Tour type
Prison Island Tour
4 Hours
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Duration
4 Hours
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Language
English, French, German
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Group Size
70 People
Overview
Take a short boat ride from Stone Town to Changuu Island, famously known as Prison Island. Meet the giant Aldabra tortoises, learn the island history and enjoy free time for swimming, relaxing and taking beautiful photos. This is one of Zanzibar’s classic half-day experiences and works well for couples, families and small groups.
Booking is simple: the guest chooses the pickup location or hotel area, number of people and travel date. The system then uses the correct location-based rate for Stone Town, North Coast, East Coast or North East areas.
Highlights:
- Boat ride from Stone Town to Prison Island
- Meet and feed giant Aldabra tortoises
- Learn the history of Changuu Island
- Swimming and beach relaxation
- Beautiful photo spots with ocean views
Itinerary
Transfer to Stone Town beach and board a local boat to Prison Island.
Visit the tortoise sanctuary, old prison area and learn the island history with your guide.
Enjoy swimming or relaxing before returning by boat to Stone Town and transfer back.
Trip Cost Breakdown
- Included:
- Prison Island entrance fee
- Snorkeling gears where required
- Mineral water
- Professional guide
- Boat transfer
- Driver allowance where transfer applies
- Not Included:
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Extra activities not mentioned
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Pickup and drop-off can be arranged from Stone Town, North Coast, East Coast, North East, South and nearby hotel areas. The final price depends on the pickup location selected during booking.
Choose your travel date, pickup area, number of guests and preferred pickup time, then submit the booking form. Our team will confirm availability and send the final details.
Yes. You can pay online where available or choose pay on arrival depending on the booking option enabled on the website.
This experience takes approximately 3 Hours, depending on pickup location, weather, traffic and the pace of the group.
Bring comfortable clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, camera, and swimwear for sea or swimming activities.
Yes. The tour is suitable for couples, families, groups and solo travelers. Children should be accompanied by adults.
