Tanzania · Beach & Island

3-Day Zanzibar Highlights Tour with Prison Island and Jozani Forest

3 Days Round trip from Zanzibar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover the captivating history of Prison Island near Stone Town
  • 02 Interact with giant tortoises and enjoy beach time, swimming, and snorkelling opportunities
  • 03 Immerse yourself in Jozani Forest for rare wildlife sightings and wonderful photo opportunities
  • 04 Walk through the mesmerizing mangrove swamp and mangrove forest
  • 05 Enjoy free time for souvenir shopping before leaving Zanzibar

Discover Zanzibar's highlights on this 3-day tour, combining the history of Stone Town and Prison Island with beach time, snorkelling opportunities, and a visit to Jozani Forest. Meet giant tortoises on Prison Island, relax by the sea, and explore the mangrove swamp and forest with a naturalist guide. With two nights in Stone Town and time for souvenir shopping before departure, this trip offers a well-rounded island experience.

The boat ride to Prison Island takes about 40 minutes, and you can immerse yourself in the history of this place, which was once used as a prison for slaves.

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 Stone Town and Prison Island Excursion

Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up from the airport or harbour and take you to check in at your hotel in Stone Town. After check-in, your guide will take you for lunch before you hop on a boat to Prison Island.

The boat ride to Prison Island takes about 40 minutes, and you can immerse yourself in the history of this place, which was once used as a prison for slaves. You will also have the opportunity to meet the giant tortoises and enjoy an amazing time cuddling and feeding them.

Afterwards, you may enjoy the beach, sunbathing, and swimming. As there is a reef nearby, you can also take the opportunity to go snorkelling. In the evening, you will return to Stone Town, where dinner at Forodhani is highly recommended.

2
Day 02

Jozani Forest and Mangrove Exploration

After breakfast, your guide will be ready at the hotel lobby to take you to Jozani Forest. Here, you will have wonderful photo opportunities and sightings of the rare creatures living in the forest, which are normally easily seen along the pathways.

Our guides are naturalists and nature lovers who truly enjoy spending time in the nature reserve, so expect to receive a lot of information during your visit. At Jozani, you will also visit the mangrove swamp and walk around the mangrove forest.

After lunch, you will have some free time as you head back to Stone Town.

3
Day 03

Departure and Souvenir Shopping

This is your last day in Zanzibar. We have left it free for you to purchase souvenirs.

Prison Island beaches, Stone Town alleys, Jozani Forest mangroves

Where this trip takes you

Prison Island beaches, Stone Town alleys, Jozani Forest mangroves

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Zanzibar 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Activities:
    • Jozani Forest
    • Prison Island
  • Other:
    • Driver guide
    • Inward transits
    • Boat hires
    • Taxes
  • Accommodation:
    • For two nights, you will stay at a hotel in Stone Town.
  • Food:
    • 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.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Zanzibar.

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