On this day, no activities are scheduled with us, as it is designated for your arrival or pre-safari transit. You will spend the day at your arrival hotel or in transit, depending on your travel arrangements.

Should you require airport transfers or accommodation for this day, we would be pleased to arrange these services upon request.

Pick-up from your hotel in the heart of Stone Town, ready for a rich cultural immersion. Begin a guided walking tour of Stone Town, exploring its narrow alleys, historic forts, bustling markets, and Swahili architecture. Learn about the island’s fascinating Arab, European, and Swahili history while taking memorable photos. At midday, enjoy a delicious Swahili lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the afternoon visiting artisan shops, discovering local crafts, and sampling tropical fruits. Capture the vibrant energy of Stone Town as the day winds down. Check-in at Ngalawa Hotel & Resort for evening relaxation. Dine on authentic cuisine and reflect on your first day of heritage exploration.

Highlight: Stone town tour, swahili lunch, photography

Hours approximate

• 08:30 am – Pick-up from your hotel
• 09:30 am – Stone Town walking tour: alleys, forts, and markets
• 12:30 – Swahili lunch at a local restaurant
• 14:00 – Visit artisan shops and local markets
• 15:30 – Photography and cultural immersion
• 17:00 – Return to hotel for rest
• 18:30 – Dinner at hotel
• Overnight – Stay at Ngalawa Hotel & Resort in Stone Town 

After breakfast, take a boat to Prison Island, home to giant tortoises and surrounded by turquoise waters. Explore the island and learn about its colonial and slave-trade history. At midday, enjoy a seafood lunch on the island. Return to Zanzibar’s mainland for a visit to a spice plantation, where you can see, smell, and taste exotic spices that define the island’s culinary heritage. Learn how spices shaped Zanzibar’s trade history. Spend the afternoon participating in a traditional cooking class, preparing local Swahili dishes. Return to your hotel to relax before dinner. Dine on freshly prepared Swahili cuisine in a relaxed, authentic setting.

Highlight: Prison Island,spice plantation & testing experience

• Hours approximate
• 08:00 am – Breakfast at hotel
• 08:30 am – Boat trip to Prison Island
• 09:30 am – Explore Prison Island & giant tortoises
• 12:00 – Seafood lunch on the island
• 13:30 – Visit spice plantation & tasting experience
• 15:30 – Swahili cooking class
• 17:00 – Return to hotel
• 18:30 – Dinner
• Overnight - Ngalawa Hotel & Resort

• Start with breakfast, then head to Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, home to rare red colobus monkeys and mangrove forests. Explore the trails, observe wildlife, and enjoy birdwatching in a pristine environment. Visit a nearby coastal village to engage with locals, coconut harvesting, and daily life. Participate in hands-on activities and take photographs of vibrant local culture. Enjoy lunch in the village or forest lodge. Spend the afternoon exploring mangrove boardwalks and capturing the natural beauty of the area. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon. Dine on Swahili specialties and relax for the evening.

Highlight: Jozan Forest, coconut harvesting, mangrove boardwalk

Hours approximate

• 08:00 am – Breakfast at hotel
• 09:00 am – Guided Jozani Forest tour & red colobus monkeys
• 12:00 – Lunch in village or forest lodge
• 13:00 – Village cultural immersion:  coconut harvesting
• 15:00 – Mangrove boardwalk exploration & photography
• 16:30 – Return to hotel
• 19:30 – Dinner at hotel
• Overnight – Stay at Ngalawa Hotel &Resort

Begin your last day with breakfast at your hotel or nearby pristine beaches. Learning traditional fishing, capture photographs of the turquoise waters and white sands. Enjoy a farewell Swahili lunch, reflecting on the cultural and heritage experiences of the past days. Spend any remaining time exploring Stone Town or purchasing souvenirs. Prepare for your departure as you are transferred to the airport. Leave Zanzibar with lasting memories of its unique culture, heritage, and coastal beauty.

• Highlight: Fishing, fareweel swahili lunch

Hours approximate

• 08:00 am – Breakfast
• 09:00 am – Fishing
• 11:00 am – Capture photos of coastal scenery
• 12:00 – Farewell Swahili lunch
• 13:00 – Last shopping or exploration in Stone Town

14:00 – Transfer to airport for departure