🌴 9 Days / 8 Nights

Zanzibar & Mafia Island Escape

Day 1: Arrival in Zanzibar

Arrive at Zanzibar International Airport, where you’ll be met and transferred to your beachfront hotel. Relax with the Indian Ocean breeze and settle into island life.
Overnight: Zanzibar Serena Inn | Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Stone Town Discovery

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Stone Town. Wander through winding alleys, visit the Sultan’s Palace, House of Wonders, and the old slave market. End the day with a sunset dhow cruise.
Overnight: Zanzibar Serena Inn | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Spice Plantation & Jozani Forest

Visit a spice farm to experience Zanzibar’s famed cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla. Continue to Jozani Forest to spot the rare red colobus monkeys. Afternoon at leisure by the beach.
Overnight: Zanzibar Serena Inn | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Northern Beaches – Nungwi & Kendwa

Head north to Zanzibar’s pristine beaches. Swim in turquoise waters, snorkel among coral reefs, or simply relax on powdery sands.
Overnight: Beach Resort in Nungwi | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Zanzibar → Mafia Island

Fly from Zanzibar to Mafia Island, part of Tanzania’s marine paradise. Transfer to your eco-lodge and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Overnight: Mafia Island Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Marine Park Adventure

Spend the day exploring Mafia Island Marine Park. Snorkel or dive among vibrant coral reefs, tropical fish, and sea turtles. Between October and March, you may encounter majestic whale sharks.
Overnight: Mafia Island Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Sandbank Picnic & Village Visit

Take a boat trip to a remote sandbank for swimming and a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, visit a local fishing village to experience Swahili culture and hospitality.
Overnight: Mafia Island Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Leisure in Paradise

Enjoy a free day to relax, dive, or kayak through mangroves. Indulge in fresh seafood and soak in the tranquility of Mafia’s untouched beauty.
Overnight: Mafia Island Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Mafia Airport for your flight back to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar to connect with your onward journey.

✨ Highlights of the Journey

• Cultural immersion: Stone Town’s history and spice plantations.
• Wild encounters: Red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest.
• Beach bliss: Zanzibar’s northern shores.
• Marine wonders: Mafia Island’s reefs, whale sharks, and sandbanks.
• Authentic stays: Handpicked lodges blending comfort with local charm.