7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Zanzibar in June 2023

1. Day 1: Beach day at Nungwi Beach
   1 hour 20 minutes (37.6 miles) from Zanzibar International Airport

   Lounge on the beach, swim in the clear water, and try local seafood dishes.

2. Day 2: Explore Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
   1 hour 5 minutes (21.6 miles) from Nungwi Beach

   See red colobus monkeys, mangrove forests, and take a nature walk.

3. Day 3: Visit the historic Stone Town
   31 minutes (12.2 miles) from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park

   See the Sultan's Palace, Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens, and the House of Wonders.

4. Day 4: Visit the Spice Farm
   37 minutes (16.3 miles) from Stone Town

   Take a tour of the farm, learn about the spices and try some tropical fruits.

5. Day 5: Snorkel in Menai Bay Conservation Area
   1 hour 15 minutes (29.2 miles) from the Spice Farm

   See dolphins, sea turtles and colourful fish while snorkeling in the marine park.

6. Day 6: Learn about sea turtles at Mnarani Marine turtle conservation pond
   1 hour 34 minutes (39.4 miles) from Menai Bay Conservation Area

   Learn about sea turtle conservation and see them up close in a pond right near the ocean.

7. Day 7: Take a sunset dhow cruise at Nungwi Beach
   45 minutes (12.9 miles) from Mnarani Marine turtle conservation pond

   Relax on a traditional boat while the sun sets, take in the views and enjoy a seafood dinner.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Nungwi Beach (full day, free)
• Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park (2-3 hours, $10/person)
• Stone Town (5-6 hours, $10/person for a guided tour)
• Spice Farm (2-3 hours, $10/person)
• Menai Bay Conservation Area (3-4 hours, $35-40/person for a snorkeling tour)
• Mnarani Marine turtle conservation pond (1-2 hours, $5/person)
• Sunset Dhow Cruise (2-3 hours, $20-25/person)
Total Estimated Costs: $90-$105 per person per day.

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can add a visit to Prison Island or a spice grinder workshop. If you have less time, skip the Spice Farm and the sunset dhow cruise. Remember to wear sunscreen and bring mosquito repellant when visiting nature reserves.