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Home/Destinations/Zanzibar/Zanzibar in 3 days
3 days · Zanzibar itinerary

Zanzibar in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Zanzibar cover the city, the sea and the forest. Here is how to spend three perfect days on the spice island — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Stone Town & spice
  2. 2Day 2: snorkel & sandbank
  3. 3Day 3: Jozani & beach
  4. 4City, sea & forest

Day 1: Stone Town & spice

The UNESCO city and a spice farm.

Day 2: snorkel & sandbank

Mnemba reef and the Nakupenda sandbank.

Day 3: Jozani & beach

Red colobus monkeys and north-coast beaches.

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Zanzibar in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Zanzibar?
Three days is ideal — Stone Town and spice on day one, snorkelling and the sandbank on day two, and Jozani Forest and the beaches on day three, covering the island’s culture, sea and nature.
What is the best experience in Zanzibar for 3 days?
Stone Town is the most cultural, the Mnemba snorkel the most beautiful, and the sandbank the most relaxing; all reward your time.
How do I plan a 3-day Zanzibar itinerary?
Spend day one on Stone Town and spice, day two snorkelling and on the sandbank, and day three at Jozani and the beach, booking popular boat tours ahead.

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Private Stone Town Walking Tour
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Private Stone Town Walking Tour
5.0(40)·3 hours
from$43/ person
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Private Half Day Dolphins and Snorkeling in Mnemba
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Private Half Day Dolphins and Snorkeling in Mnemba
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from$115/ person
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Zanzibar Stone Town Spice Farm and nakupenda sandbank
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Zanzibar Stone Town Spice Farm and nakupenda sandbank
5.0(17)·5h 30min
from$49/ person
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Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Kuza cave, Salaam cave & Rock Restaurant
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Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Kuza cave, Salaam cave & Rock Restaurant
4.9(11)·7 hours
from$102/ person
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Private Stone town and Spice farm Tour with swahili lunch
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Private Stone town and Spice farm Tour with swahili lunch
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from$140/ person
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Mnemba Island Dhow Snorkeling and Seafood Lunch Experience
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Mnemba Island Dhow Snorkeling and Seafood Lunch Experience
5.0(21)·9 hours
from$123/ person
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Private Stone Town Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank Tour
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Private Stone Town Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank Tour
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Jozani Forest Kuza Cave The Rock Restaurant and Paje Beach
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Jozani Forest Kuza Cave The Rock Restaurant and Paje Beach
4.9(20)·9 hours
from$142/ person
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