Day 1
Arrival in Zanzibar / Stone Town
Arrival transfer, check-in and relaxed evening in historic Stone Town.
Overnight: Stone Town
- ✓Airport transfer
- ✓Accommodation
Safari + Beach
16 Days Big Five Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday
Game drives across Zanzibar's white-sand coast, then barefoot days on the Indian Ocean — one seamless 16-day journey.
16 days / 15 nightsFrom $4,049 per person
Trip overview
The perfect combination of Tanzania's iconic wildlife parks and Zanzibar's pristine beaches — the ultimate 16-day East Africa experience.
Highlights
- Ngorongoro Crater|Zanzibar Beach
- Big-game safari through Zanzibar's white-sand coast
- Indian Ocean beach days on Zanzibar to finish
- All park fees, transfers and internal connections handled for you
- One private guide on safari, one itinerary end to end
Day by day
Day 2
Stone Town and Spice Farm Tour
Explore Stone Town heritage and Zanzibar spice culture before beach transfer.
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
- ✓Guide
- ✓Entrance where applicable
- ✓Transfers
Day 3
Prison Island and Beach Relaxation
Visit Prison Island and enjoy beach time.
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
- ✓Boat transfer
- ✓Excursion guide
Day 4
Safari Blue Dhow Experience
Dhow sailing, snorkeling, sandbank visit and island lunch experience.
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
- ✓Excursion
- ✓Boat
- ✓Lunch where applicable
Day 5
Jozani Forest and East Coast Experience
Discover Jozani Forest, red colobus monkeys and scenic East Coast villages.
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Transport
- ✓Guide
Day 6
Mnemba / Nungwi / Kendwa Experience
Snorkeling, northern beach visit or sunset dhow experience depending on plan.
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
- ✓Excursion
- ✓Transfers
Day 7
Leisure Beach Day
Free day for swimming, spa, photography or optional water activities.
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
- ✓Accommodation
- ✓Meals as booked
Day 8
Departure from Zanzibar Airport
Airport transfer for onward flight.
Overnight: DepartureMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- ✓Airport transfer
Day 9
Arrival in Zanzibar / Stone Town
Arrival transfer, check-in and relaxed evening in historic Stone Town.
Overnight: Stone Town
- ✓Airport transfer
- ✓Accommodation
Day 10
Stone Town and Spice Farm Tour
Explore Stone Town heritage and Zanzibar spice culture before beach transfer.
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
- ✓Guide
- ✓Entrance where applicable
- ✓Transfers
Day 11
Prison Island and Beach Relaxation
Visit Prison Island and enjoy beach time.
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
- ✓Boat transfer
- ✓Excursion guide
Day 12
Safari Blue Dhow Experience
Dhow sailing, snorkeling, sandbank visit and island lunch experience.
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
- ✓Excursion
- ✓Boat
- ✓Lunch where applicable
Day 13
Jozani Forest and East Coast Experience
Discover Jozani Forest, red colobus monkeys and scenic East Coast villages.
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Transport
- ✓Guide
Day 14
Mnemba / Nungwi / Kendwa Experience
Snorkeling, northern beach visit or sunset dhow experience depending on plan.
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
- ✓Excursion
- ✓Transfers
Day 15
Leisure Beach Day
Free day for swimming, spa, photography or optional water activities.
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
- ✓Accommodation
- ✓Meals as booked
Day 16
Departure from Zanzibar Airport
Breakfast at hotel, final leisure time depending on flight schedule, then airport transfer.
Overnight: DepartureMeals: Breakfast
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Airport transfer
- ✓Travel assistance
Pricing per person
Rates are per person sharing, based on your group size and chosen comfort level. Park fees, transfers, meals and crew are all included.
| Comfort level | p2 | p4 | p6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| low | $6,005 | $5,408 | $5,209 |
| mid | $6,527 | $5,878 | $5,662 |
| high | $7,506 | $6,760 | $6,511 |
What's included
- ✓All park and conservation area entry fees
- ✓Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- ✓Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- ✓Accommodation as listed in your chosen tier
- ✓All meals on safari and drinking water in the vehicle
- ✓Airport and inter-park transfers
- ✓Government taxes and levies
Not included
- ×International flights and visa fees
- ×Travel and medical insurance
- ×Tips for guides and lodge staff
- ×Alcoholic and premium drinks
- ×Optional activities (balloon flights, spa, diving)
- ×Personal shopping and laundry
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