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- Duration
- 4 days · 3 nights
Overview
Zanzibar is a four-day escape that begins in Arusha and carries you across to the island, where the rest of the trip is spent unwinding in one place rather than rushing between stops.
With a full stretch on Zanzibar itself, the pace is easy. It is a chance to settle in, explore at your own speed and let the island set the rhythm before the journey ends with a departure from Zanzibar.
Accommodations, arrival and departure transfers, local guides, meals per the itinerary and applicable transportation are all part of the plan, so the details are looked after while you enjoy the island.
The route
Day by day, at a glance
Day 1 · Zanzibar
Arusha - Zanzibar
Day 2 · Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Day 3 · Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Day 4 · Zanzibar
Depart Zanzibar
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 1 · Zanzibar
Arusha - Zanzibar
Upon arrival at airport in Tanzania, you will be warmly met by a representative, who will provide assistance and transfer to your accommodation to check-in. Overnight: Zanzibar – (D)
Day 2 · Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Activities: • After breakfast at the hotel, depart on a morning Spice tour. • Description of the Spice Island tour: In days past, Zanzibar was known as a spice island, exporting cloves, vanilla, nutmeg and cardamom across the world. The spices were brought over from Asia and South America and flourished in the tropical climes. Nowadays the plantations are a tribute to the island’s past, swapping spices for tourism, combining both in a spice tour, one of the most popular excursions on the island. Walk through the spice farm with your guide. Touch, smell and taste different spices and tropical fruits. Try to guess which is which, from the crushed leaves, the fruit, shoots and vines and creepers crawling up the trees. Learn about their properties, their origins and their use as medicines and in food and drink. A visit to a spice farm village gives you an insight into local life and the oppportunity to try some Swahili dishes, taste the fruits in season and try some spiced tea. • An optional lunch is available at Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge, a special menu, prepared with the best of the seasonal fruit and spices introduced to you during the tour. Depending on the season you are visiting, you can find anything from vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, lemon grass, cloves, ylang ylang, cumin, garlic, ginger, coriander, pepper, allspice, tamarind, chilli, oregano and more! Fruits can include banana, pineapple, jack fruit, custard fruit, oranges, star fruit, tangerine, passion fruit, mango, avocado, pear, papaya, grape fruit and many others. • Advisable: Comfortable closed walking or hiking shoes and pants. Sun hat and sun cream. Overnight: Zanzibar – (B, D)
Day 3 · Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Activities: • At leisure. Overnight: Zanzibar – (B, D)
Day 4 · Zanzibar
Depart Zanzibar
Departure: Transfer to the airport. Meals as per itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form
Where you'll stay
Accommodations
Accommodation for this trip is tailored to your dates and travel style — your specialist will confirm the exact properties when shaping your itinerary.
How it works
Made to order
- Every Tourcan trip is built by a specialist, not a template — the route, hotels, and pace are tuned to how you want to travel.
- Dates are flexible. There are no fixed departures; we plan around your calendar.
- Quotes and bookings happen by phone and email with your specialist — no automated checkout, just a real conversation.
What's included
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Accommodations Per Person Sharing, including hotel taxes
- Arrival & departure transfers where applicable
- Local guides where applicable
- Meals per itinerary
- Park entrance fees and sightseeing fees where applicable
- Applicable transportation
Not included
- Airfare and air taxes
- Cancellation, baggage, travel and medical insurance
- Items of a personal nature such as baggage porterage, gratuities/tips, laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, etc.
- Visa and visa fees
- Optional sightseeing and activities
- Meals, beverages and services not mentioned in itinerary
- For additional information or reservations please complete QUOTE REQUEST form in side bar of this page or contact us directly to speak to one of our Destination Experts.
- We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the price of any Tourcan itinerary. We strongly recommend comprehensive coverage for trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, and baggage.
Your specialists
Plan this trip with Roshan and Edith
Roshan Matovu
Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America.
Edith
Senior Travel Consultant
Senior Travel Consultant specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America, helping travel advisors and clients plan customized journeys, tours and memorable destination experiences.