🇹🇿 Zanzibar 2-Day Itinerary: What to Do?

Though our main focus was Tanzania Safari, we thought—"Hey, we’re already here!"—so why not squeeze in 2 dreamy days in Zanzibar? 🌴✨ Our local tour guide helped arrange parts of the trip, but you can easily DIY (+ ask hotels for transport/activities). 🛏️ Accommodation: 📍 Day 1: Babalao Hotel Rating: ⭐⭐½ (Not a fan of the "concrete chic" vibe) Basic, thin blankets, slightly damp bathroom 😬 BUT! Food was surprisingly good—breakfast, dinner & even party snacks! 🍽️ Big plus: Steps away from the beach! 🏖️ 📍 Day 2: Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Like China’s "Zenith Hotels"—clean & comfy!) On-site restaurant (pricey but tasty). Perfect for early flights! ✈️ 🗺️ Itinerary: 🌊 Day 1: Prison Island Tour Flew in via Emirates (landed morning). Driver took us to Stone Town’s harbor → private boat to Prison Island (20-30 mins, choppy—motion sickness warning!). What’s there? Giant tortoises (ages marked on shells! 🐢) + colonial history. Honest review? Meh. 😅 🐬 Day 2: Dolphin Chase + Snorkeling + Starfish Hunting! Booked last-minute via beach vendors (haggled hard—always compare prices!). Boat speed = "Tron Lightcycle" vibes 🚤💨 (so fun!). Pro tips for the trip: Wear long-sleeve swimwear (wind + sun protection!). Pack: quick-dry towel, reef-safe sunscreen, waterproof bag, goggles (shared ones are gross). ⚠️ Safety first! If you’re not confident swimming, skip dolphin-chasing—boats crowd fast, and panic + poor snorkeling skills = danger. 🌅 Bonus: Sunset Dhow Cruise Almost missed it! Found a last-minute captain who saved the day. Golden skies + rising moon = pure magic. 🌙 Book early to secure a spot! 📸 Highlights: Prison Island’s tortoises (but skip if short on time). Adrenaline-packed dolphin adventure! Beachside haggling (part of the fun 😉). #Zanzibar #TanzaniaTravel #Snorkeling #IslandVibes #TravelSmart