About this experience
Discover the giant land tortoises of Prison Island on a half-day trip from Zanzibar. Enjoy the best moment to swim, snorkel, and sunbathe. Just a 20-minute boat ride from Stone Town, Prison Island has a beautiful beach, clear Indian Ocean water, and fascinating history.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
Board a motorized boat for Prison Island, a picture-perfect tropical island with a tragic legacy of slave internment, prisons, and cholera. Take in white sandy beaches and a forest that’s filled with wildlife, and spot the slow-moving giant tortoises that roam the island. Finish the tour with return transfer to your hotel, arriving by early evening.
Meeting and pickup information
- We organize free and complimentary private pickup and drop off to all our guests in Zanzibar Beach Hotels and Private Villas at reception lounge; seaport, or airport.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Africa & Beyond Tours & Travel Ltd
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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