7 Days Zanzibar Beach Nungwi Tour

Overview

A week on the beach at Nungwi in the north of Zanzibar, with sea turtles, Mnemba snorkelling, a sunset dhow cruise, quad bikes and a Kendwa sunset.

1. Day 1 Arrive and settle in

   Transfer from the airport or Stone Town to Nungwi, a little over an hour's drive. Check in, swim and walk the beach to get your bearings. A sunset drink on the sand, then a grilled seafood dinner at a beach restaurant.

2. Day 2 Beach and village day

   A slow morning on the sand or by the hotel pool. Late morning, walk to Nungwi village to see the dhow builders and the fishing boats. In the afternoon, swim at high tide, or paddleboard or kayak if your hotel offers it. Dinner in the village.

3. Day 3 Sea turtles and the Natural Aquarium

   Visit the Mnarani Natural Aquarium, a turtle sanctuary on the Nungwi shore, and swim with the turtles. The afternoon is free on the beach, with a relaxed dinner at your hotel in the evening.

4. Day 4 Mnemba Island snorkelling and a sunset dhow cruise

   A half-day boat trip from Nungwi to the reef around Mnemba Island for snorkelling, with a chance of dolphins. Back for a late lunch and a rest. In the evening, a sunset dhow cruise from Nungwi, about 3 hours, usually with a chance to snorkel or swim.

5. Day 5 Quad bikes and a Kendwa sunset

   In the morning, a quad bike ride through the villages and countryside of the north, about 4 hours with transfers. Rest at your hotel in the afternoon. Late in the afternoon, walk or take a short ride 3 km south to Kendwa, a calmer, wider beach with one of the best sunsets on the island. For something special, a tandem skydive over Kendwa is possible.

6. Day 6 Dive, seawalk or a day of rest

   Choose one: a dive or snorkel trip with a local dive centre (for certified divers and beginners); a seawalk, walking on the seabed in a helmet with no swimming needed; or a spa treatment at your hotel or a local spa. In the afternoon, a last long swim, and a farewell dinner on the beach in the evening.

7. Day 7 Last morning and departure

   A sunrise walk along the beach, a final swim and breakfast. A souvenir stop in the village for fabrics, carvings and spices, then transfer to the airport or your next stop.

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