6-Day Zanzibar Island Escape

Trip Overview

Zanzibar Island Escape is a six-day beach holiday from Nairobi that pairs the historic lanes of Stone Town with five easy-going nights by Nungwi Beach. Explore Zanzibar’s spice heritage, snorkel in the Indian Ocean, and keep a full day free for pure island time. Every departure is confirmed with a dedicated planner who stays reachable on WhatsApp throughout your trip.

Highlights

• 6 days and 5 nights in Zanzibar • Stone Town • Nungwi Beach
• Return transport and all park or entry fees included
• Handpicked stays with breakfast and dinner
• Dedicated trip planner from booking to return

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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   Day 1: Nairobi to Stone Town

   Zanzibar Island Escape begins with your flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar and a private airport transfer into Stone Town. Settle into your hotel, then take the late afternoon at your own pace: follow the waterfront, browse small shops, or enjoy dinner near the old harbour. Stone Town is Zanzibar’s historic heart and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it the right first stop before the beach days ahead. Breakfast is included from the following morning.

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   Day 2: Discover historic Stone Town

   Stone Town reveals Zanzibar’s layered history on a guided morning walk through narrow lanes, market life, carved doorways, and landmark streets. Your guide sets an easy pace and explains the island’s Swahili, Arab, Indian, and European influences without rushing the experience. Keep the afternoon free for a café stop, a museum visit, or sunset by the water. Return to your Stone Town hotel for a second night, with breakfast included.

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   Day 3: Spice trail to Nungwi Beach

   After breakfast, travel inland for a guided spice experience, where you will see and smell the crops that gave Zanzibar its Spice Island reputation. The tour introduces everyday ingredients such as cloves, cinnamon, and tropical fruit, with time for a simple local lunch at your own cost. Continue north to Nungwi, a beach village known for broad white sand and clear Indian Ocean water. Check in, relax, and overnight in Nungwi with breakfast included.

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   Day 4: Snorkeling on Zanzibar waters

   A morning boat excursion brings you onto Zanzibar’s bright offshore waters for snorkeling, subject to sea conditions. Your crew provides the planned equipment and guidance, leaving plenty of time to swim and enjoy the changing shades of blue around the reef. Return to Nungwi after the trip for an unhurried afternoon. Choose a beach walk, a pool break, or an optional water activity arranged locally. Overnight in Nungwi; breakfast is included.

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   Day 5: A free day on Nungwi Beach

   Today is deliberately open for the beach holiday you came for. Start with breakfast, then decide how active you want to be: swim in the Indian Ocean, read under a palm, join an optional dhow cruise, or arrange diving through a local provider. Nungwi’s position on the north coast makes it a relaxed base for a full day without long road transfers. Enjoy a final sunset by the shore and overnight in Nungwi.

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   Day 6: Zanzibar to Nairobi

   Enjoy a final Zanzibar breakfast and leave time for a last walk on Nungwi Beach before your scheduled road transfer to Zanzibar Airport. The drive timing is planned around your confirmed flight, so you can depart without a rushed check-out. Fly back to Nairobi with salt air, spice scents, and Stone Town stories to take home. Proven Adventures can also arrange extra nights if you would like a slower island finish.

Rates & Seasons

Per person sharing. Children aged 2–11 pay the child rate; younger children are handled case by case — ask your planner.

Good to Know

Prices are per person sharing and vary with season and group size. Single-occupancy rates, child rates and custom departure dates are available on request — send an enquiry and a planner will confirm availability within one working day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the 6-day Zanzibar Island Escape?

The Zanzibar Island Escape price includes return economy flights from Nairobi, airport and hotel transfers, five nights of accommodation, daily breakfast, the Stone Town and spice experiences, and the scheduled snorkeling excursion. Lunches, dinners, drinks, optional water sports, personal purchases, visas, travel insurance, and any airline fare increases after confirmation are excluded unless stated on your booking confirmation.

What is the child policy for this Zanzibar package?

The Zanzibar Island Escape is designed for families with children aged 2 to 11, who receive the published child rate when sharing with adults. Children under 2 travel on request because airline and hotel policies vary. We confirm bedding, child meals, flight arrangements, and any age limits for snorkeling before you pay a deposit.

When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?

Zanzibar is rewarding year-round, with the clearest conditions for beach time and boat excursions generally found from June to October and from January to March. April and May are quieter and are priced as low season in this package. December travel is popular, so festive departures need early confirmation and carry higher rates.

Do I need a visa and Zanzibar travel insurance?

Entry rules depend on the passport you travel with. Tanzania tourist visa guidance commonly quotes USD 50 for many visitors, while United States passport holders are advised to check the USD 100 multiple-entry requirement. Zanzibar also requires official travel insurance: research indicates USD 44 per adult, USD 22 for ages 3 to 17, and no charge for children under 3. Confirm current rules before travel.

Can I book Zanzibar as a solo traveller?

Yes. Zanzibar Island Escape fares are based on two adults sharing one room. Solo travellers can book the same itinerary, but a single-room supplement applies because accommodation is not shared. Proven Adventures will quote the supplement for your travel dates before booking, as it changes with the hotel, flight availability, and season.

How much does a 6-day Zanzibar holiday cost from Kenya?

The package starts from KES 185,000 per adult sharing in the low season. This is a guide price for a six-day Nairobi-to-Zanzibar holiday with flights, accommodation, transfers, breakfast, and planned excursions. Final pricing depends on departure date, room type, airline inventory, and whether you choose private upgrades or extra activities.

How do I book this Zanzibar package with Proven Adventures?

To book Zanzibar Island Escape with Proven Adventures, send your preferred dates, number of travellers, room arrangement, and passport nationality. Our team checks live flight and hotel availability, confirms the final itinerary and inclusions, then issues your booking terms and payment schedule. Book early for school holidays, June to October, and the December festive period.