5 days · Zanzibar

Zanzibar Unhurried

A private island retreat combining cultural discovery, warm ocean days and space to slow down completely.

Duration5 days
RegionZanzibar
Best travel periodJune to October and January to February are generally driest
Journey stylePrivate and tailored

Tour overview

A complete journey, shaped around you.

A private island retreat combining cultural discovery, warm ocean days and space to slow down completely.

Ideal for

Couples and travellers seeking culture with restorative beach time

Pace

Slow and flexible with one guided cultural day

Accommodation

Boutique Stone Town stay and a considered beach hotel

Typical temperatures

26–31°C daytime / 21–25°C nighttime. Sea temperatures are generally warm throughout the year.

Day by day

The rhythm of your journey.

5 considered days, each with room for the unexpected moments that make travel memorable.

01Day
Arrival

Stone Town arrival

Private airport transfer and an evening free to settle into the old city.

Highlight: Your first evening among Stone Town’s coral-stone lanes and carved doors.

What to expect: Private airport transfer, hotel check-in and an unscheduled evening to settle in.

02Day
Discover

Stone Town and spice country

Guided cultural walk with a thoughtfully paced spice farm visit.

Highlight: Stories of the old city followed by the scents and flavours of spice country.

What to expect: Several hours on foot in warm conditions, balanced with a road transfer and farm visit.

03Day
Discover

To the coast

Transfer to your chosen beach with the afternoon at leisure.

Highlight: The first view of Zanzibar’s bright lagoon and white-sand shoreline.

What to expect: A private road transfer across the island followed by a free afternoon at the hotel.

04Day
Immerse

Indian Ocean day

Rest, swim or add a private snorkelling or sailing experience.

Highlight: A full day shaped entirely around the sea and your preferred pace.

What to expect: Choose a quiet beach day or a confirmed boat activity with time in sun and water.

05Day
Farewell

Departure

A relaxed final morning and private airport transfer.

Highlight: One final slow morning beside the Indian Ocean.

What to expect: Hotel check-out and a private airport transfer timed to your onward flight.

Practical preparation

What to pack.

For this journey

  • Lightweight breathable clothing
  • Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for Stone Town and villages
  • Swimwear and a beach cover-up
  • Sandals and comfortable walking shoes
  • Sun hat, sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen
  • Light rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Insect repellent and personal medication
  • Reusable water bottle

What is included

Clear from the beginning.

Included

  • Private airport and hotel transfers
  • Accommodation and meals in the final proposal
  • Guided Stone Town experience
  • Selected spice visit

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa and insurance
  • Marine excursions unless confirmed
  • Local infrastructure charges and gratuities

Make this journey yours.

Tell us your dates and travel style. We will return with a personal route and proposal.

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