June 30- July 7, 2026

Join us in Tanzania for 8 days/7 nights and get the chance to experience amazing safaris and explore the very best of Stonetown, while supporting a good cause. We have curated a children's itinerary specially for this trip!  Tons of funs activities, culminating with a visit to Arusha to spend some time learning about a day in the life of Tanzanian children.

Trip highlights:

  • Relax in a 4-star Zanzibar hotel with top-tier comfort and island views.

  • Indulge in daily breakfast buffet

  • Enjoy family-friendly activities for all ages.

  • Get acquainted with Stonetown on a walking tour

  • Kick off your trip with the Karibu Karamu (Welcome Dinner)

  • Soak up the sun on the white sand beach of Nakupenda Island with a fresh seafood dinner

  • Tour a Spice Farm with a local cooking demonstration and savor a farm-to-table lunch

Additional Add-ons

  • +Add adult beverages (Nakupenda Island)

    • In addition to the juice and water that will be available, add alcoholic beverages to your meal.

  • +2-hour photoshoot

    • Capture these once in a lifetime memories with unforgettable shots from a drone

  • Luxury hotel upgrade

    • Available until September 1, 2025

    • Upgrade to a 5-star hotel

What’s not included:

  • International Flight

  • Souvenirs

  • Laundry or dry cleaning

  • Visa or passport fees

  • Non-trip excursions

  • Lunch or dinner daily

A Quick Breakdown of Your Trip, Day by Day

  • Day 1

    Stonetown walking tour & Dinner at The Box

    (3-4 hour total time) Get acquainted with Stonetown during the 2-3 hour guided walking tour through the winding roads of Stonetown. Remember to dress modestly as you traverse some of Zanzibar's oldest neighborhoods. Enjoy the Karibu Karamu (Welcome Dinner) at Stonetown's premier spot for expatriates to gather - The Box by Ashley.Maybe (1-2 hours).

  • Day 2

    Nakupenda Island visit + lunch

    (2-3 hours) In the afternoon (3:00pm - 6:30pm), take a 30-minute boat ride to Nakupenda (I Love You) Island. Enjoy a seafood lunch and refreshing juices while relaxing on white sand beaches. Adult beverages can be added for a fee.

  • Day 3

    Spice Farm tour + cooking class + lunch

    (3-4 hours) After an hour long ride, you will experience why Zanzibar is fondly referred to as the "Spice Island." Tour a Spice Farm and enjoy a cooking class/food preparation demonstration and lunch.  Local dishes will be served.  Spices will be available for purchase.

  • Day 4

    Free Day: Perfect opportunity to explore the island or bathe in the sun on the beach.

  • Days 5

    A Day of Adventure in Arusha

    For the adventurous at heart, why not embark on a thrilling safari? Take a scenic one-hour flight from Zanzibar to Arusha and dive into its rich history over three exciting days and two nights of exploration and adventure. Check out a hot spring, go on a hike in the forest with a professional guide, have lunch near a water fall, spend the afternoon visiting with the kids at the Asmara Children's Center.

  • Day 6

    Safari at Tarangarie National Park

    Spend 4-5 hours on a game drive searching for the Big 5.

  • Day 7

    Visit a Maasai village + return to Zanzibar

    Visit a Maasai village and immerse yourself in their culture.  Learn about this East Africa people during a 1-2 hour visit. You will have a chance to purchase hand-crafted jewelry made by Maasai women. 

  • Day 8

    Free Day

    Choose your own adventure, find other activities/excursions, sit around the pool, get a cup of tea from a local coffeehouse, or catch some sun on the beach.

  • Day 9

    Departure Day

    Free time to say "kwa heri" to Zanzibar before heading home.

Join Ms. Makeda on an unforgettable journey to Zanzibar!