Prison Island Tours with Private Boat
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Duration
4 hours
Max People
100
Min Age
2+
Pickup
Airpot
Overview
A Prison Island tour from Zanzibar involves a boat trip to Changuu Island (also called Prison Island), where you can explore its historic prison ruins, interact with giant Aldabra tortoises at a conservation sanctuary, and enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling in the beautiful surrounding waters. You have opportunities to see colorful peacocks, bats, and butterflies, making it a popular half-day excursion from Stone Town.
Tour Highlights
- Catch your Local made wooden boat with a tour guide to Prison Island
- Swimming and relaxing on Prison island Beach
- Taking amazing photos of the giant tortoises
Included/Excluded
- Pick-up from your hotel in Stone Town (or meeting point at the seafront).
- Depart by traditional boat towards Prison Island (30-minute ride).
- Guided walking tour of the old prison and quarantine station.
- Visit the giant tortoise sanctuary. Feed, take photos, and learn their conservation story.
- Free time for swimming, snorkeling, or relaxing on the beach.
