3-Day Zanzibar Nature and Wildlife Tour with Prison Island

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spend time at Prison Island beach and try snorkelling
• 02 Go on a jungle expedition to Jozani Forest
• 03 Shop for unique local souvenirs in Zanzibar
• 04 Meet the giant tortoises on Prison Island

Embark on a 3-day nature, wildlife, and adventure tour to Zanzibar Island in Tanzania. Take a boat ride to Prison Island, spend time on its serene beach, swim or try snorkelling in the crystal clear water, and meet the giant tortoises. Continue to Jozani Forest for a walk through the dense mangrove forest, where you can spot unique monkeys and enjoy the natural surroundings. The tour also leaves time to shop for local souvenirs in Zanzibar before departure.

Meet the giant tortoises and take photographs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Zanzibar, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Zanzibar and Prison Island Excursion

• Arrive at Zanzibar Airport and meet your tour guide.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Hop on a boat and travel to Prison Island.
• Meet the giant tortoises and take photographs.
• Spend time at the serene beach and go swimming.
• Head to the nearby reef and go snorkelling in the crystal clear water.
• Travel back to Zanzibar City for dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Jozani Forest and Mangrove Walk

• Have breakfast, then travel to Jozani Forest.
• Walk through the mangrove forest and spot some rare species of monkeys.
• Take photographs in the jungle.
• Have a packed lunch and enjoy nature.
• Travel back to Zanzibar City for dinner and an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Leisure Time and Departure

• Spend the day at leisure.
• Purchase souvenirs.
• Depart for your destination.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Activities: Jozani Forest and Prison Island
• Accommodation for two nights
• Local Tanzanian tour guide/driver
• Inward transfers and boat hire
• Taxes
• 2 breakfasts

What's Not Included

• Flights
• Tipping the guide
• Visas

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour start

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.