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A Week in Zanzibar

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Spent 8 unforgettable days in Zanzibar. Highlights include Prison Island, Nungwi Beach, and Spice Farms. Highly recommend for relaxation lovers.

Zanzibar, Tanzania 8 days28 Jan 2025 – 4 Feb 2025 $36,810 – $44,990 approx 19 likesRelaxation
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Siddharth Joshi

Created 14 January 2025

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

$6,600

Prison Island

Walk

Prison Island is best visited in the afternoon when the light is perfect for photos.

Day 2

$6,100

Nungwi Beach

Other

Last day — revisit Nungwi Beach for anything you missed, then head to the station.

Day 3

$6,800

Spice Farms

Train

Spend the morning exploring Spice Farms. Grab lunch at a local eatery nearby.

Day 4

$3,600

Jozani Forest

Walk

Jozani Forest is best visited in the afternoon when the light is perfect for photos.

Day 5

$5,700

Stone Town

Bus

Hike to Stone Town early morning. The trail takes about 2 hours one way.

Day 6

$4,500

Prison Island

Bus

Explore Prison Island at your own pace. The back alleys have the best street food.

Day 7

$3,400

Nungwi Beach

Walk

Take a guided tour of Nungwi Beach — the local stories make it come alive.

Day 8

$4,200

Spice Farms

Other

Visit Spice Farms and interact with locals. Their recommendations are gold.