Prison Island Half-Day Tour from Zanzibar

Highlights

  • Choose a morning or afternoon departure to fit your schedule

  • Benefit from the insider knowledge of your professional guide

  • Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transfer from your Zanzibar hotel

Summary

You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the excursion spot. The Aldabra Giant Tortoise sanctuary is a major tourist lure and the oldest tortoise is 192 years old. The turtles are not indigenous and are magisterial creatures, weighing in at an average of 200 kg some are as old as  over 100 years (4 turtles are 150 years). You can feed them at a fee paid at the Island, but watch out for their snapping beaks. Other marine life is also reasonably rich and Changuu provides good snorkelling. It is by no means the most extensive or varied snorkelling spot off the coast of Zanzibar, but being so close to Stone Town and so easily accessible makes it ideal for those who want to see ‘under the sea’ a little while on a city break. The island’s restaurant, Matthews, is good and well-renowned. This is especially so considering the restaurant’s charming atmosphere and good sea view. You will then be dropped off at the hotel after the excursion.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
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Why take this tour?

Dedicate a morning or afternoon to exploring Changuu Island, also known as Prison Island, on this half-day tour from Stone Town. Benefit from the insider knowledge of your professional guide as you meet endangered giant tortoises (feeding own expense), visit the old prison, and unwind on the white-sand beach, with free time for swimming, snorkeling, or sunbathing included.

What’s included?

  • Professional guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel within 3 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Operated by:

Ranger Safaris

About operator:

Dedicate a morning or afternoon to exploring Changuu Island, also known as Prison Island, on this half-day tour from Stone Town. Benefit from the insider knowledge of your professional guide as you meet endangered giant tortoises (feeding own expense), visit the old prison, and unwind on the white-sand beach, with free time for swimming, snorkeling, or sunbathing included.

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