Tanzania · Beach & Island

4-Day Zanzibar Island Tour with Prison Island and Jozani Forest

4 Days Round trip from Stone Town Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Jozani Forest, home to rare red Colobus monkeys and Zanzibar Sykes' monkey
  • 02 Visit Prison Island, a former quarantine station with giant land tortoises
  • 03 Enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and snorkelling around Zanzibar's island shores
  • 04 Take a boat trip from Matemwe past stunning reefs with a chance to spot dolphins

Explore Zanzibar's natural and marine highlights on a 4-day journey from Stone Town to Prison Island, Jozani Forest, and Matemwe Beach. Visit Prison Island, once used as a quarantine station, meet its giant land tortoises, and enjoy time for swimming and snorkelling. Discover Jozani Forest, known for the rare red Colobus monkeys and Zanzibar Sykes' monkey, then head out by boat near Matemwe to snorkel among stunning reefs and look out for dolphins. This tour combines wildlife, island history, and relaxing beach time in one experience.

Meet the giant tortoises and have an amazing time cuddling and feeding them.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Zanzibar, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Stone Town Arrival and Prison Island Excursion

  • Pick up from the airport or harbour by your professional guide.
  • Check in at a hotel in Stone Town.
  • Have lunch and then hop in a boat to Prison Island.
  • Enjoy this 40-minute boat ride and immerse yourself in the history of this island, which was once used as a prison for slaves.
  • Meet the giant tortoises and have an amazing time cuddling and feeding them.
  • Enjoy sunbathing and swimming at the beach. Take the opportunity to go snorkelling as well.

Return to Stone Town, where dinner at Forodhani is highly recommended.

2
Day 02

Jozani Forest and Mangrove Walk

  • Leave your hotel lobby early after breakfast to travel to Jozani Forest.
  • Take wonderful photographs and spot some of the rare creatures living in the forest.
  • Visit the mangrove swamp and walk around the mangrove forest.

Head back to Stone Town.

3
Day 03

Matemwe Beach and Reef Snorkelling

  • Transfer to Matemwe Beach after a hearty breakfast.
  • Take a 15-minute boat ride to see an island surrounded by more than 10 miles of stunning reefs that create a sheltered lagoon. The boats normally make a mini-diversion in search of dolphins. You may be lucky enough to see them and swim with them.
  • Proceed for snorkelling and discover the rare marine creatures.
  • Relax by the beach and then have fruits and water.
  • Head back to Nungwi.
4
Day 04

Souvenir Shopping and Departure

  • Engage in shopping for souvenirs on the last day and then depart for your home.
Prison Island tortoises, Jozani Forest red Colobus, Matemwe Beach reef snorkelling

Where this trip takes you

Prison Island tortoises, Jozani Forest red Colobus, Matemwe Beach reef snorkelling

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Stone Town 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Prison Island
  • Jozani Forest
  • Mnemba Island
  • English-speaking Zanzibar tour guide
  • Inward transfers
  • Boat hire
  • Taxes

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Visas
  • Additional park fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Tour start
Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Stone Town.

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