Overview
Three days on Zanzibar pairs beautifully with a longer safari elsewhere in Tanzania — enough time to properly shift gears from the bush to the beach, without adding so many extra days that your overall trip length becomes unwieldy.
A typical 3-day stay combines a little of both sides of Zanzibar's appeal: time in Stone Town, the island's UNESCO World Heritage old town, with its layered Swahili, Arab and colonial history and famous carved wooden doors, alongside genuine beach relaxation for the remainder of the stay. It's a compact way to see both the island's cultural side and its natural one.
This length works especially well as the closing chapter of a longer trip — three nights of proper relaxation after the early mornings and long drives of a safari, rather than heading straight home still running on safari time.
See our guide to where to go in Zanzibar, or contact us to add this to a safari itinerary.
Day 1-3
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
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| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (3 days)
Arrive at the Zanzibar Airport with Precision Air morning flight for Zanzibar beach holiday Tour and transfer to the Zanzibar Beach Resort for dinner and overnight Half board
After breakfast, drive to the South and take the Dolphin excursion, with lunch on the way. In the late evening, drive to Stone Town and overnight at the Zanzibar Serena Inn Half board
This full-day tour takes you to Kizimkazi along the south-west coast of Zanzibar. There is a fair chance you will get to watch them up close and personal.
After breakfast, take a half-day walk in Stone Town for shopping, and after lunch at a restaurant in Stone Town, drive to the airport in the afternoon to catch your flight to Dar es Salaam and your international flight home.
HISTORICAL STONE-TOWN TOUR
Stone Town is one of the oldest living Swahili towns in East Africa. Its unique winding, narrow streets are adorned with (some crumbling) beautiful buildings. Established by Arab slave and spice traders in the early 19th century, Stone Town is the cultural heart of Zanzibar.
Rates Per Person
See "Accommodation & Meals" on the Overview tab for the general comfort levels available — send us your dates and group size for an exact quote.
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Zanzibar and ends in Zanzibar.
Airport Information
Kilimanjaro International Airport and Mwanza Airport are the most common arrival points, depending on your route.
Transfer Information
Airport pickup and all transfers between destinations are included and arranged by our team.
Accommodation Before/After
Need a night in Mwanza or Arusha before or after this trip? We can arrange that on request.
