Self-drive road trip · Zanzibar

Zanzibar Island Drive & Stay

A relaxed independent island journey combining Stone Town culture, northern beaches and Zanzibar’s laid-back east coast.

Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
Stops3 Cities
Start and finishZanzibar International Airport
IncludedHotels + car

Per person, estimatedUS$433

About this road trip

Discover Zanzibar at your own pace with two cultural nights in Stone Town followed by short scenic drives to the island’s finest beaches. The rental-car portion begins after Stone Town, avoiding unnecessary city driving and parking.

Your 9 days at a glance

Your road trip, day by day

Every stop has a hotel already chosen for you. Open a stop to swap the hotel, add activities or stay longer. The price updates as you go.

Want more time somewhere? Open any stop and tap Add a night. Every day after it moves back, and your dates and price update automatically.

9 Days

Make this trip yours

Stay longer or shorter in Stone Town

Your stay in Stone TownDays 1–3

2 Nights9 days total

Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.

1
Arrival
Stone Town
Pick up your car at Zanzibar (ZNZ), from 10:00. It's yours for all 9 days.
Arrive at Zanzibar Airport and transfer to Stone Town. Explore the historic lanes, waterfront, markets and cultural sights without the inconvenience of a rental car.
Overnight: Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique, night 1 of 2

Your hotel in Stone Town

10 hotels to choose from

1 / 30

Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

8.6Very good

“Golden Tulip Stone Town Hotel captivates guests with its exceptional, attentive staff who consistently go above and beyond, impeccably clean and comfortable rooms, and an excellent waterfront location. Visitors rave about the rooftop curry restaurant, generous breakfast buffet, refreshing swimming pool, and thoughtful touches like early check-in accommodations that make every stay memorable.”

Breakfast available
Wi-Fi
Parking
Restaurant

Included in your trip2 Nights, Malindi Road, Stone Town

Your free time

No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Stone Town surprise you.

Make this trip yours

Stay longer or shorter in Stone Town to Nungwi or Kendwa

Your stay in Stone Town to Nungwi or KendwaDays 3–5

2 Nights9 days total

Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.

3
Drive day
Stone Town to Nungwi or Kendwa
Collect your small automatic rental car and drive north to Zanzibar’s northern beaches.
Overnight: Tanzanite Beach Resort, night 1 of 2
4
Full day
Nungwi or Kendwa
Relax on the beach or choose an optional sailing, snorkelling or sunset experience.
Overnight: Tanzanite Beach Resort, night 2 of 2

Your hotel in Stone Town to Nungwi or Kendwa

10 hotels to choose from

1 / 1

Tanzanite Beach Resort

8.0Very good

“Tanzanite Beach Resort is a stunning beachfront paradise where guests consistently praise the exceptionally friendly and attentive staff, spacious and immaculate rooms with breathtaking sea views, delicious fresh cuisine, and serene setting perfect for relaxation—whether lounging by the beautiful pool, on the pristine beach, or in picturesque garden areas. Located in the peaceful part of Nungwi with convenient access to nearby attractions, this resort offers the ideal escape for those seeking quality hospitality and natural beauty.”

Breakfast available
Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning

Included in your trip2 Nights, Nungwi Beach

Your free time

No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Stone Town to Nungwi or Kendwa surprise you.

Make this trip yours

Stay longer or shorter in Northern coast to Paje or Jambiani

Your stay in Northern coast to Paje or JambianiDays 5–8

3 Nights9 days total

Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.

5
Drive day
Northern coast to Paje or Jambiani
Drive south-east, with optional stops at a spice farm or Jozani Forest.
Overnight: Jambo beach hotel Paje, night 1 of 3
6
Full day
Paje or Jambiani
Enjoy two unhurried days on the east coast for beaches, local villages and optional water activities.
Overnight: Jambo beach hotel Paje, night 2 of 3

Your hotel in Northern coast to Paje or Jambiani

9 hotels to choose from

1 / 1

Jambo beach hotel Paje

Included in your trip3 Nights, Zanzibar

Your free time

No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Northern coast to Paje or Jambiani surprise you.

Make this trip yours

Stay longer or shorter in Stone Town

Your stay in Stone TownDays 8–9

1 night9 days total

Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.

8
Drive day
Return to Stone Town or airport area
Drive back toward the airport area, return the car as arranged and enjoy a comfortable final night.
Overnight: Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

Your hotel in Stone Town

10 hotels to choose from

1 / 30

Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

8.6Very good

Breakfast available
Wi-Fi
Parking
Restaurant

Included in your trip1 night, Malindi Road, Stone Town

Your free time

No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Stone Town surprise you.

9
Departure
Departure from Zanzibar
Return your car at Zanzibar by 10:00, then check in for your flight home.
Transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.
Departure day · No overnight stay

Your car

A rental car is included for all 9 days. Want more room or comfort? Upgrade below.

