10 Days Zanzibar Family Holiday
This 10 Days Zanzibar Family Holiday introduces you and your family to the beautiful island of Zanzibar though visiting the different islands and taking part in unique experiences such as swimming, sun bathing, visit several attractions in the Stone Town, taking part in a spice tour, nature walk in Jozani Forest and more.
This tropical beach holiday combines nature and culture since you have a chance to visit the two known villages for preserving the Swahili Culture as you create life lasting memories.
Highlights of 10 Days Zanzibar Family Holiday
Day 1: Arrival in Zanzibar
Day 2: Stone Town Tour and Visit the Prison Island
Day 3: Safari Blue Experience
Day 4: Spice Tour and Jozani Forest Walk
Day 5-6: Leisure on a Resort Beach
Day 7: Swahili Cultural Tour
Day 8: Dolphin Tour, Rock Restaurant and Traditional Dhow Cruise
Day 9: Nungwi Village Cultural Tour and Forodhani Street Food Market
Day 10: Departure
Detailed Itinerary of 10 Days Zanzibar Family Holiday
Day 1: Arrival in Zanzibar
On arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, you will be met by our driver-guide and take you to the Stone Town. He will brief you about the safari and spend the rest of the day at rest at your beach resort.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Stone Town Tour and Visit the Prison Island
After breakfast, take a Stone Town Tour mainly by walking as you get insight of the old houses that were built using coral stones with great architectural plan and where the name of the town originates.
Visit several impressive sites including the former slave market which is now an Anglican Church, visit the Old Town Market where different goods are displayed such as spices, Swahili clothing, fresh fruits and vegetables and more. Visit Zanzibar Memorial Museum, House of Wonders, Old Indian Dispensary, Old Arab Fort and more.
Have lunch at one of the local restaurants.
Take a boat tour to the Prison Island – a home to giant Aldabra Tortoise. Walk through the island learning about its history since it was used as a prison for rebellious slaves and later on turned to be an isolation place for people with yellow fever. It was then turned to be a home to giant Aldabra tortoises. Later on, head back to your resort hotel to enjoy the leisure evening.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Safari Blue Experience
The day starts early with your morning breakfast at your balcony of your room and then head to for a full day cruising on the ocean. Enjoy different activities such as sailing, snorkeling, tasting Zanzibar foods like barbeques and more.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Spice Tour and Jozani Forest Walk
Wake up for a delicious breakfast, followed by a walk to the garden with different spices. Learn about the history of spices and other coast of Zanzibar, different uses and more. Some of spices are cloves, ginger, garlic, pepper, chili, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom and vanilla among others.
Taste some foods or drinks where some of the species are used. Later on, head to Jozani Forest the only remaining natural forest of the island with different wildlife including monkeys and birds. A walk through this forest gives you a chance to spot red colobus monkeys, Skyes monkey, bush babies and many more among others.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5-6: Leisure on a Resort Beach
Spend these two days having leisure and take part in beach activities such as swimming, sun bathing, beach soccer, walking on beaches and more. There are so many activities to choose from in these two days.
Accommodation: Nungwi Dreams
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Swahili Cultural Tour
Today take part in Swahili Culture through visiting Tumbatu Island which is the third largest island in Zanzibar. This will be after breakfast, transfer to Nungwi Island and then ta boat cruise that lasts for about an hour to Tumbatu Island.
On this island, there are two villages which are surrounded by coral and rocks and these are Jongwe and Kichangani. Learn more as you take a walk in these villages through dress code, music and dances, traditional cooking classes, food tasting and many more. Cruise back to the hotel for your accommodation.
Accommodation: Nungwi Dreams
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Dolphin Tour, Rock Restaurant and Traditional Dhow Cruise
Have a leisure breakfast which will be followed by playing with marine friends, the dolphins. The boat cruise to the sea where these dolphins can be spotted. This is followed by a cruise to the rock restaurant – a place to enjoy Zanzibar local dishes on the rock.
Head back to your resort for dinner with a traditional dhow cruise. These dhows were used by the early explorers – the Arabs as the only means of transport on water that are directed by the winds. This day will be full of great memories.
Accommodation: Nungwi Dreams
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Nungwi Village Cultural Tour and Forodhani Street Food Market
Have breakfast and head to Nungwi Village for a cultural tour, visiting fishing villages at this Island of Nungwi Island that is located in the northern part of Zanzibar. Visiting one of the markets allows you to explore some of the different types of fish sold such as tuna, king fish, tilapia and more.
In the evening, visit the Forodhani Street Food Market to taste different sea foods sold in place. Some of the foods here are chapattis, samosas, pizza, Zanzibar pilau and many more. The gret epic moments as you watch the sunset at the blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Accommodation: Nungwi Dreams
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Departure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on sunrise and then transfer to the airport for your flight back home or to your next destination.
End of 10 Days Zanzibar Family Holiday
