What You Need to Know: The 10-day Zanzibar holiday costs from US$2,900 per person for two travelers at mid-range hotels, or US$4,755 with luxury hotels in Stone Town and on the north coast. It includes nine nights with breakfast, every transfer, a guided Stone Town walk, a snorkeling trip to Mnemba Atoll with the marine park fee, and Jozani Forest on the drive between the coasts.
Who Is the 10-Day Zanzibar Holiday For?
It is for travelers who want a long beach holiday without spending it all in one place. The north coast gives you sunsets over the sea, swimming at most tides and boat trips from Nungwi; the south-east gives you a wide, quiet beach, seaweed farmers working the shallows at low tide and village life around you. Splitting the stay halfway also breaks up the week, and the drive between the coasts passes Jozani Forest.
| This safari suits you if… | Consider another trip if… |
|---|---|
| You have ten days and want variety | You'd rather unpack once: the 8-day holiday at Pongwe |
| You enjoy snorkeling and boat trips | You want one guided day and short stay: the 5-day beach holiday |
| You like quiet villages as well as resort beaches | You want a safari too: our 10-day Big Five safari and Zanzibar |
10-Day Zanzibar Holiday on Two Coasts, Day by Day
Stone Town first, then the north coast, then the south-east:
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Day 1: Arrival, Stone Town
Airport pickup and the drive to your Stone Town hotel; the evening is free for the seafront and Forodhani Gardens.
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Day 2: Stone Town walk, then north
A guided morning in the old Stone Town, then the drive of about an hour to Kendwa or Nungwi.
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Day 3: Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll
A boat takes you out to the reefs of Mnemba Atoll, a protected marine area off the north-east coast, for snorkeling among reef fish and, often, dolphins. Your gear, the marine park fee and hotel pickup are included.
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Day 4: Beach day on the north coast
A free day. Walk to Nungwi's dhow-building beach, or simply stay by the sea.
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Day 5: Free day
Add a dive, a sunset dhow cruise or nothing at all.
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Day 6: Jozani Forest on the way to Jambiani
We drive south, stopping at Jozani Forest to walk among the red colobus monkeys and along the mangrove boardwalk, and reach Jambiani in the afternoon. The drive is about two hours plus the forest visit.
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Day 7: Jambiani
The south-east coast faces sunrise. At low tide the sea pulls far back over the sand flats where women farm seaweed; at high tide the lagoon is calm for swimming.
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Day 8: Free day
Kitesurfing at neighboring Paje, a dolphin and sandbank trip from Kizimkazi, or a walk through the village.
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Day 9: Free day
A last full day on the south-east coast.
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Day 10: Departure
The transfer of about an hour to the airport.
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Hotels on the 10-Day Zanzibar Holiday
Night by night at each level. Jambiani's hotel is the same at both levels; the luxury price covers Stone Town and the north coast:
| Nights | Area | Mid-range (or similar) | Luxury (or similar) |
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| 1 | Stone Town | The Neela Boutique Hotel, Maru Maru Hotel, Shaharazad Boutique Hotel | Park Hyatt Zanzibar, Zanzibar Serena Hotel, Hotel Verde |
| 4 | Kendwa or Nungwi, north coast | Kendwa Rocks, Nungwi Turaco Resort | Gold Zanzibar Resort |
| 4 | Jambiani, south-east coast | Reef and Beach Resort | Reef and Beach Resort |
How Much Does the 10-Day Zanzibar Holiday Cost?
What ten days cost per person, depending on how many travel together:
| Level | 1 traveler | 2 travelers | 4 travelers | 6 travelers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-range hotels | US$3,405 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 |
| Luxury (Stone Town and north coast) | US$6,215 | US$4,755 | US$4,755 | US$4,755 |
The luxury north-coast resort is the biggest single difference between the two levels; staying mid-range in the north and keeping the rest the same is a good way to save.
What the 10-Day Zanzibar Holiday Includes
What you get for the price:
- Every transfer: airport, Stone Town to the north coast, north coast to Jambiani via Jozani, and back to the airport
- Nine nights with breakfast: one in Stone Town, four on the north coast and four at Jambiani
- A guided Stone Town walk and the guided Jozani Forest visit
- A snorkeling trip to Mnemba Atoll with hotel pickup, snorkel gear and the marine park fee
Not included in the 10-Day Zanzibar Holiday price
Budget separately for:
- International flights, and a visa for Tanzania (US$50; US$100 for US citizens)
- Zanzibar's mandatory inbound travel insurance, US$44 per adult (we can help you buy it)
- Your own travel insurance, including medical evacuation
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Diving, kitesurfing and other optional activities
- Tips
Adding a Safari from Zanzibar
A short flight puts the Serengeti within reach of the island, so a safari fits before or after the beach:
- The 2-day Serengeti fly-in from Zanzibar, one night and two game drives
- The 3-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari from Zanzibar
- The 4-day safari from Zanzibar with flights
How to Book the 10-Day Zanzibar Holiday
Send your dates, group size and hotel level through the form, on WhatsApp +255 678 992 599 or by email to jaynevytours@gmail.com; we can also swap Jambiani for Paje or Michamvi. You get a written itinerary and price naming each place you sleep. Paying a 30% deposit secures the trip; the remainder is due on arrival, through Pesapal (card or mobile money) or a bank transfer in US dollars, and our booking terms set out what happens if you cancel.
Common Questions About the 10-Day Zanzibar Holiday
Short answers to the questions our guests ask us most often:
How much is a 10-day Zanzibar holiday?
From US$2,900 per person for two travelers at mid-range hotels and US$4,755 with luxury hotels in Stone Town and the north, including nine nights, transfers, Mnemba snorkeling and Jozani Forest.
Is it worth splitting a Zanzibar holiday between two beaches?
On a stay of a week or more, yes: the north and south-east coasts feel very different, and the change halfway keeps a long beach holiday interesting.
How long is the drive from Kendwa to Jambiani?
About two hours; we break it with the Jozani Forest visit.
Is Jambiani good for swimming?
At high tide, yes, in a calm lagoon. At low tide the water goes far out, so check the tide times; the north coast is easier for swimming.
Can children do the Mnemba snorkeling trip?
Yes, if they are comfortable in the water; snorkel gear is included and child prices are in your quotation. Tell us their ages when you book.
Should You Book the 10-Day Zanzibar Holiday?
Book it if you have ten days and want to see two sides of the island, with snorkeling at Mnemba and the forest on the way, from US$2,900 per person for two at mid-range hotels. If you prefer one beach, choose the 8-day holiday at Pongwe, and see where to stay in Zanzibar to compare the coasts.