Zanzibar packages from Nairobi are the easiest short beach break for a Kenyan resident: a 2 hour flight, white sand, warm water, and none of the road time a Kenya coast trip usually needs.
- FromKES 65,000per person sharing, flight and 4 nights included, low season
- Duration4 nights, 5 days (7 night option available)
- StartsNairobi (JKIA)
- Best forKenyan residents wanting a short beach break by air
- StyleCouples, families and friend groups
Rated 5.0 on Google from 46 reviews. Price confirmed in writing before you pay.
We put together Zanzibar packages from Nairobi with the flight, transfers and hotel bundled into one KES price, so you know the full cost before you book. Choose a simple beach hotel, a mid range resort or a full all inclusive stay, and travel as a couple, a family or a group of friends.
Nungwi and Kendwa in the north give you calm swimming water most of the day. Paje on the east coast suits kite surfers but has a bigger tide swing. We help you pick the right area for what you actually want to do.
Highlights
- Return flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar bundled into the KES price
- Airport transfers on both ends included
- Choice of Nungwi, Kendwa or Paje beach areas
- Budget, mid range and all inclusive hotel tiers
- Optional Stone Town, spice tour or dolphin swim add ons
- Prices confirmed in writing before you pay a deposit
Day by day plan
- Day 1
Fly to Zanzibar
Morning flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar, about 2 hours in the air. Our partner meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel in Nungwi, Kendwa or Paje, depending on which area you picked. Rest of the day is free to settle in and get to the beach before sunset.
- Day 2
Stone Town or free beach day
An optional half day trip to Stone Town covers the old fort, the spice market and the narrow lanes of the historic centre, with a guide who knows the slave trade history and the Swahili architecture. If you would rather stay at the beach, this day is simply left free.
- Day 3
Free day, watersports and spice tour options
A free day for swimming, snorkelling or a spice farm tour if you skipped it earlier. Nungwi and Kendwa both offer boat trips to sandbanks and dolphin areas, usually half day, bookable directly at the hotel or through us in advance.
- Day 4
Free beach day
Another open day at the beach or pool. This is when most guests book a sunset dhow cruise or simply do nothing, which is usually the point of a Zanzibar package from Nairobi in the first place.
- Day 5
Departure
Checkout, transfer to the airport and your return flight to Nairobi. A 7 night package adds 2 more free beach days before this same departure routine.
Zanzibar packages from Nairobi, per person sharing, low season
| Hotel tier | 4 nights | 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| Budget beach hotel | KES 65,000 | KES 98,000 |
| Mid range resort | KES 95,000 | KES 148,000 |
| All inclusive resort | KES 145,000 | KES 232,000 |
- Prices include return flights from Nairobi, transfers and the nights shown, on a bed and breakfast basis unless the tier says all inclusive.
- Peak season (July, August and 20 Dec to 10 Jan) adds about KES 20,000 to 45,000 per person depending on tier.
- A mandatory Zanzibar inbound travel insurance fee applies at the airport, about USD 44 per adult. Confirm the current rate at booking.
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Pick your dates and group. See the total. Hold it with a deposit.
Pay by Mpesa, bank transfer or card once we confirm in writing. Free changes until you confirm.
Included
- Return flight, Nairobi to Zanzibar
- Airport transfers both ends
- Accommodation for the nights shown, at the meal plan stated
- A dedicated WhatsApp contact for the full trip
Not included
- The mandatory Zanzibar inbound insurance fee
- Optional excursions such as Stone Town, spice tours and dolphin swims
- Drinks outside the meal plan booked
- Tips and personal spending
- Travel insurance for the flight portion
How much do Zanzibar packages from Nairobi cost
Zanzibar packages from Nairobi start from about KES 65,000 per person sharing for 4 nights at a budget beach hotel, flight included. A mid range resort runs closer to KES 95,000, and a full all inclusive stay from about KES 145,000.
The flight is usually the single biggest line item after the room itself, so packages that bundle it tend to work out cheaper than booking the flight and hotel apart, since we negotiate group rates with the airline and the hotel together.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar
About 2 hours direct. Several airlines run the route daily, so Zanzibar packages from Nairobi are easy to fit into a long weekend rather than needing a full week off work.
