This is our only itinerary built entirely around beaches, with no inland safari component at all — splitting ten days between Kenya’s Diani Beach and Tanzania’s Zanzibar, two of the East African coast’s most celebrated stretches of sand.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Mombasa’s Moi International Airport, then a transfer across the Likoni ferry to Diani Beach.
Arrive Mombasa, Transfer to Diani Beach
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeDiani Reef Beach Resort
LuxurySands at Nomad
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
A free day on Diani’s white coral sand.
Beach Day at Leisure
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
An optional sunset dhow sailing trip along the coastline.
Dhow Sailing Trip
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A further relaxed beach day.
Second Beach Day at Leisure
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A flight from Mombasa to Zanzibar via Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, transferring to your second beach resort.
Fly to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeZanzibar Bay Resort
LuxuryBaraza Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6
A guided walking tour of Stone Town’s markets and historic architecture.
Stone Town Cultural Tour
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
A free day on Zanzibar’s beaches, letting you directly compare it to Diani.
Beach Day at Leisure
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
A further beach day with optional diving or snorkelling.
Second Beach Day, Optional Watersports
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
A final relaxed beach day, no schedule.
Third Beach Day at Leisure
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10
Transfer to Zanzibar’s airport for your onward international flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Flight, Mombasa to Zanzibar (via Nairobi/Dar es Salaam) | Quoted separately |
| Stone Town guided tour | Included in package price |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers who genuinely want a beach holiday, not a safari with a beach attached, and are curious to compare two of the coast’s best-known stretches.Tour Includes
- Stone Town guided walking tour
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Airport/resort transfers on both coasts
Tour Excludes
- Flight, Mombasa to Zanzibar
- International flights
- Dhow sailing & watersports
- Visas (both Kenya and Tanzania visas required)
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance