About This Journey
The 8 Day Zanzibar and Pemba Island Combination 2026-2027 brings together the culture and beaches of Zanzibar with the quieter natural beauty of Pemba Island.
Begin on Zanzibar with Stone Town, spice farms, tropical beaches and Indian Ocean activities before taking a short flight to Pemba Island.
Pemba offers a different island atmosphere with lush forests, clove plantations, quiet beaches and excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities. Zanzibar's tourism experiences prominently include Stone Town, spice farms and coastal attractions, while Pemba is promoted for its forests, cultural heritage and marine environment.
What Makes This Trip Special
Explore historic Stone Town
Zanzibar spice farm experience
Tropical Zanzibar beaches
Indian Ocean snorkeling and boat activities
Flight from Zanzibar to Pemba Island
Explore Pemba's green landscapes
Guided Ngezi Forest experience
Opportunities to see the Pemba flying fox
Pemba cultural and clove experiences
Snorkeling around Pemba Island
Optional scuba diving
Quiet beaches and coastal relaxation
Seven nights island accommodation
A Look at the Journey
Itinerary
Arrive at Zanzibar International Airport or ferry terminal and meet your driver.
Transfer to your hotel in Stone Town for check-in and a short rest.
Later, explore the narrow streets, markets, historic buildings and waterfront areas of Stone Town with a local guide.
Stone Town is one of Zanzibar's major cultural and heritage experiences.
Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, visit one of Zanzibar's traditional spice farms.
Learn about cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, tropical fruits and other plants grown on the island.
Continue toward the Jozani area for a guided nature experience before transferring to your beach hotel.
Spend the evening relaxing beside the Indian Ocean.
Enjoy a full day along Zanzibar's beautiful coastline.
Depending on your selected package and sea conditions, activities may include:
Snorkeling
Traditional dhow sailing
Sandbank excursion
Swimming
Beach relaxation
Zanzibar is widely promoted for its combination of cultural experiences and coastal leisure.
Return to your resort for dinner and overnight.
Spend another relaxing day in Zanzibar before continuing to Pemba Island.
You can relax at your resort, swim in the Indian Ocean or add an optional island excursion.
Optional experiences may include:
Prison Island
Snorkeling
Sunset dhow cruise
Sandbank excursion
Local village visit
Spa treatment
Enjoy your final evening in Zanzibar.
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your flight to Pemba Island.
Current nonstop Zanzibar to Pemba flights cover approximately 124 km and take around 30 minutes, although schedules depend on the airline and travel date.
On arrival at Pemba Airport, meet your driver and transfer to your lodge or beach resort.
Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying Pemba's quieter island atmosphere.
Dinner and overnight on Pemba Island.
After breakfast, travel to Ngezi Forest Reserve for a guided nature walk.
Ngezi is one of Pemba's important indigenous forest areas and supports endemic wildlife, including the famous Pemba flying fox, along with native plants and birdlife.
Continue with a local cultural or clove experience to learn more about life on Pemba Island.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, enjoy a marine excursion around Pemba Island.
Depending on your selected package, visit a snorkeling area or travel toward Misali Island for coral reefs, clear water and tropical marine scenery.
Pemba's tourism experiences include coral reefs, snorkeling, diving and the protected marine environment around Misali.
Certified divers may choose an optional scuba diving experience, while non-divers can enjoy snorkeling and beach relaxation.
Return to your lodge for your final dinner on Pemba.
Enjoy breakfast and your final morning on Pemba Island.
Depending on your flight schedule, relax at the lodge before transferring to Pemba Airport.
Fly to Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam or your confirmed onward destination.
Your 8 Day Zanzibar and Pemba Island Combination 2026-2027 ends after the airport transfer.
Included & Excluded
Included
- Zanzibar airport or ferry transfers
- Stone Town accommodation
- Zanzibar beach accommodation
- Stone Town guided tour
- Spice farm experience
- Jozani experience as specified
- Zanzibar local transfers
- Zanzibar to Pemba flight
- Pemba airport transfers
- Pemba Island accommodation
- Ngezi Forest guided experience
- Pemba cultural activities as specified
- Snorkeling excursion as specified
- Local guides
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Drinking water during organized excursions
- Government taxes and service charges
Excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Flights not specifically included in the quotation
- Scuba diving unless specifically included
- Diving certification courses
- Optional Zanzibar excursions
- Alcoholic and premium drinks
- Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Additional accommodation
- Activities not mentioned under inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
The package combines Zanzibar Island and Pemba Island.
The itinerary includes seven nights: four nights in Zanzibar and three nights on Pemba Island.
Current nonstop flights take approximately 30 minutes and cover about 124 km.
Pemba is known for green landscapes, clove plantations, quiet beaches, indigenous forests and excellent marine activities.
Yes. This itinerary includes a guided Ngezi Forest experience.
Snorkeling can be included according to the confirmed package.
Yes. Scuba diving can be arranged for certified divers, subject to availability and sea conditions.
Yes. Meals are provided according to the daily itinerary.
Yes. Additional nights can be arranged in either Zanzibar or Pemba Island.
Day 8 is normally the departure day. Additional accommodation can be arranged if required.