Documents Kenyan residents need for Zanzibar
Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, so a Kenyan passport is required, an ID card alone is not enough for this route. Make sure your passport has at least 6 months validity left before you travel, and keep a digital copy in case you misplace the original.
You can apply for or renew a Kenyan passport through the government eCitizen portal ahead of your trip. No separate visa is normally required for Kenyan citizens visiting Zanzibar, but rules do change, so we confirm the current requirement when you book any of our Zanzibar packages from Nairobi.
Choosing an area: Nungwi, Kendwa or Paje
Nungwi sits on the northern tip with swimmable water most of the day regardless of tide, plus the widest choice of restaurants and bars within walking distance. It is the most popular pick for Zanzibar packages from Nairobi among first time visitors.
Kendwa, just south of Nungwi, has a quieter, wider beach and fewer hotels, good for couples who want less noise. Paje on the east coast has a big tide swing that empties the beach at low tide, but it is the best base for kite surfing. Whichever area you choose, our Zanzibar packages from Nairobi are priced the same way, with the flight and transfers bundled in.
Best time to visit Zanzibar from Nairobi
June to October and December to February are the driest, most reliable windows. March to May brings long rains and lower hotel rates, which suits budget travellers who do not mind an afternoon shower most days.
July, August and the festive period between 20 December and 10 January are the busiest and most expensive weeks, so book Zanzibar packages from Nairobi for those dates well ahead.
Adding a safari to your Zanzibar trip
A growing number of residents combine a short Mara safari with a Zanzibar beach stretch on the same trip, flying Nairobi to the Mara, back to Nairobi, then on to Zanzibar. Our Kenya safari and Zanzibar itinerary covers the combined 9 to 12 day version if you want both in one booking.
If you would rather keep this trip beach only, our Zanzibar beach safari page has the international, flight inclusive version with more day by day detail.
Family and group notes
Children under 2 usually fly and stay free or at a large discount, and most hotels offer a family room or connecting rooms rather than charging for a second full room. Tell us ages when you enquire so we quote accurately.
Groups of 6 or more often qualify for a further discount on both the flight and the room rate. Compare this route with our Diani packages for residents and Watamu and Malindi packages if flying feels like a bigger step than a coastal road trip within Kenya. Tell us the ages of every child travelling, since airlines and hotels apply different cutoffs for a free or discounted seat and room.
Booking and payment for Zanzibar packages from Nairobi
We hold no funds until you confirm. Every quote for Zanzibar packages from Nairobi is sent to you in writing over WhatsApp, with the flight dates, hotel name and full price broken down, before any payment is requested.
A deposit secures the flight and room, with the balance due closer to travel. Prices can move if you change dates, since flight fares shift with demand, so we reconfirm the final figure before you pay the balance.
Money and packing tips for the trip
Tanzanian shillings are the local currency, but USD cash in good condition is widely accepted at hotels and for excursions, and card payments work at most resorts with a small surcharge. Carry some small USD notes for tips, since our tipping guide covers the rough amounts guides and boat crews expect across the region.
Pack light cotton clothing, reef safe sunscreen and a cover up for Stone Town, where shoulders and knees should be covered out of respect for the local Muslim culture. A dry bag is handy if you plan a boat trip to the sandbanks.
Comparing Zanzibar to a Kenyan coast package
If flying feels like more commitment than you want for a short break, Kenya’s own coast is a strong alternative. Our Diani packages and Mombasa SGR packages reach the coast by train or road, no flight required, at a similar price point to the budget tier shown here.
Watamu and Malindi further north give you quieter beaches and strong snorkelling on the reef, covered on our Watamu and Malindi holiday packages page. Zanzibar packages from Nairobi still win on water clarity and the sense of being somewhere completely different, which is why so many residents pick Zanzibar for a bigger occasion like an anniversary or a milestone birthday.
Why book Zanzibar packages from Nairobi through us
We are a Nairobi based operator, 5.0 rated from 46 Google reviews, and we handle both the safari and beach sides of Kenyan travel. Booking your flight, transfer and hotel as one package means one point of contact if a flight time shifts or a hotel needs a room change.
