Zanzibar in 7 days
Nature creates its own space to highlight its beauty and majesty in Zanzibar, for this reason it is imperative to be able to get in a single space everything we want to see, the activities we hope to do and at the same time have the opportunity to enjoy the rest that only vacation or summer can give us.
On the other hand, Zanzibar along with its white sand is to enter a unique, eye-catching space that cannot be left unmentioned or highlighted, which gives us all kinds of reasons to firmly believe that we have made the best decision regarding our tourist destination.
And taking everything into consideration, today we will give you everything you will need to have determined the what you will see in Zanzibar in seven days, having as a premise that at all times you are the priority, your expectations and what you want to do first and foremost. Do you want to visit the beaches and practice diving Or are you more of an adventurous type who likes to venture deep into the forest? In any of these situations, the answers are readily available in Zanzibar, where both scuba diving, snorkeling and surfThe most popular activities, such as skydiving, are presented in a single place.
Prepare your itinerary and treat yourself to an entire week to explore each of Zanzibar's beaches from Kenduapassing through Pemba, without missing the wonders of the giant tortoises of Prison Island, to go to the most secluded area as JambianiHere the possibilities are all yours and being so close to the northern beaches, you have the opportunity to visit several islands in a single day, which will give you the option to choose your favorites and extend your stay.
Northern islands to see in Zanzibar in 7 days
The northern islands of ZanzibarThese are the ones with the highest number of tourists, being close to the central area of Zanzibar they become the preferred tourist spot for many visitors, however, if you still do not know them precisely, we will leave you some of the most recommended, where you can visit the natural monuments or perform the activities that are most carried out in each area.
Whether you prefer to visit the national parks, or tour the coast with your quad, the options are laid out before you.
- KenduaThe Zanzibar Island, may be your first choice, has the most hotels and dining options, each of its dishes are unique and also the gift stores have details of craftsmanship focused on the culture of the natives of Zanzibar.
- Pemba is another island that you can not miss, it is the largest island of Zanzibar in the north, here running and diving are the key activities, most visitors stay several days on this island because it is so extensive that it requires more than one day to see it in detail.
- KoaniThe area is another area located in the north of Zanzibar, its relief is quite flat and here you can find different tropical forests, so you can go through these fields in simple walks or in more elaborate plans such as mountaineering or hiking, the only requirement here is that like the other islands you must request an expert or guide to give you the tour throughout the hiking area.
- In Koani you can also practice mountain climbing and parapete, since it is one of the highest areas of Zanzibar.
These islands are the tip of the iceberg of all the alternatives you have before you, we invite you to divide your days in each one of them, leaving first the one that is more extensive such as Pemba, and then the smaller ones such as Kendua or Koani, which can be visited in a single day.
Prison Island and Mnemba Atoll are another excellent route, which you can also visit in a day or a day and a half in case you choose to visit both in the same day, and in the case of the prison island we recommend visiting the sanctuary of the giant tortoises.
Southern Islands you can see in 7 days in Zanzibar
The visit to the southern islands is much faster since the number of beaches is much smaller, taking this into account, in at least two and a half days you can visit them without any problem.
- Mafia IslandIt is the only large beach in the southern zone, it is almost as big as Pemba and therefore, it is one of those that we invite you, do not miss, it has a sanctuary of coral reefs that make their way around the island and can be seen with the naked eye thanks to the color of the water.
- Jambiani is another route more than eligible, this island is one of the most comfortable and quiet, not having tourist visits in greater numbers you can enjoy being alone with the sea and the locals in the area, in this sense surfing is one of the sports that are most practiced in this area, there is also a lagoon on one side of the beach, before it flows directly into the sea, the tone of these waters is different, much denser.
- LathamThis island is located sixty kilometers southwest of Zanzibar, its importance lies in the fact that it is a natural sanctuary and also the refuge of several species of birds.
It is important that you take into account the appropriate distribution of your time, because only in this way you can have the opportunity to visit each island, to perform the most impressive activities such as diving, mountaineering, marine garden tour, hiking, quad biking, and not miss any detail.
Make the most of your seven-day stay in Zanzibar and enrich yourself with all the culture, history and sublime tropical aroma that you can only find in this area of Tanzania.