Zanzibar: Spice Trails & Turquoise Shores — 5 Days luxury safari in Zanzibar, Tanzania + Coast
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Zanzibar: Spice Trails & Turquoise Shores

Zanzibar 5 Days From $1,450 per person

Overview

The journey

Five days unwinding on the Spice Island. Pair with any safari for the perfect bush-and-beach combination.

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Why this safari

What makes it different

5 days, 1 base, one private vehicle and guide — and the option to fly the long legs.

  • 4 nights in one place, unpacked once

    Staying put in Zanzibar buys you the early mornings and late evenings day-trippers never get, and no hours lost to transfers.

  • An unhurried pace — long stays, few moves

    Around 4 nights per camp, so you can follow a lion pride across several days instead of ticking off a checklist.

  • Your own 4x4 Land Cruiser and private guide

    No shared vehicles and no fixed departure times — you decide when to leave camp, how long to sit with a sighting, and where to have breakfast.

  • Ultra-Luxury is genuinely all-inclusive

    All meals, premium drinks, laundry, park and conservancy fees, private guiding and the charter flights are in the price. You should not need your wallet until you tip.

  • Priced honestly, with fees shown up front

    Park and conservation fees, taxes and levies are itemised on your proforma invoice — 50% confirms the booking and the balance is due before travel.

At a glance

Trip essentials

Best season

Jun – Oct & Dec – Feb (dry seasons)

Pace & difficulty

Relaxed — long stays, few moves · Easy — suitable for all ages

Group size

Private departure — 2 to 6 guests per vehicle

Game viewing

6–8 hours of guided game viewing across 1 active day

Destinations routed

Zanzibar Archipelago

Ideal for

Safari-and-beach combinations · Private departures for 2–6 guests

Day by day

Detailed itinerary

Every day is planned to the hour, with the flexibility to change anything before you confirm.

Route overview
  1. 1

    Zanzibar Archipelago

    Days 1–2–3–4–5 · 4 nights

  1. 1
    Zuri Zanzibar on day 1 of Zanzibar: Spice Trails & Turquoise Shores

    Day 1 · Arrival in Zanzibar

    Zanzibar Archipelago

    Scenic flight
    Arrival

    Fly into Zanzibar. Transfer to your beachfront resort.

    Morning

    Scheduled light-aircraft flight

    Afternoon

    Transfer, luggage re-pack for light aircraft, and a full trip briefing with your guide

    Evening

    Welcome dinner and route walkthrough with your safari specialist

    Highlights

    • Stone Town — UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Mnemba Atoll snorkelling & diving
    • Spice plantation tours

    Zuri Zanzibar

    Dinner

    Light aircraft + 4x4 game-drive vehicle on landing

    Light-aircraft baggage limit: 15 kg per person in a soft bag, including hand luggage

    Visa/e-TA must be approved before departure — we send the checklist on booking

    Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country

    Modest dress respected in Stone Town & villages

    Neutral greens and browns for game drives — avoid blue and black (tsetse flies)

  2. 2

    Day 2 · Stone Town & Spice Tour

    Zanzibar Archipelago

    Guided walk
    Safari

    Heritage walking tour of UNESCO Stone Town. Afternoon spice plantation visit.

    Morning

    Dawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — diving & snorkelling at mnemba

    Afternoon

    Siesta through the heat, then stone town walking tour

    Evening

    Sundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars

    Highlights

    • Stone Town — UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Mnemba Atoll snorkelling & diving
    • Spice plantation tours

    Zuri Zanzibar

    Breakfast, Lunch

    Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof and window seat guaranteed

    Approx. 1.5 h on the road

    Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country

    Modest dress respected in Stone Town & villages

    Soft-sided bag of 15 kg maximum per person on light-aircraft transfers

  3. 3

    Day 3 · Mnemba Atoll Snorkeling

    Zanzibar Archipelago

    Boat experienceOcean experience
    Beach

    Full-day boat trip to Mnemba for snorkeling and dolphin encounters.

    Morning

    Morning dhow sail with fresh fruit and coffee on board

    Afternoon

    Village and spice-market visit with your local guide

    Evening

    Beach bonfire, Swahili tasting menu and live taarab music

    Highlights

    • Stone Town — UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Mnemba Atoll snorkelling & diving
    • Spice plantation tours

    Zuri Zanzibar

    All inclusive

    Private road transfer; boat and dhow for excursions

    Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country

    Modest dress respected in Stone Town & villages

    Bring binoculars; one pair per person changes the whole safari

  4. 4

    Day 4 · Beach Day

    Zanzibar Archipelago

    Beach leisure
    Beach

    At leisure: beach, spa, kitesurfing or simply unwind.

