Overview
Our 3 Day Zanzibar Beach Escape is the most perfectly designed and most deeply relaxing short beach getaway available in Tanzania — a beautifully crafted three-day journey through the legendary Zanzibar Archipelago combining the extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage cultural magic of Stone Town, the pure paradise of Nungwi Beach’s brilliant white sand and crystal-clear Indian Ocean waters, a breathtaking sunset dhow cruise, and the deeply sensory world of Zanzibar’s legendary spice heritage — all seamlessly arranged and personally managed by Serengeti Scent Adventures from arrival to departure.
Highlights
- Stone Town UNESCO heritage — 1,000 years of extraordinary Swahili history
- Ornately carved wooden doors — Stone Town’s most celebrated architectural treasure
- Spice farm tour — the most sensory and most memorable Zanzibar cultural experience
- Nungwi reef snorkeling — brilliant coral and extraordinary tropical fish at the beach
The 3 Day Zanzibar Beach Escape is Serengeti Scent Adventures’ most popular and most completely relaxing Zanzibar package — a beautifully designed three-day journey that delivers the very best of the legendary Spice Island in a perfectly paced and deeply satisfying short break.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Nungwi Beach Resort
Upon arrival at Zanzibar International Airport, your Serengeti Scent Adventures representative transfers you to Stone Town for a guided cultural tour of the Old Fort, House of Wonders, Anglican Cathedral, Slave Market Memorial, Freddie Mercury’s birthplace, and famous carved wooden doors.
Continue to a traditional spice farm for an immersive tour of Zanzibar’s aromatic spices and tropical fruits, followed by a delicious Swahili spice lunch.
After lunch, transfer to Nungwi Beach and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with a spectacular Indian Ocean sunset before dinner and overnight at your beach resort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Nungwi Beach Resort
Enjoy a relaxing day at Nungwi Beach, with opportunities to visit Mnarani Sea Turtle Sanctuary, swim in the Indian Ocean, and unwind on the white sandy beach.
Enjoy a delicious beach lunch featuring fresh seafood and tropical fruits. Spend the afternoon snorkeling, kayaking, or relaxing beneath coconut palms.
In the evening, embark on a traditional sunset dhow cruise, admiring the spectacular colors of the Indian Ocean sunset before returning to your resort for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: N/A — departure
A final deeply relaxed morning on the breathtaking Nungwi Beach — one last swim in the warm Indian Ocean, a final fresh tropical juice under the swaying palms, and a long and deeply satisfying last look at the extraordinary turquoise Indian Ocean horizon before your Serengeti Scent Adventures representative transfers you to Zanzibar International Airport for your departure flight — concluding three extraordinary days of Indian Ocean paradise and Zanzibar cultural adventure.
- ✅ Airport transfers — Zanzibar International Airport arrivals & departures
- ✅ All transport in a comfortable private vehicle throughout
- ✅ Dedicated Serengeti Scent Adventures Zanzibar guide & representative
- ✅ Stone Town guided cultural walk including all entry fees
- ✅ Zanzibar spice farm tour & traditional Swahili lunch — Day 1
- ✅ Mnarani Sea Turtle Sanctuary entry — Day 2
- ✅ Sunset dhow cruise — Day 2 evening
- ✅ All accommodation as specified — 2 nights Nungwi Beach resort
- ✅ Breakfasts & dinners throughout
- ✅ Bottled drinking water throughout
- ✅ Government taxes & levies
- ❌ International flights to and from Tanzania
- ❌ Arusha / Moshi / Dar es Salaam → Zanzibar flights (available on request)
- ❌ Tanzania visa fees (USD 50 per person)
- ❌ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ❌ Tips & gratuities (recommended USD $10/day for Zanzibar guide)
- ❌ Personal items & souvenirs
- ❌ Alcoholic beverages
- ❌ Optional Mnemba Atoll snorkeling trip — Day 2 (available on request — approximately $80 per person)
- ❌ Optional dolphin watching — Kizimkazi (available on request)
- ❌ Lunch on Days 2 & 3 (own arrangement)
- ❌ Any expenses of a personal nature
Frequently Asked Questions
The Arusha / Moshi / Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar flight is available as an optional add-on to this package and is strongly recommended for guests coming from mainland Tanzania. Scheduled domestic flights take approximately 1 hour from Arusha/Moshi and 25 minutes from Dar es Salaam — contact Serengeti Scent Adventures to add flights to your booking at the most competitive available rates.
This package is based at Nungwi Beach — Zanzibar’s most beautiful, most vibrant, and most consistently swimmable beach on the island’s stunning northern tip. Nungwi is our most recommended beach for short stays due to its year-round swimmability, its beautiful turtle sanctuary, its proximity to the Mnemba Atoll, and its extraordinary sunset views. If you prefer a different beach — Kendwa, Matemwe, or Paje — contact Serengeti Scent Adventures and we will customize the package to your preferred destination.
Absolutely — the 3 Day Zanzibar Beach Escape is one of our most popular and most highly recommended honeymoon packages. The combination of Stone Town’s extraordinary romantic atmosphere, Nungwi’s paradise beach, and the magical sunset dhow cruise creates a deeply romantic and deeply personal Zanzibar experience. Contact Serengeti Scent Adventures for our special honeymoon upgrades — private dhow cruise, in-room romantic setup, and complimentary sparkling wine on arrival.
Absolutely — this package can be extended to 4 days by adding a Prison Island tortoise sanctuary and snorkeling trip or a Mnemba Atoll diving day, or to 5 days for our complete Zanzibar experience. Contact Serengeti Scent Adventures to design your perfect extended Zanzibar stay.
