Destination

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Duration
6 HOURS
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Tour Type
Couple
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Group Size
10 Person
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Tour Guide
1 Guide
Zanzibar

Prison island Tour with Island of Giant Tortoise

This island is known as prison island,is the one amongst of very interesting island in zanzibar where the cups of tourists prefer most to visit here and why not you too.If you want to visit for the island on your trip ,this tour is for you, prison island is only about 5 kilometers north west from Stone town.It is recognized by four different names,you will know all of them in your trip, as your local tour guider will explain to you, you will know the reasons why it has four names.

The island it self has a very interesting history since 1860 until now, in the island you will learn history about Zanzibar, slavery and diferent types of diseases, which deiminated people in 19 century. Also in the island you will have the opportunity to meet and feed the oldest giant tortoise whose origin from Seychelles since 19 century till now , on this island you can see the old prison, the tortoises, the peacocks and dick dick (small antelope).

Destination Zanzibar
Depature Yes Required
Included
  • Specilaized Bilingual Guide
  • Private Transport
  • Entrance Fees
  • Snorkeling gears
  • Life Jackets
  • Box Lunch, Water, Dinner and Snacks
Excluded
  • Additional Services
  • Insurance
  • Drink
  • Tickets
Travel With Boat and Alphard Luxury Car

Details

Find out how this romantic beach got its name and see giant tortoises on Prison Island .Visit Prison Island half-day tour that’s all about snorkeling and sunbathing

Our Driver will pick you up from hotel at 8:00am after the breakfast then heading direct to the stone town, after that take a boat ride from Stone Town, straight to the illustrious historic prison of Changuu Island, known commonly as Prison Island. Explore the ancient prison ruins which were erected by the British colony of Zanzibar. Then, visit a sanctuary for Aldabra tortoises – one of the largest tortoises in the world, weighing up to 200 kilos, also known to be one of the longest-living creatures in the world. Learn about these giant land tortoises that were brought to Zanzibar from Seychelles. Also spot peacocks with large and brilliant feathers which have made them the symbol of beauty, royalty, and good fortune for Prison Island. Interact with these amazing creatures and take pictures.

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