12-Day Honeymoon Itinerary for Zanzibar

  1. Day 1: Stone Town Walking Tour
    Located in the heart of Zanzibar

    Marvel at the antiquity of the culture.

  2. Day 2: Zanzibar Butterfly Center
    25-minute drive from Stone Town

    Witness an assortment of butterfly varieties.

  3. Day 3: Prison Island Snorkeling Tour
    Located in the Indian Ocean, 30 min boat ride from Stone Town

    Immerse in marine life at crystal clear waters.

  4. Day 4: Jozani Forest Reserve
    1-hour drive from Stone Town

    Encounter red colobus monkeys and mangrove forest.

  5. Day 5: Nungwi Beaches
    2-hour drive from Jozani Forest Reserve

    Enjoy pristine clear waters and golden sandy beaches.

  6. Day 6: Matemwe Beach
    Less than 1 hour drive from Nungwi Beaches

    Bask in the sun on secluded yet captivating beaches.

  7. Day 7: Spice Farm Tour
    30-minute drive from Matemwe Beach

    Smell and taste everything 'spicy' under the sun.

  8. Day 8: Stone Town Night Market
    30-minute drive from Spice Farm

    Enjoy the cultural cuisine at an open-air market.

  9. Day 9: Prison Island Private Boat Tour
    Less than 1-hour drive from Stone Town

    Get more private snorkeling time with unbeatable views.

  10. Day 10: Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    30-minute drive from Prison Island

    Admire a vast range of colorful fish, turtles, and crabs.

  11. Day 11: Jambiani Village Tour
    45-minute drive from Mnarani

    Experience the local culture and catch an exotic sunset.

  12. Day 12: Sailing and Fishing Tour
    2-hour drive from Jambiani

    Explore the Indian Ocean by boat, catching fish if you feel up for it.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Stone Town Walking Tour (2 hours, Free)
  • Zanzibar Butterfly Center (1 hour, $10)
  • Prison Island Snorkeling Tour (4 hours, $50)
  • Jozani Forest Reserve (2 hours, $15)
  • Nungwi Beaches (1 day, Free for Public Beach. $20 for resort beach.)
  • Matemwe Beach (1 day, Free for Public Beach. $20 for resort beach.)
  • Spice Farm Tour (2 hours, $30)
  • Stone Town Night Market (3 hours, $30)
  • Prison Island Private Boat Tour (4 hours, $200)
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium (2 hours, $10)
  • Jambiani Village Tour (3 hours, $35)
  • Sailing and Fishing Tour (6 hours, $100)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $515 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a few more days to the relaxing beaches like Nungwi or Matemwe. For those with less time, cut out the Prison Island snorkeling tour or the private boat tour. Keep in mind that these prices may vary.

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