Best day trips from Zanzibar — Prison Island, spice tours, Mnemba Atoll, and more.
Best Day Trips from Zanzibar
Zanzibar offers amazing day trips and excursions.
Island Trips
Prison Island (Changuu)
30-minute boat ride from Stone Town. Famous for giant Aldabra tortoises. Beautiful beaches and snorkeling.
Chumbe Island
Private island with pristine coral reef nature reserve. Limited daily visitors.
Mnemba Atoll
Best snorkeling trip. See dolphins, turtles, and colorful fish.
Cultural Trips
Spice Tour
Visit a local spice farm. Learn about cloves, vanilla, cinnamon. Includes traditional lunch.
Stone Town Walking Tour
Explore the historic center with a local guide.
Nature Trips
Jozani Forest
Home to the rare Red Colobus monkey found nowhere else on Earth.
How to Book
- Book through your hotel or a local tour operator
- Forodhani Gardens has tour desks
- Group tours are cheaper than private
Costs
- Prison Island: $30-50
- Spice tour: $25-50
- Mnemba Atoll snorkeling: $30-60
- Jozani Forest: $20-30