See our full itinerary listing if you want to browse every package we run, or message us on WhatsApp with your travel dates and we will put together a quote for Zanzibar packages from Nairobi the same day, no obligation to book.
How to book your Zanzibar packages from Nairobi
Booking your Zanzibar packages from Nairobi with us takes about five minutes of your time. The rest is our job. Here is exactly what happens, step by step, so there are no surprises along the way.
- Send your dates. Message us on WhatsApp with your travel dates, how many people are coming and the ages of any children. Tell us if you have a budget in mind. We plan with it, not around it.
- Get a written quote. We reply with a clear price per person, what it includes and what it does not. No hidden park fees and no vague extras. If a cheaper camp or a shorter route makes more sense, we say so.
- Tweak it until it fits. Change a camp, add a night or swap a park. Ask as many questions as you like. Changes cost nothing until you confirm.
- Confirm with a deposit. A deposit holds your vehicle, guide and rooms. You get a written confirmation with every detail and the date the balance is due.
- Travel day. Your driver guide meets you at your hotel or the airport with a name board. You have their number and ours for the whole trip.
What every trip with us includes
Every Zanzibar packages from Nairobi plan we put together comes with the basics done properly. You ride in a safari vehicle with a pop up roof, with a professional driver guide who knows the parks. Water is in the cooler box, and park fees are sorted in advance so you do not stand in a queue at the gate.
We also stay reachable. If something changes on the road, a flat tyre, a closed route or a sudden storm, we sort it and keep you posted on WhatsApp.
Paying safely
We share payment details in writing only, and every payment gets a receipt. The payment options and the balance date sit on your written quote, so nothing is left to memory or a phone call.
Why book with a Nairobi team
We live here. We drive these roads all year, we know which camps are honest about their photos, and we know when a park is too busy to enjoy. That local knowledge is what turns a good Zanzibar packages from Nairobi into a great one. Our Google rating sits at 5.0 from 46 reviews, and we plan to keep it that way.
Ready when you are. Send us a message and we will put a plan together for you shortly.
Questions people ask
How much is a Zanzibar package from Nairobi?
From about KES 65,000 per person sharing for 4 nights at a budget beach hotel with the return flight included, rising to around KES 145,000 for an all inclusive resort. A 7 night version costs roughly 1.5 times the 4 night price. Peak season in July, August and the festive period adds KES 20,000 to 45,000 per person, so book early if those are your dates.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?
About 2 hours direct on the daily scheduled flights. That short flight time is a big part of why Zanzibar packages from Nairobi work so well as a long weekend trip, not just a full week holiday.
Do Kenyans need a visa or passport for Zanzibar?
A valid Kenyan passport is required, with at least 6 months validity remaining. A national ID card is not accepted. No separate visa is normally required for Kenyan citizens, but the rule can change, so we confirm the current requirement when you book your Zanzibar package from Nairobi.
Which area of Zanzibar is best: Nungwi, Kendwa or Paje?
Nungwi suits first timers who want swimmable water at any tide and plenty of restaurants nearby. Kendwa is quieter with a wider beach, good for couples. Paje on the east coast has a big tide swing but is the best base if you want to kite surf.
Is Zanzibar insurance required?
Yes. A mandatory inbound travel insurance fee, about USD 44 per adult, is collected on arrival or added to your ticket, depending on the airline. We flag this cost separately when we quote your Zanzibar package from Nairobi, since it is not always included in the headline hotel price.
What is the best time to visit Zanzibar from Kenya?
June to October and December to February give the most reliable dry weather. March to May is rainier but cheaper. July, August and the festive weeks are the busiest, so book those dates for Zanzibar packages from Nairobi as early as you can.
Can I add a safari to my Zanzibar package?
Yes. Many residents combine a short Maasai Mara safari with a Zanzibar beach stay on one trip, flying between Nairobi and each destination. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will quote a combined itinerary, or see our ready built Kenya safari and Zanzibar package for a 9 to 12 day version that does both in one booking.
Official information: eCitizen passport services.
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