Spice Islands & City Lights: 7 Days Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam
6-Day Zanzibar & Dar es Salaam Tour
Immerse yourself in the spirit of coastal Tanzania. This curated journey blends Zanzibar’s UNESCO-listed Stone Town and spice plantations with Dar es Salaam’s cultural pulse and oceanfront rhythm. It’s designed for effortless logistics, authentic encounters, and flexible pacing—three nights to savor island life, then two nights to feel East Africa’s biggest city come alive.
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 5 nights (3 nights Zanzibar, 2 nights Dar es Salaam).
- All ground transfers (airport–hotel–airport) and inter-city domestic flight (ZNZ → DAR).
- Daily breakfast + 1 hosted cultural lunch.
- Guided experiences: Stone Town walking tour, Prison Island boat trip, Spice farm tour, Dar es Salaam city tour (Askari Monument, National Museum, Kivukoni Fish Market).
- All listed entrance/park/museum/marine reserve fees for the above activities.
- Professional local guides and end-to-end trip coordination.
What’s Not Included
- International flights to/from Tanzania.
- Visas, vaccinations, and travel insurance.
- Lunches, most dinners, and personal expenses (e.g., tips, laundry).
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary.
Daily Itinerary (6 Days)
Day 1 — Zanzibar Arrival
- Arrive at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ); private transfer to hotel.
- Sunset orientation walk; evening at leisure on the waterfront.
Day 2 — Stone Town & Prison Island
- Morning guided tour of Stone Town: heritage lanes, markets, historic landmarks.
- Afternoon boat to Prison Island for giant tortoises and snorkeling (conditions permitting).
- Transfer to Nungwi/Kendwa area for beach time; optional dhow sunset (extra).
Day 3 —North Coast
- The Beach Life you dreamed about: Safari Blue; Mnemba Sandbank Tour.
- Beach relaxation with optional beach/sea activities.
Day 4 — Spice Tour to Dar es Salaam + City Snapshots
- Morning Spice Tour & Lunch enroute to Stone Town.
- Afternoon flight/ferry Zanzibar → Dar es Salaam; hotel check‑in.
- Dinner at the Oceanfront
Day 5 — Oceanfront & Neighborhoods
- Morning at Coco Beach / Msasani Peninsula; optional art stop (Tingatinga Cooperative) or Slipway.
- City tour highlights: Askari Monument, National Museum, Kivukoni Fish Market; evening cultural dinner.
- Free evening to explore dining and nightlife along the peninsula.
Day 6 — Departure
- Leisurely breakfast; private transfer to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).
Final Totals
| Category | Total |
| Budget | $1,310 |
| Discovery | $2,090 |
| Premier | $3,300 |
Notes:
• Pricing per person, based on double occupancy.
• Exact rates vary by travel dates, availability, and final room/air choices; custom upgrades on request.