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Zanzibar Experience
3-Day Essential Zanzibar Highlights
- Dream Trails Expeditions
- 3 Day Tour
- Marine Adventure • Short Beach Holiday
From - $650
Tour Overview
A short but unforgettable holiday designed for travelers who want the essential highlights of Zanzibar. Begin your stay with an immersive introduction to Stone Town, exploring its vibrant alleys and colourful markets. Spend your second day snorkeling in the breathtaking marine reserve of Mnemba Atoll, home to crystal-clear waters and thriving coral reefs. Wrap up your trip with leisure time in Nungwi, where white sands and turquoise waters offer the perfect tropical farewell before your departure.
- Destinations: Stone Town • Mnemba Atoll • Nungwi
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Tour Type: Marine Adventure • Short Beach Holiday
- Accommodation: All categories
- Transport: Private transfers + boats
- Best Season: All year
- Explore historical Stone Town
- Snorkeling in Mnemba Atoll, Zanzibar's top reef
- Leisure time on Nungwi Beach
- Ideal for stopovers, long weekends, or pre/post safari add-ons
Arrival & Transfers
- Airport pickup on Day 1 and hotel transfers throughout the tour managed by Dream Trails Expeditions. Standard vehicles used depending on group size.
What to Pack
- Light clothing, swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat, comfortable sandals, mosquito repellent, small daypack, reusable water bottle, light rain jacket (seasonal), and waterproof phone pouch.
Travel Documents
- Valid passport (6+ months), Tanzania visa if required, yellow fever certificate if applicable.
Health & Safety
- Bottled water provided during excursions. Follow marine safety briefings for snorkeling and boat travel. Avoid stepping on corals, respect wildlife, and secure personal belongings in beach areas.
- June – October: Cool, dry season; calm seas and perfect beach weather.
- December – February: Warm, sunny, and ideal for snorkeling/diving.
- November & March – May: Short and long rains — still good for travel with lush green scenery and fewer crowds.
✔️ What's Included
- Airport meet & greet + transfer to Stone Town
- 2 nights accommodation in standard hotels/lodges
- Daily breakfasts
- Mnemba Atoll shared snorkeling trip
- All local transfers as per itinerary
- Marine park fees
- English-speaking local guide throughout
- Bottled water on excursions
- AMREF Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation Cover (regional)
❌ What's Excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel/medical insurance
- Alcoholic & soft drinks unless stated
- Optional premium upgrades (private boats, private transfers, higher hotel category)
- Personal purchases, tips, extra water-sports, spa sessions
- Activities not listed in itinerary
- 🌿 Upgrade Options: Luxury lodge or private villa upgrades available, Honeymoon Experience.
- 🏝️ Extensions: Add extra days in Zanzibar or wildlife safari in Northern circuit Tanzania
- 🚁 Optional Add-ons: Extra Nights & Flexible Routing
- 📅 Flexible Departures: Private departures available daily
- 🍽️ Dietary Options: Vegetarian, vegan, halal, or gluten-free meals available on request
- 🇹🇿 Local Tanzanian Expertise: Deep knowledge of Zanzibar experiences.
- 🚙 Top Comfort & Safety: Seamless coordination with vetted local partners, Transparent pricing and flexible customization and safety-first approach with reliable transport
- 🏨 Handpicked Accommodation: Trusted Hotels and beachfront resorts with quality service.
- 💬 Personalized Support: 24/7 customer support during your trip
- 🌍 Eco-Friendly Approach: Commitment to community-based and eco-conscious tourism
- 🐾 Authentic, Seamless Journey: From Zanzibar's turquoise shores, experience Tanzania's best with those who call it home.
3-Day Zanzibar Highlights Itinerary
01
Day 1 — Arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
Route: ZNZ → Accommodation
- Travel Time: 20–30 minutes
- Meet & greet at the arrival hall with a Dream Trails representative.
- Shared or private standard road transfer to your hotel.
- Short welcome briefing and assistance with check-in.
- Optional short walk around the nearby beach or gardens depending on your hotel.
- Dinner at the hotel restaurant featuring classic Swahili dishes.
Overnight: Standard Hotel — Stone Town / Beachfront
02
Day 2 — Mnemba Atoll Snorkeling & Nungwi Exploration
Route: Stone Town → Mnemba Atoll → Nungwi → Mnarani Aquarium
- Travel Time: Stone Town → Mnemba Atoll boat departure point (Muyuni/Matemwe): 1 hr 30 min – 2 hrs, Boat ride to Mnemba Atoll: 30–45 minutes, Mnemba → Nungwi return: 30–40 minutes, Nungwi → Mnarani Aquarium: 5–10 minutes
- Join a shared or group speedboat trip to Mnemba for snorkeling.
- Snorkel with group guides and shared equipment.
- Return to Nungwi for lunch at a local beachfront café/restaurant.
- Afternoon activities:
- • Optional dolphin-spotting group excursion
- • Visit to Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium (standard entry)
- • Kayaking or paddleboarding (pay-on-site)
- Optional sunset horseback ride or shared sunset cruise.
- Dinner at a local beach restaurant (seafood or Swahili menus).
Overnight: Standard Hotel — Nungwi Area
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Day 3 — Departure from Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Route: Hotel → Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
- Travel Times: Nungwi → Airport: 1 hr 30 min – 1 hr 45 min
- Breakfast at the hotel and free time for photos or a beach stroll.
- Standard road transfer to the airport.
- Normal check-in procedures.
- Farewell from your Dream Trails representative.
End of Tour: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
