Zanzibar beaches

Zanzibar Beach Escape

Trips/Zanzibar Beach Holidays

3 days

Designed for travellers who cherish choice, this Zanzibar getaway puts you in complete control of your journey. Take your time unwinding by the sea, explore independently, or elevate your stay with optional guided excursions along the way.

Detailed Itinerary

Panorama of Stone Town on Zanzibar island in Tanzania during sunrise with dramatic clouds.

Day 1: Arrival in Zanzibar

On arrival at Zanzibar International Airport, you’ll be greeted by your driver and transferred to your beach hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in. Walk along the beach, enjoy the hotel facilities, or simply relax after your journey. You will spend the night at your hotel.

Aerial view of Sandies Baobab Beach Hotel

Day 2: Free day with optional excursions

Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace. You can relax at your beach hotel, stroll along Nungwi Beach, or take in the stunning surroundings. For those looking to explore, we recommend optional guided experiences: a half-day tour of Stone Town, a half-day trip to Prison Island, or a full-day combined Stone Town and Prison Island excursion that includes lunch at Maru Maru Restaurant. All tours are optional and booked separately, giving you the freedom to plan your day as you wish. Overnight at your beach hotel.

Woman walking barefoot along shoreline of beach in Zanzibar

Day 3: Departure

After breakfast, you’ll be collected from your beach hotel and transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your flight home or next destination.

Woman walking under rocky overhang on white-sand beach next to turquoise water in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Inclusions

Price Includes

Airport pick-up and drop-off in Zanzibar

2 nights’ accommodation at a beach hotel

Bed and breakfast

Price Does Not Include

All optional activities (booked separately)

International flights to and from Zanzibar

Visas

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