Prison Island Tour
Tourism Services • 📍 Prison Island, Zanzibar • ⏱ 2-3 hours
From USD 65.00
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About
A visit to Prison Island offers a captivating blend of history, wildlife, and natural beauty, all just a short boat ride from Stone Town. Known officially as Changuu Island, this peaceful sanctuary invites you to step back in time as you wander past the ruins of a 19th-century prison complex that was never actually used to incarcerate prisoners—instead serving as a quarantine station for yellow fever patients. The island's true treasures, however, are its gentle giants: dozens of Aldabra tortoises, some over a century old, that roam freely and eagerly greet visitors with their slow, ancient charm. Beyond the tortoises, you'll discover pristine beaches, clear turquoise waters perfect for snorkeling, and panoramic views of the Zanzibar coastline that stretch across the horizon. Whether you're feeding the giant tortoises, exploring the historic buildings, or simply soaking in the island's serene atmosphere, Prison Island offers a unique and memorable escape into Zanzibar's layered past and natural splendor.
What to expect
🚤 Boat ride from Stone Town
📜 Rich island history
🏖️ Pristine beaches
🌊 Swimming
📸 Photography opportunities
🦎 Spot peacocks and other wildlife
📜 Rich island history
🏖️ Pristine beaches
🌊 Swimming
📸 Photography opportunities
🦎 Spot peacocks and other wildlife
Included
✅ Round-trip boat transfers from Stone Town
✅ Entrance and conservation fees
✅ Professional guide
✅ Beach access
✅ Swimming
✅ Photography opportunities
✅ Wildlife viewing
✅ Bottled water
✅ Optional hotel pickup and drop-off (Around Stone town)
✅ Entrance and conservation fees
✅ Professional guide
✅ Beach access
✅ Swimming
✅ Photography opportunities
✅ Wildlife viewing
✅ Bottled water
✅ Optional hotel pickup and drop-off (Around Stone town)
Not included
❌ Transportation to Stone Town (if your hotel is outside the pickup zone unless prebooked)
❌ Tips and gratuities
❌ Food and drinks (unless specified on all-inclusive or combo tours)
❌ Alcoholic beverages
❌ Personal expenses or souvenirs
❌ Tips and gratuities
❌ Food and drinks (unless specified on all-inclusive or combo tours)
❌ Alcoholic beverages
❌ Personal expenses or souvenirs
Itinerary
Pick up location------------------Forodhani----------------Prison island----------------Forodhani------------------Drop off location
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