3 Days Zanzibar Excursions

A 3-day Zanzibar excursion offers a perfect blend of relaxation and cultural exploration, ideal for those seeking a short yet enriching getaway. Visitors enjoy the pristine beaches with their turquoise waters, indulge in vibrant local cuisine, and experience the island’s unique cultural heritage. Whether exploring historical landmarks, engaging with the warm Swahili culture, or partaking in water-based activities like snorkeling, the itinerary ensures a balance between leisure and adventure. This excursion provides a snapshot of Zanzibar’s charm, leaving visitors refreshed and inspired by its natural beauty and rich traditions.

DAY1: ARRIVAL IN ZANZIBAR, CITY TOUR, SPICES FARM

Upon your arrival you will be transferred to your selected hotel in Stone town (WEST COAST), 15 km from the airport.

STONE TOWN TOUR.

After checking in in your hotel we will go for Stone Town Tour for a cultural and local experience. The tour takes around 2 hours whereby our guide will take you all around the narrow streets of stone town and to various museums such as the slave market, the historical old fort and later on our guide will escort you to the market for shopping if interested. Stone town is a world heritage site whereby the uniqueness of the town is majestic since it has been standing for hundreds of years.

SPICE TOUR

Our Driver guide will later pick you up to go for a Spice Farm experience.

You will have a chance to eat, smell and taste different fruits and spices; hence you will understand why Zanzibar is referred as “The spice Island”. Later you’ll get a chance to see a local Coconut tree climber. He’ll sing local songs to entertain, and you will have a pleasure of drinking fresh coconut juice. After the whole experience you’ll be given our traditional- made ornaments which are made by coconut leaves such as a crown, tie, necklace and bracelets as gifts to take. The trip normally takes around1-3 hours.

Overnight will be in your selected hotel in Stone Town (WEST COAST)

DAY2: SAFARI BLUE – (WEST COAST)

After breakfast we will pick you up at 09:00 am for the Safari Blue where we will drive to Fumba village where our sailing boat will be awaiting to take you to Kwale Island for BLUE WATER SAFARI. We will sail in a beautiful traditional wooden dhow, snorkel over the reefs of Menai Bay conservation area, feast on a Swahili influenced seafood buffet that include Fish on coconut source, Rice, French Fries, Calamari, Lobster, Prawns, tropical fruits etc. We will visit a Baobab tree believed to be more than 600years old.

In the evening we will sail back to Fumba village and drive to Stone Town for overnight at your selected hotel (WEST COAST)

DAY 3: PRISON ISLAND, NAKUPENDA SANDBANK.

PRISON ISLAND.

After breakfast (09:00am) we will depart for Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank. The tour starts with Prison Island (30minutes) from Stone Town.

Prison Island was formerly owned by Arab merchants and was privately used as a place of keeping rebellious slaves.

The prison was built in 1893 as a central prison for Zanzibar, hence the name “PRISON ISLAND”. The Island is also a sanctuary of Gigantic Tortoises, Dik diks, Peacocks, Man grove forest and holds a prison.

NAKUPENDA SANDBANK

From 01:00 pm you will move to Nakupenda sandbank (30 minutes) by boat. Nakupenda is a Swahili word that means “I love you” this is an ideal place near stone town where you can relax, swim, and snorkel. At 2:00pm you will enjoy your seafood Barbeque, soft drinks, tropical fruits under the shade of built up umbrellas, and you will have to relax by swimming and snorkel until 03:00 pm.

DEPARTURE.

At a scheduled time we will drive you to the ferry or airport

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