Cultural & Heritage · 3 days / 2 nights · 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Zanzibar Stone Town & Spice — 3 Days

UNESCO Stone Town + spice farm tour + sunset dhow — the cultural heart of Zanzibar.

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Overview

A culturally-dense 3-day Stone Town stay without the beach-resort commitment. Covers the UNESCO labyrinth of coral-stone houses, carved Zanzibari doors, the Old Fort and House of Wonders, spice farms that made Zanzibar famous, giant Aldabra tortoises on Prison Island, and sunset on a traditional dhow. Pair with a safari before or a beach stay at Nungwi / Kendwa after.

Route: Zanzibar airport → Stone Town (2 nights) → airport

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Stone Town

    Highlight: Visit local market in Stone Town

    Transfer. Afternoon guided walking tour of the UNESCO Old Town.

    📍 Stone Town 🚙 Scheduled Flight ⏱ 1 hr flight from Dar 🍽 L, D 🏨 Zuri Zanzibar
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Bush breakfast
    • Visit local market
  2. Day 2

    Spice tour + Prison Island

    Highlight: Photography stop in Stone Town

    Morning spice farm tour + cooking demo. Afternoon Prison Island boat trip + sunset dhow.

    📍 Stone Town 🚙 Scheduled Flight ⏱ 1 hr flight from Dar 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Zuri Zanzibar
    • Photography stop
    • Bush breakfast
    • Boat cruise
    • Visit local market
  3. Day 3

    Departure

    Highlight: Hot-spring soak in Stone Town

    Breakfast, leisure morning, transfer to airport.

    📍 Stone Town 🚙 Scheduled Flight ⏱ 1 hr flight from Dar 🍽 B 🏨 Park Hyatt Zanzibar
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Boat cruise
    • Photography stop
    • Guided nature walk
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$697 / pp
Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

  • Shared 4x4 game drives
  • Full-board meals
  • English-speaking driver-guide
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Premium — Upgraded lodges
$1,107 / pp
Single supp. +$250

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.

  • Private guide & vehicle
  • Sundowner setup
  • Laundry service
  • Airport meet & greet
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On this safari

What's onboard

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local_laundry_service Laundry Service
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Your route
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Live forecast · Zanzibar & Stone Town
24°C Partly cloudy · 8 km/h wind
Updated 2026-06-10T02:45
  1. 🌦 28° 24° 💧 2.9mm
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  3. 🌧 27° 23° 💧 3.0mm
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  7. 🌧 26° 23° 💧 12.0mm
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★★★ 9.2/10
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Beach Resort · Zanzibar & Stone Town
From $395 / night · +$180 upgrade
Swimming PoolGame DrivesCultural VisitsLaundry ServiceSolar Powered
287 verified reviews
★★★★★ 9.3/10
Zuri Zanzibar
Beach Resort · Zanzibar & Stone Town
From $445 / night · +$180 upgrade
Free Wi-FiAir-conditioningSpa & WellnessAirport TransfersLaundry Service
234 verified reviews
★★★☆☆ 8.2/10
Tembo House Hotel
Mid-range · Zanzibar & Stone Town
From $145 / night
RestaurantBar / LoungeSpa & WellnessCultural VisitsAirport Transfers
198 verified reviews
Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

AirlineRouteDepartsArrives DurationDaysFrom
Turkish Airlines
TK1063
IST → JRO
Istanbul · Kilimanjaro · Non-stop
20:00 05:00 8h 00m Daily $700 Book on Turkish Airlines ↗
Ethiopian Airlines
ET817
ADD → JRO
Addis Ababa · Kilimanjaro · Non-stop
10:25 12:50 2h 25m Daily $420 Book on Ethiopian Airlines ↗

Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.

In the price

What's included & what's not

check_circleIncludes

  • Airport transfers
  • 2 nights boutique Stone Town hotel half-board
  • Guided Stone Town walking tour
  • Spice farm tour + lunch
  • Prison Island + Nakupenda sandbank boat trip
  • Sunset dhow cruise

cancelExcludes

  • Flights
  • Visa
  • Most meals
  • Tips
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