Converter Sept 12 – 17  ·  6 Days  ·  North + East Base

The Island
Week

A split stay mapped by geography: 2 nights north (Nungwi), then 3 nights east (Paje) — one room-switch, minimal driving, maximum doing.

In: Sept 12 · ET 813 · 10:55 AM Out: Sept 17 · ET 800 · 12:05 PM Base: Nungwi (2N) + Paje (3N)
TSh 10,000 ≈ $3.77
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Sat · Sept 12
Arrival & North Coast Relaxation

Land, transfer north, and slide straight into island time in Nungwi.

10:55Touchdown at ZNZ (ET 813) — clear customs, collect bags.
11:30Hotel shuttle to ROHO-Residence in Nungwi (~1 hr 15 min). Check in, unpack. Settle in
14:00Swim, unwind, and lunch at Kendwa Beach Club. Water
17:30Sunset cocktails and beach relaxation in Nungwi. Golden hour
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Sun · Sept 13
Mnemba Atoll Snorkeling

Morning on the reef while the water is glass-calm, afternoon in pure leisure.

TourIchu Package ($200): Boat to Mnemba Atoll — premium snorkeling, wild dolphin sightings, sandbank visits. Reef
13:00Fresh seafood lunch at a beachfront spot in Nungwi/Kendwa. Seafood
16:00+Afternoon beach swim; dinner at Kendwa Beach Club. Lounge
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Mon · Sept 14
Islands, Stone Town & Move to Paje

The big culture day — islands by morning, history by afternoon, street food by night, then the switch east.

TourIchu Package ($270): Check out of Nungwi, transfer to Stone Town harbor, Prison Island, Nakupenda Sandbank, Stone Town tour, and evening transfer to Paje. Islands
18:30Food tasting at Forodhani Gardens Night Market. Street food
20:00Evening drive to Tumbili Hotel Boutique in Paje (~50 min), check in.
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Tue · Sept 15
Paje Watersports, The Rock & Campfire

A slow morning on the east coast, then watersports, the island's most iconic dinner table, and a beach campfire. September is dry season (~28°C, calm seas) — the kayaking & jet ski are timed around high tide, and operators confirm exact tide hours the evening before.

MorningRelaxed breakfast and a stroll on Paje Beach. Slow start
13:00Clear kayaking & jet skiing on Paje Beach — timed around high tide. Water
TourIchu Package ($70): Evening transfer to the Michamvi Peninsula (The Rock/Kae Funk). Dinner and drinks are out-of-pocket.
17:30Dinner at The Rock Restaurant — advance online reservation required. Reserve
19:00Sunset campfire, acoustic music and beach acrobatics at Kae Funk Beach Bar. Golden hour
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Wed · Sept 16
Nature & Cave Adventure

Monkeys at dawn, a freshwater cave swim, and a farewell evening on the sand.

TourIchu Package ($150): Guided walk in Jozani Forest and a visit to Maalum Cave. Nature
13:00Lunch at a beachfront café in Jambiani or Paje. Lunch
AfternoonFree time — souvenir shopping, spa, or beach in Paje. Free time
EveningFarewell dinner on Paje Beach. Dinner
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Thu · Sept 17
Departure Day

A calm, buffered morning — no rush, no stress, just the drive to ZNZ.

08:30Check out of Tumbili Hotel Boutique; hotel shuttle to ZNZ Airport (~50 min).
09:30Check-in and security at ZNZ.
12:05ET 800 departs Zanzibar.

Touring Budget

Per your agreement with Ichu, plus hotel shuttles.

DayWhat's coveredFee
Day 1Hotel shuttle: Airport → ROHO-ResidenceTBD
Day 2Ichu: Mnemba snorkeling, dolphins, sandbank$200
Day 3Ichu: Prison Island, Nakupenda, Stone Town, transfer$270
Day 4Ichu: Michamvi round trip (The Rock / Kae Funk)$70
Day 5Ichu: Jozani Forest & Maalum Cave$150
Day 6Hotel shuttle: Tumbili Hotel → AirportTBD
Ichu TotalPaid in cash for Days 2–5$690

Golden Rules

Four checks that make this trip run smoothly.

Coordinate daily with Ichu

Text Ichu on WhatsApp each evening to confirm the exact pickup time for the next day's itinerary.

Maalum Cave — confirm the slot

Coordinate with Ichu to ensure your Sept 16 cave session is booked for the correct time.

The Rock Restaurant — book ahead

Reserve your Sept 15 dinner table online well in advance — it sells out far ahead of time.

Paje high tides — confirm the hours

Check the exact high-tide hours for Sept 15 and time the kayaking / jet skiing around them.