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4-Day 3 Nights Zanzibar Holiday Package

Overview

This 4-day, 3-night package takes a different route through Zanzibar's highlights than our shorter packages, opening with Prison Island and its giant tortoises before covering Stone Town and the spice tour, then finishing with a full day of beach relaxation on the North or East Coast. It's a good balance for travelers who want history and culture without giving up beach time entirely.

Like all our Zanzibar packages, this is a private tour, just your group with a dedicated driver-guide, and we can help arrange flights and speed boats in and out of Zanzibar. If you'd like more beach time, our 5-Day Zanzibar Holiday Package adds the dolphin tour and Jozani Forest on top of this same structure.

Tour Highlights

  • Prison Island, home to giant Aldabra tortoises, with a reef sanctuary good for swimming and snorkeling
  • Stone Town's historic centre: the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, the Palace Museum and the former slave market site
  • A spice and botanical tour with tastings of tropical fruits and spices
  • A full day of beach relaxation on the North or East Coast
  • Private tour throughout, just your group with a dedicated driver-guide
  • We can help arrange flights and speed boats in and out of Zanzibar

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Group price (per person)

Using 4 & 5***** star Stone Town Hotel and Beach Hotel or Resort

PRICE: Per person Sharing US $ 570 – Hotel 4 & 5***** -
single person US $750.

All hotels/resorts on half board apart from Tembo House Hotel in Stone Town

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Using 3*** star Stone Town Hotel and Beach Hotel


PRICE: Per person Sharing US $ 420 – Hotel 3*** -
single person US $560.


For a more accurate estimate, contact us with your specific requirements and budget. We'll send a detailed quote based on your itinerary, group size, and preferred level of comfort.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrival & Prison Island Tour

On arrival at the Zanzibar airport or harbour, you'll be transferred to your hotel in Stone Town for check-in. At 2:30pm, you'll head out to Prison Island, home of giant Aldabra tortoises and flanked by a reef sanctuary that's ideal for swimming, snorkeling and beach relaxation. You'll return to Stone Town at around 5:30pm for dinner.

Distance: Half-day excursion, starting around 2:30pm

Activity: Prison Island visit: giant tortoises, swimming and snorkeling

Accommodation: Hotel in Stone Town

Meals: Dinner

Day 2

Stone Town Tour, Transfer to the Coast & Spice Tour

After breakfast, the Stone Town tour takes you through this historic, centuries-old town: the former slave market site (now an Anglican church built in 1871), the town market, the Zanzibar Memorial Museum, the House of Wonders (Beit-Al-Ajab, built in 1883), the Old Arab Fort, the Palace Museum, and the Old Indian Dispensary (now a cultural centre). At 2:00pm, you'll transfer to your North or East Coast hotel via the Maruhubi Palace ruins and Living Stone House, continuing to the spice and botanical tour, where you'll see and taste tropical fruits and spice plants used as ornament, medicine and food, with a stop at Kidichi Bath, built in 1850 by the first Sultan for his wife Sheherazade.

Distance: Half-day Stone Town tour, then transfer and half-day spice tour

Activity: Stone Town historic tour, transfer to the coast, spice and botanical tour

Accommodation: Hotel on the North or East Coast

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3

Full Day Beach Relaxation

A full day to relax at your beach hotel, swim, sunbathe, or simply enjoy the slower pace after two days of touring.

Distance: At leisure

Activity: Full day of beach relaxation

Accommodation: Hotel on the North or East Coast (second night)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4

Departure

After breakfast, you'll be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the harbour or airport for your departure.

Distance: Transfer to harbour/airport

Activity: Departure transfer

Accommodation: N/A, end of package

Meals: Breakfast

Good to know

  • The right is reserved to substitute hotels when necessary for those described in this package; accommodation level (luxury, mid-range, budget) is confirmed at the time of booking.
  • Send us your preferred start and end dates and we'll provide a concrete quote for your group.

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What's included

  • Bed and breakfast accommodation for 3 nights
  • All transfers (airport/harbour and between Stone Town and the coast)
  • Prison Island visit with entrance fees
  • Stone Town tour with entrance fees
  • Spice and botanical tour
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for your driver-guide

Frequently asked questions

Can we choose between North Coast and East Coast for the beach days?

Yes, both are popular options with different characters, the North Coast (around Nungwi and Kendwa) tends to have livelier beach towns and good sunset views, while the East Coast (around Paje, Jambiani and Pingwe) offers a quieter, more laid-back atmosphere with dramatic tides. Let us know your preference when booking.

How fit do I need to be for this trip?

This is an accessible trip for most fitness levels. The Stone Town tour involves walking through narrow historic streets, Prison Island is primarily boat-based with optional swimming, and the beach day is entirely at your own pace.

What's included in the price?

The price covers bed and breakfast accommodation, all transfers, and everything stated in the itinerary including entrance fees. The right is reserved to substitute hotels when necessary for those described in the package. International flights, personal expenses, tips, and travel insurance are not included unless stated. See the full "What's included" and "Not included" sections on this page for the complete breakdown.

Can flights and speed boats to Zanzibar be arranged through you?

Yes, we can help arrange flights and speed boat transfers in and out of Zanzibar as part of your booking, just let us know your starting point and we'll advise on the best options.

Is this trip suitable for families with children?

Yes, Prison Island's tortoises and the relaxed beach day tend to appeal particularly to families, and the overall pace gives plenty of downtime alongside the cultural sightseeing.

Can this package be customized?

Yes, send us your preferred start and end dates and any specific interests, dolphin tours, particular beach areas, hotel upgrades, and we'll put together a concrete quote tailored to your group.

What about visas and travel insurance?

Most nationalities can obtain a Tanzania tourist visa online via the eTA system before travel, or on arrival (this covers Zanzibar as part of Tanzania). The visa costs USD 50 for most nationalities and USD 100 for US citizens. Comprehensive travel insurance is recommended for all travelers.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept bank transfers (all bank charges to be included with your remittance) and online credit or debit card payments. We'll confirm the full payment process when you book.

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