Zanzibar Island

4 days
From US$0 per person
After your safari in Tanzania's national parks, where you'll observe the great African fauna as well as the beautiful Tanzania landscape, you'll reach one of the pearls of the Indian Ocean in Tanzania. Settle into your toes-in-the-sand accommodation on the east coast of the island of Zanzibar. Let yourself be lulled by the breeze in the coconut palms and the warm winds of the Indian Ocean.
  • Zanzibar beach
    South East Zanzibar beach ©Pajota Tanzania
  • Fruit vendors in Zanzibar
    Scene of life in Zanzibar ©Pajota Tanzania
  • Zanzibar's beach
    Zanzibar’s beach paradise ©Pajota Tanzania
  • The spices of Zanzibar
    The spices of Zanzibar ©Pajota Tanzania

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Arusha or Kilimandjaro Airport - Zanzibar beach

    Departure to Arusha or Kilimandjaro airport for the island of Zanzibar. Welcome at Zanzibar airport and transfer to the East Coast and your hotel. For greater freedom, we haven't planned any activities or meals apart from breakfast. You'll be able to choose from a wide range of seaside activities: diving, snorkeling, boat trips with fishermen, kite surfing, exploring the island and the town of Stone Town... or simply lazing on the idyllic beach !

  • Day 2

    Zanzibar beach

    Day at leisure in Zanzibar. As an option, we offer a “Safari Blu” excursion to Fumba.
    Do you love the sea, sailing and seafood?
    Take a seat on a typical old Arab dhow, sail, enjoy several snorkeling sites, sunbathe on a sandbank, and then enjoy an incredible seafood and fish barbecue. Departure around 8 a.m. from the southeast coast (Jambiani, Paje...), return to the hotel at 5.30 p.m.

  • Day 3

    Zanzibar beach

    Another beautiful day at leisure to enjoy the beach, at high and low tide, and stroll through the small coastal villages in the shade of coconut palms.
    You can also plan an excursion such as “The Spice Route”. Let us take you west of Zanzibar to smell, taste and walk the famous spice farms. You'll be surprised to discover how many of these tasty ingredients we use every day can appeal not only to your tongue, but also to your eyes.... Spice tours are not only instructive, they're great fun! A 2h30 to 3-hour tour takes in a good part of the island, including a few villages.

  • Day 4

    Zanzibar beach - Airport

    Last day on the white sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean. Once again, your day will depend on your wishes and the time of your return flight. Departure from your hotel around 3 hours before your plane takes off.

    Don't hesitate to tell us about your plans if you wish to stay longer in Zanzibar.

Prices

Price conditions for your stay in Zanzibar

For prices, please contact us.

Price Per Person

Based on 2 people : From US$

Children
4 to 12 years : US$ sharing with parents
13 to 15 years : US$

Single supplement : US$


Price Include

  • Private transfers to and from the airport
  • Three nights' accommodation with breakfast in a shared room (twin or double room)

Not Included in the Price

  • Visa fee
  •  Drinks and meals during your stay (except breakfast)
  • Activities during your stay
  • Any items or expenses of personal nature
  • International flight
  • Domestic flight (we can take care of it for you on request)
  • Transfers were not applicable 
  • Travel and cancellation/medical insurance cover
  • Single Room (under single Supplement terms)
  • A new tax has been introduced by the Zanzibar government since 01.09.24. The price is 44 dollars per person for a single entry, valid for a stay of up to 92 days. It must be paid before departure via this website: https://visitzanzibar.go.tz/.









Travel info

Here is some practical information for your safari in Tanzania


Accommodation during your stay in Zanzibar

Accommodation is in either twin or double rooms at carefully selected safari lodges. The lodges we use are all set in spectacular locations and provide delicious meals and comfortable, airy bedrooms. Here's a list of the accommodations we use on our trips. If they are fully booked, we will offer you similar accommodation.



Transport in Zanzibar

You will be travelling in one of our comfortable private minibus taxi. 

Other Useful Information to travel in Tanzania

  • No plastic bags in to Tanzania
  • No plastic bottles in the Game Parks and Reserves
  • Carry your COVID Vaccination Certificate

Entry requirements to travel in Tanzania

  • Mandatory passport valid 6 months after your return date
  • An E-visa is required for your entry into Tanzania, you can apply on the website : https://visa.immigration.go.tz/
  • To date, it is still possible to apply for a visa directly on arrival at Zanzibar airport or Kilimandjaro airport or Dar es Salaam airport.
  • New conditions for entry to the island of Zanzibar, Published on 13/09/2024
The Zanzibar authorities have announced the introduction of compulsory travel insurance for anyone visiting the island from October 1, 2024. This insurance will be sold by the Zanzibar Insurance Company at a cost of $44 per person, and will be valid for 92 days. Its purchase will be compulsory, even for travelers who already have travel insurance. This insurance applies to Zanzibar only. It will not be required, or even valid, for travellers to mainland Tanzania (notably Kilimandjaro and the wildlife reserves). This is a sovereign decision by the Tanzanian authorities. You can take out this insurance:  https: //visitzanzibar.go.tz
  • Depending on your nationality, you'll need to check the entry requirements.

