Tanzania · Beach & Island

3-Day Zanzibar Beach Holiday with Prison Island and Jozani Forest

3 Days Round trip from Zanzibar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Stone Town's history, culture, and vibrant streets
  • 02 Discover Prison Island's slave history and meet giant tortoises
  • 03 Immerse in Jozani Forest, spotting rare creatures and mangroves
  • 04 Enjoy free time for shopping and collecting Zanzibar souvenirs

Discover Zanzibar over 3 days with time in historic Stone Town, a boat trip to Prison Island, and a nature excursion to Jozani Forest. Meet giant tortoises, relax on the beach, and take the chance to go snorkeling near the reef. Continue with wildlife viewing and a walk through the mangrove forest at Jozani, guided by knowledgeable nature lovers. The tour ends with free time to shop for souvenirs before departure.

You will also have the opportunity to meet the giant tortoises and have a fantastic time cuddling and feeding them.

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, Changuu
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 a 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. There, you can immerse yourself in the history of what was once a prison for enslaved people. You will also have the opportunity to meet the giant tortoises and have a fantastic time cuddling and feeding them.

After that, you can enjoy the beach with time for sunbathing and swimming. As there is a reef nearby, you can also take the opportunity to go snorkeling. In the evening, you will return to Stone Town, where dinner at Forodhani is highly recommended.

2
Day 02

Jozani Forest and Mangrove Walk

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 easy to view along the pathways.

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

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

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Day 03

Souvenir Shopping and Departure

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

Stone Town streets, Prison Island beach and giant tortoises, Jozani Forest mangroves

Where this trip takes you

Stone Town streets, Prison Island beach and giant tortoises, Jozani Forest mangroves

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Activities
    • Jozani Forest
    • Prison Island
  • Other
    • Driver-guide
    • Inward transfers
    • Boat hire
    • 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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