What You Need to Know: Our guided excursion days on Zanzibar cost US$105 per person, and children pay half (US$52.50): that covers the Stone Town tour, Prison Island, the spice farm, Jozani Forest, the Kizimkazi dolphins and the sunset dhow cruise. Boat days such as Safari Blue and Mnemba Atoll cost US$85 per person, and the Nakupenda sandbank and Kuza Cave with The Rock about US$85. Every price includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel.
Zanzibar Excursion Prices at a Glance
All prices are per person in US dollars for 2027, for trips arranged for your own group:
| Excursion | Length | Price | Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Town walking tour | Half day | US$105 per person, children half (US$52.50) | Guide, hotel transfers |
| Prison Island | Half day | US$105 per person, children half (US$52.50) | Boat, guide, hotel transfers; island fee in your quotation |
| Spice farm tour | Half day | US$105 per person, children half (US$52.50) | Guide, transport, hotel transfers |
| Jozani Forest | Half day | US$105 per person, children half (US$52.50) | Park entry fee, park guide, hotel transfers |
| Kizimkazi dolphins and snorkeling | Morning | US$105 per person, children half (US$52.50) | Private boat, snorkel gear, guide, hotel transfers |
| Sunset dhow cruise | Late afternoon | US$105 per person, children half (US$52.50) | Cruise, drinks and snacks, guide, hotel transfers |
| Safari Blue | Full day | US$85 per person | Dhow, snorkel gear, seafood lunch, hotel transfers |
| Mnemba Atoll snorkeling | Half day | US$85 per person | Boat, snorkel gear, marine fee, hotel transfers |
| Nakupenda sandbank | Half day | About US$85 per person | Private boat, hotel transfers |
| Kuza Cave and The Rock | Half to most of a day | About US$85 per person | Guide, transport, hotel transfers |
| Diving | Half or full day | Quoted by the dive center | Dives with a partner dive center |
Diving is priced by the dive center for your level and number of dives; see diving in Zanzibar.
Why There Are Two Price Levels: US$105 and US$85
Our guided excursion days, at US$105 per person, are built around a guide who stays with you, whether that's walking Stone Town's lanes, explaining the spices or finding the red colobus monkeys in Jozani. The boat days at about US$85 per person are run with the boat crew at the center of the day, so the price is set per trip rather than as a guided day. Both include pickup and drop-off at your hotel anywhere on the island, and our boat trips use private boat charters.
What Children Pay on Zanzibar Excursions
On our US$105 guided excursion days, children pay half, US$52.50. On the US$85 boat trips, child prices depend on the boat and the trip, and we show them in your quotation. If you're planning a whole family holiday, our 6-day Zanzibar family holiday sets out family pricing for a full stay, including free places for children aged 5 and under.
Costs That Sit Outside the Excursion Price
A few costs are separate from the trip price, so budget for them:
- Zanzibar's inbound travel insurance, required for every foreign visitor: US$44 per adult
- Small site fees where they apply, such as the Prison Island conservation fee and the Kuza Cave entrance; we show them in your quotation
- Meals that aren't part of the trip, such as lunch at The Rock restaurant
- Tips for your guide, driver and boat crew, at your discretion
- Activities run by other vendors, such as jet skis or quad bikes, which are never included unless named in your itinerary
Every foreign visitor to Zanzibar needs the government's inbound travel insurance, US$44 per adult; if your trip starts on the mainland, the mainland policy covers Zanzibar too. See Zanzibar entry requirements.
How Much to Budget for Excursions on a Zanzibar Holiday
Most of our guests do two or three excursions in a week and spend the other days on the beach. A worked example for two adults:
| Plan | Excursions | Cost per person |
|---|---|---|
| Short stay, Stone Town base | Stone Town tour, Prison Island, Nakupenda sandbank | US$295 |
| A week on the north coast | Mnemba snorkeling, spice farm tour | US$190 |
| A week on the south-east coast | Kizimkazi dolphins, Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave and The Rock | US$295 |
| Sea lover's week | Safari Blue, Mnemba snorkeling, sunset dhow cruise | US$275 |
Site fees and meals outside the trip are extra, as above. For the cost of a whole holiday with hotels, see Zanzibar holiday cost.
Which Zanzibar Excursions Are Worth the Money?
It depends on where you stay and what you enjoy. These are the trips our guests rate most highly for each interest:
| If you love… | Book |
|---|---|
| The sea and snorkeling | Mnemba Atoll, the clearest water and most fish |
| A relaxed day out with lunch | Safari Blue, with a seafood lunch on Kwale Island |
| History and culture | Stone Town, then Prison Island |
| Wildlife on land | Jozani Forest for the red colobus monkeys |
| Dolphins | Kizimkazi, early in the morning |
| A romantic evening | The sunset dhow cruise from Stone Town |
Choosing between the two big sea days? Our Safari Blue vs Mnemba comparison sets them side by side, and the guide to snorkeling in Zanzibar ranks every reef we visit.
Excursions Inside Our Zanzibar Holidays
If you'd rather not book trips one by one, our holidays bundle the excursions with transfers and, if you like, hotels. The 5-day beach holiday includes Prison Island, the 8-day Stone Town and east coast holiday includes a spice farm and Jozani, and the 10-day two-coast holiday includes Mnemba snorkeling. All our holidays are listed on the Zanzibar holidays page.
How to Book the Zanzibar Excursions
Send your hotel, dates and the trips you like through the form, on WhatsApp +255 678 992 599 or by email to jaynevytours@gmail.com. Our written quote lists each hotel by name. To hold the dates you pay 30% up front, then the rest when you land, by card or mobile money through Pesapal or by US-dollar bank transfer; our booking terms cover cancellations.
Common Questions About Zanzibar Excursion Prices
Short answers to what travelers ask us most about excursion prices on Zanzibar:
How much do excursions cost in Zanzibar?
With us, US$105 per person for a guided excursion day (children half), US$85 for Safari Blue or Mnemba Atoll, and about US$85 for the Nakupenda sandbank or Kuza Cave with The Rock.
Do Zanzibar excursion prices include hotel pickup?
Yes. Every excursion we run includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel anywhere on the island.
Do children pay less on Zanzibar excursions?
On our US$105 guided days, children pay half (US$52.50). On the US$85 boat trips, child prices are shown in your quotation.
Are park and entrance fees included?
The Jozani park fee and the Mnemba marine fee are included. Small site fees such as Prison Island and Kuza Cave are shown in your quotation.
Is it cheaper to book excursions on the beach?
Beach sellers can quote lower prices, but check what is included: hotel transfers, fees and gear. Our prices are fixed and written in your quotation.
Bottom Line: What Do Zanzibar Excursions Cost?
Plan on US$105 per person for a guided day and about US$85 for a boat day, with hotel transfers included and children half price on guided days. Two or three trips in a week cost most travelers US$190 to US$295 per person. Pick your trips from the table above, or start with our Zanzibar holidays and excursions.