Sanitary conditions in Tanzania

  • Yellow fever
In principle, vaccination against yellow fever is only required for people arriving from a country where this fever is endemic(1), or for people who have spent more than 12 hours in transit through one of these countries. To avoid any inconvenience, we strongly recommend that you are up-to-date with your yellow fever vaccination and in possession of an international vaccination booklet.
(1) In Africa: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Congo (DRC), Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Uganda. South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela. As you will be arriving from Kenya, vaccination against yellow fever is compulsory.
  • Malaria
Protection against mosquito and fly bites is essential wherever mosquitoes and flies are present (up to 1500 metres, beyond which they are inactive). The reserves and national parks in the south (Selous, Ruaha, Mikumi) are on the plains, where the risk of vector-borne diseases is present. Altitude in northern parks and reserves (Serengeti, Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro) varies between 1,000 and 3,500 metres, and preventive treatment should be adapted to the itinerary and duration of the safari in malaria-prone areas.
For stays in Zanzibar, the risk of malaria may be present in the town of Stonetown and throughout the island, although coastal hotel areas are regularly “de-mosquitoed” and the risk of vector-borne diseases is lower. Wherever malaria is likely to occur, preventive treatment should be prescribed: atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone or generic) or doxycycline. The absolute contraindication of mefloquine (Lariam) at altitude should be borne in mind, especially for travellers planning to climb Kilimanjaro. As other diseases can be transmitted by mosquitoes (yellow fever, dengue fever, chikungunya, zika) and, more exceptionally, by tsetse flies (sleeping sickness), taking preventive treatment for malaria does not exempt you from using skin and clothing repellents.
As far as prophylactic medication is concerned, you should contact your GP or a hospital specialising in travel medicine before you leave. During your stay, and for two months after your return, in the event of fever, medical advice should be sought systematically and rapidly, in order to start anti-malarial treatment as soon as possible.

Before you travel to Tanzania, it's important to :
  • Consult your GP or an International Vaccination Centre to assess your state of health and receive health recommendations, particularly concerning vaccinations
  • Set up a personal pharmacy

Climate

  • Main Land
Situated close to the equator, Tanzania has a pleasant climate, with temperatures that vary little and seasons that are the opposite of those in Europe.
Tanzania has two main seasons. The first, known as the dry season, which corresponds to winter, runs from June to October. After this dry period, summer runs from November to May, with a short rainy season in November and December and then the main rainy season from mid-March to May. This leaves an interesting travel window from late December to late February.
In Tanzania, temperatures are highest in December, January and February. Beware, however, of variations according to Tanzania's geographical zones. A distinction must be made between the coast, with its equatorial climate, and the plateaus and inland areas, except for Kilimanjaro. During this period, the southern and eastern slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater receive the most rainfall. During the austral winter, the crater gets cold, especially at night.
  • Zanzibar
Zanzibar has an equatorial climate, with prevailing winds coming from the Indian Ocean. The hottest month of the year in Zanzibar is February, while August sees the lowest temperatures. Heavy rains in Zanzibar are concentrated in April and May, with a few light showers from late October to late November. The driest period is therefore from June to October, but a few squalls are always possible.
  • Kilimandjaro
It's difficult to speak of a standard climate for Kilimanjaro, as climatic conditions vary according to the mountain's slopes. Temperatures are mildest at the foot of Kilimanjaro, with an average temperature of around 24°C. As altitude increases, the temperature drops to an average of 4/5°C at 4,000 m, and finally to -7/-9°C at the summit. It's in the zone between 4000 and 5000 m that temperatures can change dramatically, with variations of over 30°C between day and night. Kilimanjaro is exposed to a dry season, particularly pronounced from mid-June to mid-October, and another hot, dry period from early December to late February. The average temperatures below correspond to the Serengeti region during the day, with nighttime temperatures rarely below 12°.

What to Pack for your safari in Tanzania

  • Good quality sandals
  • Good quality light walking shoes
  • Casual shoes for evenings
  • Light boots for your own comfort in the evening
  • Practical safari jacket
  • Fleece jacket T-shirts
  • Short and long sleeve shirts or blouses
  • Shorts and long casual trousers
  • Enough underwear, socks and hankies
  • Swimsuit 
  • Bathing suit-Toiletries, lip balm and scarves
  • Miniature wet towel and Kleenex (enough)
  • Small backpack 
  • Small reusable water bottle
  • Small flashlight or headlamp
  • Good quality sunglasses
  • Safari hat or cap
  • Personal medication
  • Important Quality mosquito/insect repellent (for body)
  • Quality sun blocker cream/sunscreen
  • Binocular and Guidebooks
  • Camera with extra battery and memory card













Strengths

  • Zanzibar's white sandy beaches
  • The old-fashioned charm of Stone Town
  • The gentle way of life on "Spice" Island
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