The itinerary at a glance
| Day | Programme | Night |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stone Town on foot, sunset on the seafront | Stone Town |
| 2 | Safari Blue: dhow, snorkelling, sandbank, seafood lunch | Stone Town or south |
| 3 | Jozani forest in the morning, then the east coast (Paje) | Paje or Jambiani |
| 4 | Beach and tide day, kitesurfing or Kuza cave | Paje or Jambiani |
| 5 | Free morning, then airport transfer | - |
Day 1: Stone Town
Old alleys, carved doors, Darajani market and the Old Fort. In the evening, the Forodhani night market. More in Stone Town in one day.
Day 2: Safari Blue
Safari Blue is the big day trip in Menai Bay, south-west: dhow, snorkelling, sandbank and lunch. Allow a full day; hotel pick-up depends on the offer. For a shorter trip from Stone Town, compare Prison Island and Nakupenda. To choose between boat trips: Safari Blue or Mnemba.
Day 3: Jozani, then the east coast
In the morning, Jozani forest for the red colobus monkeys, on the way to Paje (about 40 minutes from Stone Town). Then settle in Paje or Jambiani. The east coast has strong tides: see tides and swimming.
Day 4: beach or cave
Swim at high tide, walk or kitesurf at low tide. For an active half day: Kuza cave or Salaam cave. A visit to the Jambiani seaweed farms is done at low tide.
Day 5: departure
The airport transfer takes about 1 hour from Paje: keep a margin, see from the airport to your hotel.
Variant: the north
To swim at any hour, replace days 3 to 5 with Nungwi and Kendwa, with a trip to Mnemba.
Going further
Less time: Zanzibar in 4 days. More: Zanzibar in 7 days or in 10 days. Budget: what Zanzibar costs.
