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Zanzibar 3-day itinerary — Budget

Tanzania · 2 travelers · 2 nights · fixed USD estimates

Estimated total for two: $207(excluding flights) · about $69/day

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Here is a ready-made 3-day budget plan for Zanzibar for two: a day-by-day programme balancing headline sights, old-town markets and recovery time, with per-day cost estimates built from fixed local average prices — one hotel room for 2 nights, food and activities for two, and group transport.

DayPlanEstimated cost
1
Arrival in Zanzibar
  • Land, transfer to your hotel in Zanzibar and check in
  • Short rest after the flight, then a first dinner at a nearby local restaurant
  • An easy evening walk around the neighbourhood to get your bearings in Zanzibar
$52calculate in the tool
2
Zanzibar's headline sights
  • A full morning at Zanzibar's most famous attraction (book tickets ahead)
  • Light lunch near the sight, then wander the surrounding area
  • A museum or gallery after noon, then evening coffee at a well-known café
$114calculate in the tool
3
Shopping and departure
  • Check out and store luggage at the hotel
  • Final shopping window: souvenirs and gifts from Zanzibar
  • Head to the airport at least four hours before the flight
$41calculate in the tool
Estimated trip total (excluding flights)
$207
Per person: $104 · Couple: $207
≈ 207 $ (USD) · approximate FX
Hotel
$50
Food
$48
Transport
$13
Activities
$96

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FAQ

How much does a 3-day trip to Zanzibar cost?

A 3-day budget trip for two is estimated at about $207 USD (hotel, food, transport and activities, excluding flights), i.e. roughly $104 per person.

What is the daily cost in Zanzibar?

The average day for two runs about $69; arrival and departure days cost less than full sightseeing days.

When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?

Zanzibar is at its best June–October and January–February; the long rains (March–May) carry the lowest prices.