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.
| 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 — sample)
This is a generated sample outline based on this trip's real duration and destinations — the exact day-by-day plan is confirmed with you before booking.
ARRIVAL
Arrive and transfer to your accommodation, with the rest of the day free to settle in ahead of tomorrow's start.
ZANZIBAR
A full day exploring Zanzibar, with time built in to move at your own pace.
DEPARTURE
Final morning at leisure (or an early game drive, if timing allows) before your transfer out.
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
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Zanzibar) is the most common arrival point for this trip.
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.