Prison Island, Sea Turtles, Rock Restaurant & Relax in Beach Private tour with No Hotel Pickup and drop-off
ID: GYG1048538-1613313
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore Zanzibar’s highlights on a full-day tour. Visit Prison Island, swim with turtles in Salaam Cave, and dine at The Rock Restaurant, and finally relax at the beach
Discover some of Zanzibar’s most iconic and peaceful locations on this full-day tour that combines history, wildlife, food, and beach time.
Start your adventure at Prison Island, just a short boat ride from Stone Town. Visit the giant Aldabra tortoises, some over 150 years old, and learn about the island’s colonial past as a quarantine station. Enjoy some time for snorkeling in the clear waters around the island.
Next, head to Salaam Cave in Kizimkazi. Swim with rescued sea turtles, cared for in an eco-conservation project. The cave is a sacred place for locals, offering a peaceful and unique swimming experience.
After your swim, visit The Rock Restaurant, one of Zanzibar’s most famous dining spots. Located on a rock in the middle of the Indian Ocean, it offers a stunning view and fresh seafood dishes (meals are paid separately).
Finish your day by relaxing on the beach—sunbathe, swim, or simply enjoy the calm ocean breeze before returning to your hotel.
Highlights
- Discover the giant Aldabra tortoises on Prison Island
- Swim with rescued sea turtles in the serene Salaam Cave
- Enjoy a meal at The Rock Restaurant, set in the Indian Ocean
- Relax on the beach, sunbathe, swim, or enjoy the ocean breeze
- Learn about the island’s colonial past as a quarantine station
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
At The Rock Restaurant, you are required to reserve your table in advance if you would like to dine there.
Please note that meals at The Rock Restaurant are not included in the tour price.
This tour includes 3 meeting points. Old Fort, Salaam Cave, and The Rock Restaurant. If you choose this option, you will need to use your own transport to reach all the sites. However, if you would like us to arrange transport for you, we can offer it at a discounted price.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Visit to Salaam Cave (sea turtles)
- Swimming with sea turtles
- Sunset experience at the beach
- Visit to Prison Island
- Visit to The Rock Restaurant
- Beach
- Bottles of water
- Entrance Fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
