer to Paradise Beach Resort for check-in and overnight in a Suite room on an all-inclusive meal plan

Transfer to Paradise Beach Resort for check-in and overnight in a Suite room on an all-inclusive meal plan

After check-out, your driver takes you to Paradise Beach Resort, where you will check in to a Premium room. Take your time enjoying the Resort by having a drink at the Jetty Bar, sunbathing or take a cooling dive in the Indian Ocean or swimming pool. Or venture out and opt for one of the many excursions to explore the island.

Day 4

Full-day snorkelling excursions and overnight at Paradise Beach Resort

An unforgettable day aboard a traditional Arab dhow.

Today you need to wake up in time for your transfer to the southwest departure point of your full-day ocean trip. Sail across cobalt blue waters and stop on a sandbank to have a rest and for snorkelling around the sandbank. On another island (Kwale) lunch is served, you can walk to a big Baobab tree that is hundreds of years old, and you need at least 10 people holding hands to circle it. After this spectacular visit, and if the tide allows it, you sail back to shore where you will find your driver awaiting you.

Day 5

Rest and relaxation, and overnight at Paradise Beach resort

Holiday

Today is a day for rest and relaxation at the resort.

Day 6

Snorkelling at Mnemba Atoll and overnight at Paradise Beach Resort

Mnemba Atoll

Mnemba Island is a single small atoll located about 3 km off the northeast coast of Unguja, the largest island of the Zanzibar Archipelago, opposite Muyuni Beach. A very private and protected area. You will depart from your hotel and head up north, the captain and snorkelling instructors will be waiting to set you up with all the equipment you need. You will then go to the prime snorkelling spots just off of the island to experience hundreds of different sea creatures and the bluest waters you’ll ever see!

Day 7

Sunset Dhow cruise and overnight at Paradise Beach Resort

Relax during the day and end it by hopping onto the local traditional Dhow and set off into the sunset. The captain will be waiting for you on the beach on departure, ready for an amazing 2-hour journey across the Indian Ocean with the most magnificent views of the tides, mangroves and sea life.

Day 8

Transfer to Zanzibar Airport

Return home

After breakfast and check-out, a vehicle is awaiting you to take you to Zanzibar Airport for your flight back home.