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8 Days Best Affordable Holiday Vacations For The Backpackers

About this experience

Begin in Stone Town at Mizingani Seafront Hotel, where Arabian charm meets oceanfront views. Explore winding alleys, spice markets, and UNESCO sites, savoring Zanzibari lunch at Lukmaan. Join a guided Spice Tour through plantations, tasting fresh fruits and spices. Continue to Jambiani’s Blue Oyster Hotel on white sands, then boat to Prison Island for giant tortoises and swimming.

Discover Maalum Cave’s underground pool in Paje for swimming or cliff-jumping, or Salaam Cave’s turtle-filled aquarium. Explore Jozani Forest’s red colobus monkeys with guides, then dine at The Rock Restaurant over Pingwe beach, enjoying seafood and views. Sail on Safari Blue to Kwale Island for snorkeling and sandbanks. Visit northern gems: swim with turtles at Baraka Aquarium, see Nungwi’s fish market, and traditional dhow building. Unwind at Sunset Kendwa Beach Hotel, with breathtaking sunsets completing your escape.

At a glance

  • Duration: 192 hr
  • Private experience

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8 Days Best Affordable Holiday Vacations For The Backpackers
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Time on the tour192 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 192 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • All excursions shown in the package
  • Service of Informative, friendly and Experienced Professional Tour guide
  • Breakfast
  • VAT (18% charged by the Government)
  • Hotel Accommodations Based on Bed & BreakFast
  • Unlimited Portable Wi-Fi

Not included

  • Early check-in / late checks-out is subject to availability availability of rooms
  • Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
  • Gratuities for Guide (please tip separately)
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Travel insurance if needed
  • Lunch/Dinner at The Rock Restaurant

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • On arrival, you will be met and greeted by the guide and driver at Zanzibar International Airport / Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and given a briefing and all the necessary information regarding your Unforgettable Holiday to Zanzibar. They will answer all the questions that you might have. The representatives will arrive 30 minutes before the arrival time, waiting for you with a sign that you will easily recognize, and transfer you to the charming Mizingani Seafront Hotel adds comfort and authenticity, making this the perfect blend of history, culture, and relaxation in the heart of Zanzibar.

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Green Zanzibar Tours & Safari Company Limited

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 192 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
On arrival, you will be met and greeted by the guide and driver at Zanzibar International Airport / Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and given a briefing and all the necessary information regarding your Unforgettable Holiday to Zanzibar. They will answer all the questions that you might have.

The representatives will arrive 30 minutes before the arrival time, waiting for you with a sign that you will easily recognize, and transfer you to the charming Mizingani Seafront Hotel adds comfort and authenticity, making this the perfect blend of history, culture, and relaxation in the heart of Zanzibar.
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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