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Fullest island journey
Nungwi & Paje: Two-Coast Zanzibar
Sunset and sunrise, north and east, relaxation and activity—without treating the island as a race.
- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Start and finish
- Zanzibar airport or ferry terminal / confirmed Zanzibar departure point.
- Journey style
- Private transfers with one Stone Town night, three Nungwi nights and three Paje nights.
- Best for
- Couples, repeat travellers, photographers, mixed interests and guests who dislike choosing one coast.
- Core promise
- Sunset and sunrise, north and east, relaxation and activity—without treating the island as a race.
Journey overview
What this journey is
This is Urithi's strongest standalone Zanzibar story. Nungwi and Paje are allowed to feel different, while Stone Town supplies the cultural foundation. Three nights on each coast make the road transfer worthwhile and leave enough time for weather-aware activity planning.
- Destination weddings & honeymoons
- Photography
- Culture & heritage
Day by day
Your Journey, Day by Day
A guide to the shape of the trip. The final itinerary is confirmed before travel and adapts to season, conditions and your pace.
Day 1 — Arrive in Stone Town
Private arrival transfer, welcome and time to settle near the historic core.
Day 2 — Stone Town to Nungwi
Guided heritage experience followed by a northbound transfer, with a carefully selected spice or food stop when appropriate.
Day 3 — Nungwi ocean day
Relax or add an approved dive, snorkel or boat-based activity chosen after safety and conditions are confirmed.
Day 4 — North-coast freedom and sunset
Protect a flexible day and an unhurried final Nungwi evening.
Day 5 — Cross the island to Paje
Travel privately to the south-east coast, using one worthwhile stop only when it adds meaning rather than delay.
Day 6 — Paje active option
Take a confirmed kite lesson, diving session or suitable lagoon activity with a professional operator.
Day 7 — Follow the tide, not a timetable
Enjoy a slower Paje day, with activity timing adapted to the coast's natural rhythm.
Day 8 — Departure
Private transfer to the confirmed airport, ferry terminal or onward island arrangement.
Personalise it
Make It Yours
Add one night
Extend Stone Town for deeper heritage and food, or add Paje when lessons and diving need more flexibility.
One signature activity per coast
For example a Nungwi sunset sail and a Paje kite lesson, leaving the remaining days unforced.
Add safari
Connect from mainland Tanzania, keeping at least seven Zanzibar nights if both coasts stay in the plan.
Choose your accommodation
- Comfort
- Reliable, welcoming lodges and camps chosen for strong value, cleanliness, service and practical location.
- Premium
- Smaller or better-located properties offering more privacy, design character and personalised service.
- Signature
- Exceptional settings and high-touch service for travellers prioritising exclusivity, location and detail.
Specific properties are confirmed in your quotation once dates, availability and rates are approved.
Included
What's Included
- Private island transfers
- Airport, ferry terminal and inter-hotel transfers listed in the approved itinerary, using an appropriate licensed vehicle.
- Accommodation and meals
- The selected room category and meal plan shown in the confirmed itinerary.
- Guided heritage services
- The Stone Town, spice, cultural or nature experiences specifically named in the approved quotation, with relevant entrance costs.
- Journey support
- Pre-travel coordination and Urithi assistance throughout the booked services.
Not included
Not Included Unless Stated
- Travel formalities
- International flights, visas, passport costs, mandatory Zanzibar inbound insurance, medical requirements and personal travel insurance.
- Local charges
- Any hotel infrastructure, destination or locally payable levy not expressly included in the approved quotation.
- Optional activities
- Diving, kitesurfing, snorkelling, sailing, fishing, spa treatments, meals and excursions not specifically listed.
- Personal spending
- Gratuities, premium drinks, laundry, souvenirs and other personal purchases.
- Changes
- Costs created by traveller-requested amendments, delays or circumstances outside the confirmed services.
What your journey supports
This journey prioritises locally owned suppliers and creates earning opportunities for Tanzanian guides, drivers, accommodation teams, artisans and community partners. Where possible, Urithi gives preference to enterprises led by women and young people.
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Start planning
Ready to travel? Let's shape Nungwi & Paje: Two-Coast Zanzibar around you.
Share your travel month, party size and what matters most. Urithi will prepare a personalised quotation covering accommodation, guiding, park fees, flights and transfers.
Your dates and ideas do not need to be final. Share what you know, and Urithi will help shape the rest.