Tanzania · Beach & Island

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

3 Days Round trip from Changu Island Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Interact with giant tortoises and uncover the history of Prison Island
02 Relax on idyllic beaches with time for sunbathing, swimming, and snorkelling
03 Explore the biodiversity of Jozani Forest and encounter rare creatures
04 Discover Zanzibar's tropical fruits and spice plants on a spice and botanical tour
05 Visit the historic Kidichi bath built in 1850 by the first Sultan for his wife Sheharzad

Embark on an unforgettable 3-day Zanzibar beach holiday that combines island history, wildlife, and coastal relaxation. Visit Prison Island to meet giant tortoises and learn about its past, then unwind on the beach with time for swimming and snorkelling. Explore the biodiversity of Jozani Forest and its mangrove habitat with a knowledgeable nature guide. Round out the experience with a spice and botanical tour featuring tropical fruits, spice plants, and a visit to the historic Kidichi bath.

The boat ride to Prison Island takes about 40 minutes, and there you can immerse yourself in the history of the island, 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 No

Cities Zanzibar, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, Changuu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival, Stone Town Stay, and Prison Island

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, and there you can immerse yourself in the history of the island, once used as a prison for slaves. You will also have the opportunity to meet the giant tortoises and enjoy a fantastic time feeding and watering them. After that, you may enjoy the beach with time for 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.

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 excellent photo opportunities and sightings of the rare creatures living in the forest, which are usually easy to view along the pathways. Our guides are naturalists and nature lovers who truly enjoy 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 head back to Stone Town, leaving room for anything spontaneous that may come along.

Day 03

Spice and Botanical Tour with Departure

Embark on a spice and botanical tour. During this experience, you will see and taste tropical fruits and visit spice plantations or plots on the island. A variety of spice plants used as ornaments, medicines, flowers, fruits, and other interesting flora can be seen during the tour. You will also visit the Kidichi bath, built in 1850 by the first Sultan for his wife Sheharzad, granddaughter of Fateh Ali Shah of Persia. After the tour, you will be transferred to the harbour or airport for departure.