Zanzibar Travel Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AND EXPLORING STONE TOWN

MORNING( 9:00AM -10:00AM)

>Arrive at Zanzibar

>Transfer to your accommodation in StoneTown

LATE MORNING TO EARLY AFTERNOON:( 11:00AM- 12:30PM )

>Check-in and freshen up at your accommodation

>Head to Stone Town for brunch/breakfast at a local cafe or restaurant

AFTERNOON:( 1:30PM- 4:30PM )

>Lunch at a restaurant in Stone Town

>Visit the Old Fort , Explore the House of Wonders .Wander through the streets and markets of Stone Town

EVENING:( 5:00PM - NIGHT)

>Head to Forodhani area

>Witness the cliff jumpers

>Dinner options: Try local seafood at Forodhani FoodMarket OR Alternatively, dine at a nearby restaurant like Cape Town Fish Market

>Evening at leisure to explore more of Stone Town or relax at your accommodation  

DAY 2:  SPICE TOUR AND MAALUM CAVE ADVENTURE.

MORNING (6am - 9am)

  > Breakfast at your accomodation 

  > Depart for spice tour ,explore the local spice farm and enjoy demonstrations of various spices and fruits are grown and harvested.

LATE MORNING TO EARLY AFTERNOON:( 11:30am- 1PM )

>Stop for lunch and route to maalum cave 

AFTERNOON (1pm - 4:30PM)

>Maalum cave , enjoy swimming and taking pictures.

Note: Maalum cave is known for its scenic beauty but there are no turtles.

EVENING (5PM- Night)

>Dinner

>Return to hotel/airbnb

>Relax and unwind 

DAY 3: LOCATE TO NUNGWI & SALAAM CAVE ADVENTURE 

MORNING 

>Check out from your previous accomodation by 10am

>Stop for breakfast on your way 

>Purchase snacks and water for the trip

>Book an appointment online for salaam cave or pay at the entrance upon arrival.

AFTERNOON 

>Visit salaam cave: explore and interact with the turtles 

>Proceed to Nugwi and settlle into your villa

> Relax and unwind at the villa or explore nearby beaches 

EVENING 

> Dinner at restaurants nearby, try new spots to get more experineces

>Enjoy and return to ypur villa for relaxation and downtime 

*visit music spots for the night.

DAY 4: HORSE RIDING , KAYAKING AND SUNSET DHOW BOAT RIDE 

EARLY MORNING 

>Wake up early around 7am  for the horse ride adventure in Nungwi

(highly recommend to book in advance or call a day prior to have more options)

>carry socks , the shoes and other gears will be provided 

> Training will be provided on site for beginers 

LATE MORNING TO MIDDAY

> Have breakfast at the resort nearby ( typically served from 10am)

AFTERNOON 

> Head to the beach for kayaking and enjoy the views

(If you dont want to get charged for entrance fees by some resorts to access the beach ask the local people or tour guide to walk you through the backroad to the beach ,its all connected)

> Take the opportunity to get henna drawings done by local artists on the spot by the beach ( research about henna drawings)

LATE AFTERNOON TO EVENING 

> Around 5-6pm , embark on a sunset dhow boat ride 

>Enjoy music , dancing and breathetaking sunset views

> OPTIONAL: jump off te boat and swim in the ocean when instructed / condition permits.

( the dhow boat service will come to you or you will see them aorund the beach. Again its all connected around the same area)

NIGHT 

>Return to your villa and freshen up 

>Head out for dinner , consider visiting local music spots for a lively evening 

DAY 5: VISIT THE ROCK RESTAURANT AND PACK FOR DEPATURE 

MORNING 

> Enjoy a leisurely morning at your villa 

>Have breakfast at the beach nearby and have a last pace around the beach (very calming in the morning)

AFTERNOON

>Head to the Rock restaurant 

( Make a reservation , its normally booked out . Atleast a week prior and call for confirmation)

But you can also visit the Rock restaurant for pictures and experience. During the day you can walk to the restaurant but late evening and night you need a boat to get to and back from the restaurant )

LATE AFTERNOON TO EVENING 

>Return to your villa after visiting the Rock Restaurant

>Begin packing and unwind before your departure the next day.

>Reflect on your Zanzibar adventure and cherish the memories made.

NIGHT 

> Enjoy the night and packing

*Explore local recommendations for the best music venues

Cocobello , Nungwi area was my favorite (on a wednesday) 

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