Pick up, day 1Zanzibar (ZNZ), from 10:00

Return, day 8Zanzibar, by 10:00

Good to knowUnlimited miles. Rates assume a driver aged 30 or over.

What's in the price

Included

• Eight nights of accommodation in the selected category
• Arrival transfer to Stone Town when confirmed
• Rental car from day 3 in the booked category
• Unlimited mileage and standard insurance/CDW when included by the supplier
• Day-by-day route plan and travel documents
• Applicable taxes shown at booking
• Local assistance where available

Not included

• Flights unless selected
• Fuel, parking, traffic fines and local driving-permit charges unless stated
• Rental deposit, excess, additional drivers and optional insurance
• Meals, drinks, entrance fees and optional activities unless stated
• Travel insurance, visas, personal expenses and gratuities

Want to read it later?

Download this tour's PDF brochure and plan offline: every day, your hotels, the car and our phone numbers.

Questions travelers ask

Want to change something?

Our travel experts know these roads. Call and we'll tailor the trip with you.

Call +1 858 275 8851

Estimated total, 2 travelersUS$866

Self-drive road trip · Zanzibar

Zanzibar Island Drive & Stay

A relaxed independent island journey combining Stone Town culture, northern beaches and Zanzibar’s laid-back east coast.

Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
Stops3 Cities
Start and finishZanzibar International Airport
IncludedHotels + car

Per person, estimatedUS$433

About this road trip

Your 9 days at a glance

Your road trip, day by day

Every stop has a hotel already chosen for you. Open a stop to swap the hotel, add activities or stay longer. The price updates as you go.

Want more time somewhere? Open any stop and tap Add a night. Every day after it moves back, and your dates and price update automatically.

9 Days

Make this trip yours

Stay longer or shorter in Stone Town

Your stay in Stone TownDays 1–3

2 Nights9 days total

Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.

1
Arrival
Stone Town
Pick up your car at Zanzibar (ZNZ), from 10:00. It's yours for all 9 days.
Arrive at Zanzibar Airport and transfer to Stone Town. Explore the historic lanes, waterfront, markets and cultural sights without the inconvenience of a rental car.
Overnight: Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique, night 1 of 2

Your hotel in Stone Town

10 hotels to choose from

1 / 30

Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

8.6Very good

Breakfast available
Wi-Fi
Parking
Restaurant

Included in your trip2 Nights, Malindi Road, Stone Town

Your free time

No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Stone Town surprise you.

Make this trip yours

Stay longer or shorter in Stone Town to Nungwi or Kendwa

Your stay in Stone Town to Nungwi or KendwaDays 3–5

2 Nights9 days total

Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.

3
Drive day
Stone Town to Nungwi or Kendwa
Collect your small automatic rental car and drive north to Zanzibar’s northern beaches.
Overnight: Tanzanite Beach Resort, night 1 of 2
4
Full day
Nungwi or Kendwa
Relax on the beach or choose an optional sailing, snorkelling or sunset experience.
Overnight: Tanzanite Beach Resort, night 2 of 2

Your hotel in Stone Town to Nungwi or Kendwa

10 hotels to choose from

1 / 1

Tanzanite Beach Resort

8.0Very good

Breakfast available
Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning

Included in your trip2 Nights, Nungwi Beach

Your free time

No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Stone Town to Nungwi or Kendwa surprise you.

Make this trip yours

Stay longer or shorter in Northern coast to Paje or Jambiani

Your stay in Northern coast to Paje or JambianiDays 5–8

3 Nights9 days total

Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.

5
Drive day
Northern coast to Paje or Jambiani
Drive south-east, with optional stops at a spice farm or Jozani Forest.
Overnight: Jambo beach hotel Paje, night 1 of 3
6
Full day
Paje or Jambiani
Enjoy two unhurried days on the east coast for beaches, local villages and optional water activities.
Overnight: Jambo beach hotel Paje, night 2 of 3

Your hotel in Northern coast to Paje or Jambiani

9 hotels to choose from

1 / 1

Jambo beach hotel Paje

Included in your trip3 Nights, Zanzibar

Your free time

No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Northern coast to Paje or Jambiani surprise you.

Make this trip yours

Stay longer or shorter in Stone Town

Your stay in Stone TownDays 8–9

1 night9 days total

Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.

8
Drive day
Return to Stone Town or airport area
Drive back toward the airport area, return the car as arranged and enjoy a comfortable final night.
Overnight: Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

Your hotel in Stone Town

10 hotels to choose from

1 / 30

Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

8.6Very good

Breakfast available
Wi-Fi
Parking
Restaurant

Included in your trip1 night, Malindi Road, Stone Town

Your free time

No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Stone Town surprise you.