    Morning

    Slow breakfast on the terrace, then the reef at high tide — snorkelling over the coral gardens

    Afternoon

    Free afternoon: paddleboards, kayaks or a book in the shade of the palms

    Evening

    Sunset cocktails on the sand, then a seafood dinner grilled to order

    Highlights

    • Stone Town — UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Mnemba Atoll snorkelling & diving
    • Spice plantation tours

    Zuri Zanzibar

    Breakfast, Dinner

    Private road transfer; boat and dhow for excursions

    Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country

    Modest dress respected in Stone Town & villages

    A warm fleece for pre-dawn drives — it is genuinely cold before sunrise

  5. 5

    Day 5 · Departure

    Zanzibar Archipelago

    Scenic flight
    Departure

    Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for international flight.

    Morning

    Final sunrise game drive or a slow breakfast, then check-out and pack

    Afternoon

    Scheduled light-aircraft flight

    Evening

    Assisted check-in for your international flight home

    Highlights

    • Stone Town — UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Mnemba Atoll snorkelling & diving
    • Spice plantation tours

    Accommodation confirmed on booking

    Breakfast

    Light aircraft + 4x4 game-drive vehicle on landing

    Scheduled light-aircraft flight

    Light-aircraft baggage limit: 15 kg per person in a soft bag, including hand luggage

    Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country

    Modest dress respected in Stone Town & villages

    Reef-safe sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and a swimsuit for the coast

You leave Zanzibar Archipelago with the sound of the plains still in your ears — and a standing invitation to come back for the season you missed.

What's included

  • All accommodation as listed, on the meal plan shown for each day
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof, window seat guaranteed
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout
  • Scheduled light-aircraft flights on the internal legs shown in the itinerary
  • All game drives and activities named in the itinerary
  • All park, reserve and conservation fees for the routed destinations
  • Airport meet-and-greet plus all transfers in the itinerary
  • Drinking water in the vehicle and camp laundry where offered
  • Flying-doctor evacuation cover (AMREF) for the safari days
  • 24/7 in-country support line and a proforma invoice with every quote
  • Beach transfers and one guided marine excursion at the coast

Not included

  • International flights and airport departure taxes
  • Visa / e-TA fees and travel insurance (both mandatory)
  • Premium drinks, champagne and imported spirits
  • Optional extras: hot-air balloon, private guide, spa, diving
  • Tips for guides, camp staff and drivers (guidance provided pre-departure)
  • Personal shopping, telephone and anything not listed as included

What to pack

  • ✦Neutral safari clothing — greens, browns, khaki (avoid blue and black)
  • ✦Warm fleece and windproof layer for early-morning drives
  • ✦Wide-brim hat, polarised sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen
  • ✦Binoculars (one pair per person) and a zoom lens if you shoot
  • ✦Insect repellent with DEET, plus antimalarials as advised by your doctor
  • ✦Soft duffel bag of 15 kg per person for light-aircraft legs
  • ✦Universal adaptor and a power bank — camp power is generator-timed
  • ✦Copies of passport, insurance and yellow-fever certificate where required

Health & safety

  • ✦Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for all safari areas — confirm with your doctor
  • ✦Yellow-fever certificate required when entering from an endemic country
  • ✦Camps are unfenced: always walk with an askari escort after dark
  • ✦Never stand up or lean out of the vehicle during a sighting
  • ✦Comprehensive travel insurance including medical evacuation is mandatory
  • ✦Flying-doctor evacuation cover is included for your safari days

Good to know

  • ✦16% VAT, 2% catering levy and 2% service charge are itemised on your proforma invoice
  • ✦Book 6–9 months ahead for July–October and the festive season
  • ✦Drones are prohibited in national parks without a written permit
  • ✦A deposit of 50% confirms your dates; the balance is due 45 days before travel

Guest reviews & credentials

Why travellers trust us with the Zanzibar: Spice Trails & Turquoise Shores

“Our guide read the plains like a book — we were the only vehicle at a leopard sighting twice. Every transfer, camp and park fee was exactly as quoted.”
Amelia & Tom R. · London, UK
Maasai Mara · 6 nights
“Travelling with a 6-year-old and grandparents could have been chaos. Perch planned the driving days around nap times and picked family tents with connecting rooms.”
The Okoth Family · Nairobi, Kenya
Amboseli & Tsavo · 5 nights
“The migration timing advice was spot on. When one camp went full they moved us to a better one in the same conservancy at no extra cost, same day.”
Dr. Karin H. · Munich, Germany
Serengeti & Ngorongoro · 8 nights

KPSGA silver & gold guides

Every driver-guide is Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association certified, with 8+ years in the parks on your route.

Licensed tour operator

Registered with the Tourism Regulatory Authority (Kenya) and TALA-licensed operations in Tanzania.

AMREF Flying Doctors cover

Air-evacuation cover for every guest for the full duration of the safari, included in your rate.

Vehicle & safety standards

Serviced 4x4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs, first-aid kits, satellite comms and daily driver check-ins.

Transparent proforma pricing

Park fees, conservancy levies, 16% VAT, 2% catering levy and 2% service charge itemised before you pay.

4.9 / 5 guest rating

Across 380+ reviewed departures, with a 62% repeat-and-referral rate from past travellers.

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