Tanzania
A four-day Zanzibar escape combining the historic winding streets and Swahili culture of Stone Town with world-renowned watersports and kitesurfing at Xanadu Villas on the pristine south-east coast — bookended by flights from Nairobi.
Starting from
$1,923per person
≈ KSh 249,200
What's included
Included activities
Day 1 — Zanzibar
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport → Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport → Stonetown Hotel: Emerson Spice
Road transfer from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Emerson Spice Hotel, Stone Town. Booked by Nomad Africa.
Check in to the Emerson Spice Hotel, a lovingly restored merchant's house hidden in the winding streets of Stone Town. Rooms: Kate Room and Aida Room. Breakfast included for 2 nights.
Day 2 — Zanzibar, Tanzania
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by an immersive, guided Zanzibar Walking Tour through the winding, historic streets and limestone architecture of Stone Town.
A scenic, breezy lunch at The Beach House, enjoying ocean views right on the Stone Town waterfront.
A fragrant journey into the Zanzibar countryside to touch, taste, and learn about the island's famous cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla, followed by the vibrant Zanzibar Fish Market.
An extraordinary, rooftop Traditional Swahili Dinner at the iconic Emerson Spice, featuring a curated tasting menu paired with live, authentic Swahili music.
Day 3 — Zanzibar
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a fascinating visit to the Freddie Mercury Museum to celebrate the rock legend's birthplace and roots in Zanzibar.
Emerson Spice Hotel → Xanadu Villas
Road transfer from Emerson Spice Hotel, Stone Town to Xanadu Villas on the south-east coast. Booked by Nomad Africa.
Check in to Villa Umande (Swahili for "dewdrop") — a cosy one-bedroom villa with a private plunge pool, tropical gardens, and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with waterfall shower, situated on one of the finest beaches on Zanzibar's south-east coast.
Unwind on the pristine white sands of Xanadu Villas beach or dive into the area’s world-renowned watersports and kitesurfing.
Day 4 — Zanzibar
A peaceful, early morning beach walk along the soft sands as the sun rises over the Indian Ocean.
Return to the hotel for a fresh breakfast.
An absolute morning of leisure. Pamper yourself with a relaxing spa treatment or simply unwind by the water.
A spectacular, leisurely lunch at The Rock Restaurant — perched on a literal rock in the ocean just off the coast of Michamvi, enjoying fresh seafood surrounded by 360-degree turquoise views.
About the destination
Just a short flight from Nairobi lies the idyllic Indian Ocean archipelago of Zanzibar. Famous for its intoxicating spice aromas, beautiful white sand beaches, and warm turquoise waters, the heart of the island is Stone Town — a UNESCO-listed step back in time with narrow winding streets, Swahili traders, and the daily call to prayer. Beyond the culture, Zanzibar offers world-class scuba diving, snorkelling, fishing, and kitesurfing, as well as endemic wildlife in the Johazi Forest. The island's south-east coast is home to some of the finest beaches in East Africa.
Where you stay
StoneTown, Zanzibar
A lovingly restored merchant's house tucked into the winding streets of Stone Town, Emerson Spice is a boutique gem with 10 individually styled rooms arranged around an airy central courtyard. The rooftop Tea House restaurant is one of Stone Town's most celebrated dining spots, and the hotel's character-filled interiors — antique furnishings, four-poster beds, and private terraces — make it the perfect base for exploring Zanzibar's historic capital.
2 nights · Breakfast Included
Paje, Zanzibar
Perched on one of the finest stretches of white sand beach on Zanzibar's south-east coast, Xanadu Villas is an intimate retreat of eight individually designed villas, each steps from the warm Indian Ocean. Guests enjoy a private plunge pool, butler service, exceptional cuisine from a resident chef, and a magical pool area that evokes the spirit of African and Arabian folklore. For the adventurous, the on-site activities manager can arrange sea kayaking, snorkelling, SUP boarding, kitesurfing, and island excursions.
1 night · as per itenerary
When to go
This itinerary is priced at low season rates, making it an excellent value window to experience Zanzibar. The low season generally falls during the long rains (roughly April to May) and the short rains (November), when the island is quieter and prices are reduced. Outside of these periods, Zanzibar enjoys warm, tropical conditions year-round. The dry season from June to October brings cooler, windier weather to the south-east coast — ideal for kitesurfing at Paje — while December through March offers hot, sunny days perfect for beach and watersports. Stone Town and its cultural attractions can be enjoyed at any time of year.
Getting there
All international flights to and from Zanzibar's Abeid Amani Karume International Airport are included in the package, along with transfers to and from the airport.
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Settle in with sundowner drinks and dinner at the hotel, falling asleep to the sound of the Indian Ocean.
Xanadu Villas → Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar
Road transfer from Xanadu Villas to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Booked by Nomad Africa.
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport