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Private guided Tanzania safaris - planned for you, priced in USD, backed by 15 years of getting Americans to Africa.
Safari travellers adding Zanzibar
Couples and friends
Culture and ocean lovers
Travellers with limited time
This short Zanzibar package is designed for safari travellers who want to add island culture, marine activities, and beach time without extending their journey too far. Over three days, explore historic Stone Town and Prison Island, sail and snorkel in Menai Bay, then visit a working spice farm before departure.
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ActivityDAY 1
Walk through the narrow historic lanes of Stone Town, take a boat to Prison Island to see the Aldabra giant tortoises, and finish with a seafood dinner at the Forodhani Gardens night market.
Dinner
Zanzibar hotel (full board)
ActivityDAY 2
Spend the day sailing on a traditional wooden dhow in Menai Bay. Snorkel around coral reefs, relax on a sandbank, and enjoy tropical fruit with a grilled seafood lunch.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Zanzibar hotel (full board)
Activity
AccommodationDAY 3
Visit a rural spice farm to smell and taste vanilla, cinnamon, and fresh tropical fruits. After the guided tour, transfer to Zanzibar Airport or the ferry terminal for departure.
Breakfast
Zanzibar Airport or ferry terminal (departure)
From price
$1,000
per person
Zanzibar’s main dry season and the best overall period for outdoor activities, beaches, and snorkelling.
A relatively dry transition period and another good window for island activities.
Long rains usually fall from March to May, with shorter rains from October to December; sea trips remain weather-dependent.
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What our travelers say
"Peter and Mohamed, thank you for providing us with an unforgettable experience. You tolerated all of our questions and silly comments, and welcomed our games. You showed us the true meaning of Tanzanian hospitality. Your vast knowledge and love for what you do is evident and infectious. We hope you continue to name animals in our honor and will think of us whenever you see the elephants. Si kwaheri, ni tutaonana hivi karibuni. Asante sana, Nicoletta and Olina."
Nicoletta
10 days Wildlife safari, June 27, 2026
"I have known the Chatama Safari tour guides for more than 10 years. Every time I come to Tanzania, the reason for the comeback has been meeting this team. It has never been a disappointment. Chatama Safari is the answer for an exclusive safari guiding experience."
Carolyn Housman
10 days luxury safari, May 20, 2024
"We booked and travelled with Chatama Safaris, and this was our best organized safari ever. Our safari tour guide, Peter, was knowledgeable, professional and friendly."
Julia Senkowysky
8 days honeymoon safari, October 10, 2025
"Wonderful safari by Chatama Safari professional guides. They are more than just Serengeti guides; they accommodated many subjects of life, whether at dinner or on safari. I strongly recommend them for an exclusive and professional guided safari experience."
Alissa Brill
June 29, 2026
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from $1,250 USD per person4 nights / 5 days - Zanzibar Airport → Menai Bay → Mnemba Island → Stone Town → Prison Island
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from $1,398 USD per person6 nights / 7 days - Zanzibar Airport → Menai Bay → Stone Town → Prison Island → Mnemba Island → Jozani Forest
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