Highlights
Nungwi and Kendwa, the north-coast beaches where the water stays deep at low tide.
A snorkelling trip to Mnemba Atoll and a sunset dhow cruise.
A relaxed pace, with the option to add a Stone Town day.
Overview
If you want a beach holiday without any pressure, this is it. We book a hotel on the north coast, where swimming is possible all day, and add a few excursions so you have something to do when you feel like it.
Add a safari before or after for the complete Tanzania. See Nungwi and Mnemba Atoll.
Tour facts
Difficulty
Easy
Group sizes
Private, Joining safari
Great for
All ages
Languages
English, Swahili
Start point
Stone Town
Guest rating
4.8 / 5
Best months to travel
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1 Nungwi Days 1-2
- 2 Mnemba Atoll Day 3
- 3 Nungwi Days 4-5
Day
1
Arrive on Zanzibar
Nungwi
Airport meeting and a transfer of about an hour to your hotel in Nungwi. The rest of the day is yours.
Day
2
Beach day
Nungwi
A free day on the beach, with time to swim, walk to Kendwa and watch the sunset.
Day
3
Mnemba snorkelling trip
Mnemba Atoll
A boat trip to Mnemba Atoll for two snorkel stops, with dolphins and turtles as a chance.
Day
4
Sunset dhow cruise
Nungwi
A free morning, and in the late afternoon a sail on a traditional dhow as the sun sets.
Day
5
Departure
Nungwi
A last swim, and a transfer to the airport for your flight.
Photos from the trip
What’s included
- Return airport and hotel transfers on Zanzibar
- Accommodation on the board basis named in your quote
- Guided excursions on the itinerary, with entrance fees
- Boat and dhow transport for the trips listed
- Drinking water on excursions
Not included
- International flights and Tanzania visa
- Meals and drinks outside the board basis stated
- Optional excursions and water sports not on the itinerary
- Tips, personal expenses and travel insurance
Prices by season
Per person in USD, 2026 rates, based on 2 travellers sharing.
Festive season
16 Dec – 31 Dec
High season
1 Jun – 31 Oct
Shoulder season
1 Jan – 31 Mar
Shoulder season
1 Nov – 15 Dec
Green season Best value
1 Apr – 31 May
Travelling in a group? You save
Per-person price for the Green season rate.
1 traveller
$927
--52%
2 travellers
$610
-0%
3 travellers
$592
-3%
4 travellers
$580
-5%
5 travellers
$567
-7%
6 travellers
$555
-9%
7 travellers
$549
-10%
8 travellers
$543
-11%
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time for the beach?
Can we add a safari?
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