9
Departure
Departure from Zanzibar
Return your car at Zanzibar by 10:00, then check in for your flight home.
Transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.
Departure day · No overnight stay

Your car

A rental car is included for all 9 days. Want more room or comfort? Upgrade below.

Pick up, day 1Zanzibar (ZNZ), from 10:00

Return, day 8Zanzibar, by 10:00

Good to knowUnlimited miles. Rates assume a driver aged 30 or over.

What's in the price

Included

• Eight nights of accommodation in the selected category
• Arrival transfer to Stone Town when confirmed
• Rental car from day 3 in the booked category
• Unlimited mileage and standard insurance/CDW when included by the supplier
• Day-by-day route plan and travel documents
• Applicable taxes shown at booking
• Local assistance where available

Not included

• Flights unless selected
• Fuel, parking, traffic fines and local driving-permit charges unless stated
• Rental deposit, excess, additional drivers and optional insurance
• Meals, drinks, entrance fees and optional activities unless stated
• Travel insurance, visas, personal expenses and gratuities

Want to read it later?

Download this tour's PDF brochure and plan offline: every day, your hotels, the car and our phone numbers.

Questions travelers ask

Want to change something?

Our travel experts know these roads. Call and we'll tailor the trip with you.

Call +1 858 275 8851

Estimated total, 2 travelersUS$866

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Price, per person
From	US$433	US$4,488	US$289	US$353
Per night	US$54 / night	US$561 / night	US$36 / nightBest	US$39 / night
The trip
Duration	9 days, 8 nights	9 days, 8 nights	9 days, 8 nights	10 days, 9 nights
Stops	3	6	5	5
Places	Stone Town, Nungwi, Paje Beach	Windhoek, Waterberg Wilderness - ONE Namibia, Hakusembe River Lodge, Divava Okavango, Namushasha River Lodge, The Chobe Safari Lodge	Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Boumalne Dades, Merzouga, Draa Valley Panoramic Viewpoint	Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay, Gqeberha
Start and finish	Zanzibar International Airport	Windhoek International Airport – Kasane International Airport	Marrakech Menara Airport	Cape Town International Airport – Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, Gqeberha
On the road
Total driving	About 140 km	About 1,495 km	About 825 km	About 845 km
Longest drive day	About 80 kmBest	About 480 km	About 295 km	About 390 km
Car included	Intermediate SUV	Full Size SUV	Mini	Mini
Stays and extras
Hotels included	3 to 4-star hotels	2 to 4-star hotels	3 to 4-star hotels	2 to 4-star hotels
Hotel choice	About 10 hotels per stop	About 4 hotels per stop	About 12 hotels per stop	About 17 hotels per stopBest
Airport transfer	Not included	Not included	Not included	Not included
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"From" prices are per person for 2 travelers sharing, at the cheapest hotels. Driving is estimated from the stop locations.

Zanzibar Island Drive & Stay

About this road trip

Your 9 days at a glance

Your road trip, day by day

Make this trip yours

Stone Town

Your hotel in Stone Town

Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

Your free time

Make this trip yours

Stone Town to Nungwi or Kendwa

Nungwi or Kendwa

Your hotel in Stone Town to Nungwi or Kendwa

Tanzanite Beach Resort

Your free time

Make this trip yours

Northern coast to Paje or Jambiani

Paje or Jambiani

Your hotel in Northern coast to Paje or Jambiani

Jambo beach hotel Paje

Your free time

Make this trip yours

Return to Stone Town or airport area

Your hotel in Stone Town

Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

Your free time

Departure from Zanzibar

Your car

What's in the price

Included

Not included

Want to read it later?

Questions travelers ask

How long are the drives?

Are flights included?

Is breakfast included?

Can I change hotels or add nights?

Can I take the trip details offline?

What if something goes wrong on the road?

Want to change something?

Zanzibar Island Drive & Stay

About this road trip

Your 9 days at a glance

Your road trip, day by day

Make this trip yours

Stone Town

Your hotel in Stone Town

Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

Your free time

Make this trip yours

Stone Town to Nungwi or Kendwa

Nungwi or Kendwa

Your hotel in Stone Town to Nungwi or Kendwa

Tanzanite Beach Resort

Your free time

Make this trip yours

Northern coast to Paje or Jambiani

Paje or Jambiani

Your hotel in Northern coast to Paje or Jambiani

Jambo beach hotel Paje

Your free time

Make this trip yours

Return to Stone Town or airport area

Your hotel in Stone Town

Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

Your free time

Departure from Zanzibar

Your car

What's in the price

Included

Not included

Want to read it later?

Questions travelers ask

How long are the drives?

Are flights included?

Is breakfast included?

Can I change hotels or add nights?

Can I take the trip details offline?

What if something goes wrong on the road?

Want to change something?