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Beach holiday
4-Day Zanzibar Beach Break in Kendwa
Overview
Three nights is enough to fall for Zanzibar if you spend them well. This short break is built for travelers with limited time: people adding a few beach days after a mainland safari, or anyone who wants a long weekend of warm water without a busy plan.
Your base is a luxury resort on Kendwa Beach, on the island’s northwest coast. The sand here faces west, so the sun sets over the sea, and the water is less affected by the low tides that pull the ocean far out on the east coast. The stay runs on an all-inclusive plan, which means meals and local drinks are covered and you never have to think about a bill at the bar.
One day is set aside for the island’s history. A guide takes you through the alleys of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and out by boat to Prison Island, with lunch included. The rest of the time belongs to the beach, the pool and the reef. Tanzania Tourism Safaris handles the airport meeting and every transfer, so the only decisions left are swim, snorkel or sleep.
Tour highlights
- Three nights at a luxury resort on Kendwa Beach
- All-inclusive meals with local drinks
- Guided day in Stone Town and Prison Island, lunch included
- Sunset views over the sea from the west-facing shore
- Snorkeling on coral reefs and spa time at the resort
- Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
Day by day
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Day 1 Land in Zanzibar, Drive North to Kendwa Stay Luxury beach resort in Kendwa (all-inclusive)Meals Dinner
A driver meets you outside the arrivals hall at Zanzibar’s international airport and takes you north across the island, past villages, spice farms and banana groves, to Kendwa. Check in, change into something light and head for the water. Kendwa’s long white beach is at its best in the late afternoon, when the light softens and the sun slides down toward the horizon. Dinner is at the resort, with local drinks included in your all-inclusive plan.
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Day 2 Old Stone Town and the Tortoises of Prison Island Stay Luxury beach resort in Kendwa (all-inclusive)Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, your guide collects you for a full day out. In Stone Town, walk past heavy carved doors, the coral-stone Old Fort and the seafront Forodhani Gardens, and step into the spice and fish stalls of Darajani Market. A short boat ride then takes you to Prison Island, where giant tortoises roam the grounds of a former quarantine station and the reef is good for a swim. Lunch is included on the tour, and you are back at the beach by evening.
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Day 3 A Day for Reef, Spa and Sand Stay Luxury beach resort in Kendwa (all-inclusive)Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today has no fixed plan. The coral reefs off the north of the island are clear and colorful, and the resort can arrange a snorkeling or diving trip if you want to see them up close. If you prefer to stay on land, book a massage, read under a thatched umbrella or swim lengths in the pool. As the day ends, find a spot on the sand for the sunset, then enjoy a last dinner at the resort.
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Day 4 Last Swim and Transfer to the Airport Meals Breakfast
Breakfast is unhurried, and if your flight leaves later in the day there is time for one more swim or a walk along the shore. At the agreed hour your driver collects you for the trip back to Zanzibar’s international airport. If four days feels too short, extra nights can be added in Kendwa, or the trip can continue to another Tanzanian island, such as Pemba or Mafia.
Prices by season
Per person in US dollars. The price depends on when you travel and how many travelers share the trip.
| Season | 1 traveler | 2 travelers | 4 travelers | 6 travelers |
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| Low season 1 Mar – 31 May | $1,795 | $1,197 | $1,026 | $940 |
| High season 1 Nov – 20 Dec and 6 Jan – 29 Feb | $1,890 | $1,260 | $1,080 | $990 |
| Peak season Now 1 Jun – 31 Oct and 21 Dec – 5 Jan | $2,100 | $1,400 | $1,200 | $1,100 |
Tour price includes
- Airport meeting and private transfers between the airport and your resort
- Three nights at a luxury beach resort in Kendwa
- All-inclusive meal plan, including local alcoholic and soft drinks
- Full-day guided tour of Stone Town and Prison Island, with lunch
Tour price excludes
- International flights
- Travel insurance and visa fees
- Souvenirs and other personal spending
- Optional activities booked at the resort, such as diving trips
Questions about this holiday
Is four days really enough for Zanzibar?
For a first taste, yes. You get one full day of history in Stone Town and on Prison Island, plus two easy beach days. If you want more time on the sand, we can add nights in Kendwa or move you to a second beach on another coast.
Why stay in Kendwa rather than the east coast?
Kendwa faces west, so you watch the sun set over the ocean, and the sea stays close to the beach for more of the day than on the east coast, where low tide can uncover a wide stretch of reef flat. It suits travelers who mainly want to swim.
Can this short break follow a safari on the mainland?
It often does. Scheduled flights link Arusha and several Serengeti airstrips with Zanzibar, and we can time your arrival transfer to the flight. Ask us to pair these four days with any of our northern Tanzania safaris.
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