🌴 Zanzibar 4D3N Itinerary: Hidden Gems & Local Hacks

✈️ Flights & Logistics Route: Guangzhou → Zanzibar (direct) → Safari → Kenya (reverse order recommended). Costs: Flight: ¥3,877 E-visa: $60 Travel insurance: $44 Taxi: $55 (pre-book online for better rates—others paid $40/car)5. 🗺️ Itinerary Breakdown 📍 Days Nungwi Beach Sunset Bungalows Kendwa: Private beach (cleaner than public areas). Activities: Dolphin tour + sunset cruise: $90/4pax (haggled!). Tip: Book beach vendors directly for cheaper rates2. 📍 Days Paje Beach The African Paradise Beach Hotel: Cozy with kitchen, free welcome gifts, and pets! (But beach is less maintained). Prison Island (11AM): Feed giant tortoises (30min limit). The Rock Restaurant: Arrive by 3PM for high-tide magic4. Spice Farm: 1hr tour (cloves, vanilla sniffing!). Stone Town: Souvenir haul—haggle hard!5. 🍽️ Food Tips Lower expectations: Pack snacks. All-inclusive hotels: Best for hassle-free meals. Local eats: Try Zanzibar pizza at Forodhani (skip overpriced seafood)2. 🏨 Accommodation Pros/Cons Hotel Pros Cons Sunset Bungalows Private beach, great sunset views Overpriced restaurant African Paradise Hosts are angels, kitchen access Beach debris 💡 Key Advice Currency: Exchange to TZS (USD not widely accepted). Mosquitoes: Surprisingly few—skip heavy repellent. Booking: Reserve early for insta-famous hotels (e.g., Zuri Zanzibar)9. #ZanzibarDiaries #BudgetAfricaTravel