22 days in Zanzibar City & Cape Town Itinerary

Explore Zanzibar City's surroundings by going to Nungwi (Scuba & Snorkeling & Nungwi Beach), Space Station Zanzibar (in Tunguu) and Paje (Paje Beach & Stand-Up Paddleboarding). There's lots more to do: stroll through Cheetah's Rock, explore the striking landscape of Jozani Forest, look for gifts at Aromas of Zanzibar, and enjoy the sand and surf at Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve.

To see where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Zanzibar City tour planning app.

Sydney, Australia to Zanzibar City is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Sydney to Zanzibar City due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Sydney in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in Zanzibar City: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Cape Town.

Get out of town with these interesting Cape Town side-trips: Stellenbosch (Keermont Vineyards & Waterford Estate). And it doesn't end there: take some stellar pictures from Cape Point, admire all the interesting features of Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Signal Hill, and admire the natural beauty at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Cape Town trip maker website.

You can fly from Zanzibar City to Cape Town in 11 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry, train, car, and bus. The time zone difference moving from East Africa Time (EAT) to South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is minus 1 hour. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Zanzibar City in June, with highs in Cape Town at 20°C and lows at 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can fly back home.