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Nuru Zanzibar Discovery

5 Days / 4 Nights

Discover More of Zanzibar at a Relaxed Pace

Five days gives you enough time to experience some of Zanzibar’s most memorable places while still leaving space to relax.

The Nuru Zanzibar Discovery combines four nights at Nuru ya Zanzibar with daily breakfast, return airport transfers and two full-day island experiences.

Discover Zanzibar’s spices, history and culture, explore its northern coastline and marine environment, then return to peaceful Pongwe to relax by the pool or enjoy time at the beach.

5 Days • 4 Nights • Breakfast • Return Airport Transfer • 2 Full-Day Experiences

What's Included

Everything You Need for a Comfortable Five-Day Stay

Everything you need for a comfortable five-day Zanzibar holiday.

  • 4 Nights Accommodation: Stay at Nuru ya Zanzibar in your selected room category.
  • Daily Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at Nuru each morning during your stay.
  • Return Airport Transfers: Your arrival and departure airport transfers are arranged as part of the package.
  • 2 Full-Day Zanzibar Experiences: Discover different sides of Zanzibar through two carefully selected full-day experiences.
  • Applicable Infrastructure Tax: The applicable infrastructure tax for your stay is included.

Your Two Zanzibar Experiences

Experience 1

Spice, Stone Town & Prison Island

Discover the culture and history of Zanzibar in one full-day experience.

Visit a spice plantation and learn about the island’s famous spices and tropical plants before continuing to historic Stone Town.

From Stone Town, continue by boat to Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island, where you can see the famous giant tortoises.

Highlights:
  • Spice plantation
  • Zanzibar spices and tropical plants
  • Historic Stone Town
  • Changuu / Prison Island
  • Giant Aldabra tortoises
  • Zanzibar history and culture
Experience 2

Mnemba, Nungwi & Kendwa

Discover the northern side of Zanzibar with a day combining marine experiences, coastal life and beautiful beaches.

Depending on the itinerary and conditions, your experience may include the marine area around Mnemba, snorkelling, Nungwi and its sea-turtle conservation experience, traditional dhow boat building and time around Kendwa Beach.

Highlights:
  • Mnemba marine area
  • Snorkelling
  • Nungwi
  • Sea turtles
  • Traditional dhow building
  • Kendwa Beach

*Activities are subject to weather, sea conditions and availability.

Your 5-Day Zanzibar Discovery

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival in Zanzibar

Arrive. Settle In. Begin Your Island Stay.

Arrive in Zanzibar and meet your arranged airport transfer. Travel to Nuru ya Zanzibar in peaceful Pongwe and check into your room. Take the rest of the day at your own pace. Relax around the pool, enjoy the garden, have something to eat or drink at the restaurant, or simply rest after your journey.

Overnight: Nuru ya Zanzibar | Meals: Breakfast not applicable on arrival day

Day 2 — Spice, Stone Town & Prison Island

Discover the History and Culture of Zanzibar

Start your day with breakfast at Nuru before heading out for your first full-day experience. Discover Zanzibar’s famous spices, explore historic Stone Town and continue by boat to Prison Island to see the giant tortoises. Return to Nuru in the evening and relax after your day of discovery.

Overnight: Nuru ya Zanzibar | Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 — Relax & Enjoy Pongwe

A Day Without a Schedule

Today is yours. Sleep a little longer, enjoy breakfast and take time to experience Nuru at a slower pace. Swim in the pool, relax in the garden or use one of our complimentary bicycles to explore the surrounding area. You can also enjoy time at Pongwe Beach through our beach arrangement. Collect your beach towel at Nuru and head out for some time by the ocean.

Overnight: Nuru ya Zanzibar | Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 — Mnemba, Nungwi & Kendwa

Discover Zanzibar's Northern Coast

After breakfast, set out for your second full-day island experience. Explore the marine environment around Mnemba, enjoy opportunities for snorkelling and discover Nungwi and Kendwa. Depending on the day's itinerary and conditions, the experience may also include a sea-turtle conservation visit and a look at traditional dhow boat building. Return to Nuru after your day out and enjoy a relaxed final evening.

Overnight: Nuru ya Zanzibar | Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 — Breakfast & Departure

One Last Morning in Zanzibar

Enjoy your final breakfast at Nuru. Depending on your departure time, take a final swim, relax around the property or enjoy a little more time in Pongwe. Check out and take your arranged transfer to Zanzibar Airport.

Meals: Breakfast

The Nuru Experience

Your Base Between Adventures

A good Zanzibar holiday needs both discovery and downtime. Between excursions, Nuru gives you a relaxed place to return to.

Pool & Garden

Swim, relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the property.

Pongwe Beach

Enjoy beach time through Nuru’s beach arrangement in Pongwe, with a sunlounger available for guests and a beach towel available from Nuru.

Free Bicycles

Explore Pongwe at your own pace with complimentary bicycles, subject to availability.

Restaurant & Drinks

Start your mornings with breakfast and enjoy meals and refreshments at Nuru.

A Small, Personal Property

With around 14 rooms, Nuru offers a more intimate atmosphere and personal guest attention.

Your Room

A Comfortable Place to Come Home To

After a day exploring Zanzibar, return to a comfortable room at Nuru ya Zanzibar. Depending on your selected room category, you can enjoy:

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Private bathroom
  • Mosquito net
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • TV
  • Mini-fridge
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe box
  • Table and chairs
  • Garden and pool views
  • Housekeeping

Choose the room that best suits the way you travel.

Who Is This Package For?

Ideal Travellers

The Nuru Zanzibar Discovery is a great choice for:

  • Couples
  • Honeymooners
  • Families
  • Friends travelling together
  • Independent travellers
  • First-time visitors to Zanzibar
  • Guests who want to combine sightseeing with relaxation

It is particularly suited to travellers who want to see more of Zanzibar without making every day an excursion day.

Discover Zanzibar Your Way

Five Days. Four Nights. Two Experiences.

Explore the island. Meet its history and culture. Discover its northern coast. Then return to Pongwe and slow down.

The Nuru Zanzibar Discovery gives you enough time to experience Zanzibar without rushing through it.

What's Not Included

Exclusions

Unless specifically stated in your booking, the following are not included:

  • International or domestic flights
  • Lunch and dinner, unless specifically stated
  • Personal expenses
  • Additional excursions or activities
  • Additional transfers outside the included airport transfers
  • Travel insurance
  • Any services not specifically listed under "What's Included"

Additional experiences can be arranged on request, subject to availability.