7 days in Zanzibar Island Itinerary

Discover a myriad of attractions in Zanzibar City, like its World Heritage-listed historic core, charming beach villages, and the modern neighborhood of Ng'ambo.

Get out of town with these interesting Zanzibar City side-trips: Bahati Beach Boutique (in Kendwa) and Nungwi Beach (in Nungwi). Spend the 2nd (Mon) observing fascinating marine mammals with The Safari Blue. And it doesn't end there: step off the mainland to explore Prison Island - Changuu Private Island, walk around Forodhani Gardens, hit all the best shops with Tangawizi Spice Farm, and enjoy the sand and surf at Nakupenda Beach.

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Athens, Greece to Zanzibar City is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Athens to Zanzibar City is 1 hour. Traveling from Athens in August, things will get little chillier in Zanzibar City: highs are around 34°C and lows about 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.