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Prison island half day tour

Duration
3 hours
Starts in
Zanzibar
Destination
Zanzibar
Price
From $60 per adult

Overview

Experience incredible half day tour with oldest Giant Big Tortoise in lively in Prison Island where many people visit. You will enjoy more than you are thinking about other people Sayed.

Highlights

  • Experience feeding the giants tortoise at Prison island
  • Giant Tortoises of the at small island
  • Learning Full history about Prison Island from the island professional guide
  • Sing the HAKUNA MATATA song with the Local people near Mangrove forest
  • Get more information about the herbs and how the Local people use it as medicine

Itinerary

  1. Tour Plan.

    Prison island half day tour

    The tour starting from your hotel after driver pick up and trovet to stone Town forodhani area then you will takes a 20-minute boat ride to Prison Island.

    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. the oldest tortoise is over 196 years of age. Learn about these giant land tortoises that were brought to Zanzibar from Seychelles.

    Also spot peacocks with large and brilliant feathers, making them the symbol of beauty, royalty, and good fortune for Prison Island. Interact with these amazing creatures and take pictures.

Price

From $60 per adult

  • The final price depends on your date, group size and pickup point. We confirm it before you book.
  • Children: ask us for the price for your children's ages.
  • No payment is taken on this website.

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What is included

Included

  • Tour guide
  • Entry fees
  • Government tax
  • Private Speed boat
  • Hotel Pick up and drop-off from your hotel and back (if option selected).

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

Questions about this tour

How long is the boat ride to Prison Island?

About 20 minutes from Stone Town.

Can I interact with the tortoises?

Yes, you are allowed to feed and gently touch them under guidance.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes, families with children enjoy this experience.

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