Unlike our beach-focused Zanzibar packages, this itinerary treats the island’s culture and history as the main event — genuine time in working spice plantations and Stone Town’s markets and architecture — after a short, focused mainland safari.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, then a drive to Tarangire National Park.
Arrive Kilimanjaro, Transfer to Tarangire
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeTarangire River Camp
LuxuryOliver’s Camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A full day exploring Tarangire’s riverine landscape and baobab-studded plains.
Full Day Tarangire Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A drive to the Ngorongoro Crater rim, with a full descent onto the crater floor.
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryNgorongoro Crater Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A flight from Arusha or Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar via Dar es Salaam, transferring to your accommodation near Stone Town.
Fly to Zanzibar
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeZanzibar Serena Hotel
LuxuryPark Hyatt Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5
A full-day guided tour of a working spice plantation, tasting and identifying cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon and more, with a traditional Swahili lunch.
Spice Farm Tour
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A full-day guided walking tour through Stone Town’s winding streets, carved doorways, the old slave market memorial, and local markets.
Stone Town Walking Tour and Markets
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
A drive to the north coast for two days of proper beach time to close the trip.
Transfer to the North Coast, Beach Time
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeZanzibar Bay Resort
LuxuryBaraza Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
A free day on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches.
Beach Day at Leisure
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
Transfer to Zanzibar’s airport for your onward international flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Tarangire park entry | ~$60 per person per day |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee | ~$70 per person per day, plus crater descent |
| Spice farm tour & Stone Town guided tour | Included in package price |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers who want Zanzibar’s culture and history genuinely explored, not skipped past on the way to a sun lounger.Tour Includes
- All ground transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Spice farm tour & Stone Town guided walking tour
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry & crater descent fees
Tour Excludes
- Domestic flight, Arusha to Zanzibar
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance