After breakfast, leave Stone Town and head to a working spice farm for a guided walk through the gardens. Your guide will show you how some of Zanzibar’s best-known spices grow, from cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg to vanilla, black pepper, cardamom and turmeric. You’ll also come across tropical fruits and have the chance to taste some of the fresh produce along the way.

As you walk through the farm, learn how the spices are grown, harvested and used in local cooking. It’s a chance to see where the flavours behind many Zanzibari dishes come from, rather than just buying the finished spices in a market. After the visit, continue north towards Nungwi or Kendwa, where the white-sand beaches and Indian Ocean waters provide a welcome change of pace. Check into your beach hotel and spend the rest of the afternoon as you please. Take a swim, relax beside the pool, or head down to the beach before dinner.

Overnight: Amaan Beach Bungalows, Nungwi

After breakfast, head to the boat departure point and set off for Mnemba Atoll, where you’ll spend the day snorkelling in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Slip into the clear water and discover colourful reef fish and other marine life beneath the surface. Your snorkelling equipment is provided, and the boat crew will choose the best spots for the day based on sea conditions and water visibility.

Keep an eye out for dolphins in the surrounding waters as you cruise between snorkelling spots. Although sightings are not guaranteed, you may be lucky enough to see them swimming nearby. Any encounter should be enjoyed from a respectful distance without chasing or crowding the dolphins. Take a break for lunch during the excursion before heading back to Zanzibar’s northern coast later in the afternoon. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at your hotel, unwinding on the beach, or enjoying the evening at your own pace.

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning by the beach. Spend your time swimming in the Indian Ocean, unwinding at the hotel or simply enjoying the sea views. If you feel like doing more, you can arrange kayaking, paddleboarding, extra snorkelling or other water activities at an additional cost.

Today gives you time to slow down and enjoy Zanzibar at your own pace after the Stone Town visit, spice tour and day out on the ocean. There is no need to rush from one activity to another, so take the opportunity to enjoy the beach and make the most of your stay.

Later in the afternoon, head out on a traditional-style dhow for a sunset cruise along the coast. As the boat sails out over the Indian Ocean, enjoy the sea breeze and watch the sky change colours as the sun sets. After the cruise, return to your hotel and spend the evening at leisure.

Enjoy breakfast and make the most of your final morning by the Indian Ocean. Take one last swim, walk along the beach or relax at the hotel before checking out. At the agreed time, your driver will pick you up and take you to Zanzibar International Airport for your departure. If you are continuing to a Tanzania safari, you can connect to the mainland according to your onward flight arrangements. This brings your Zanzibar beach holiday to an end.