Zanzibar Prison Island Tour Tour with Beach Hotel Transfer
ID: GYG890474-O-1399028
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of Changuu Island on a private tour from Stone Town. Learn about the island's past as a quarantine and then a prison, see the giant tortoises, and visit the museum.
Discover the history of Changuu Island on a private half-day tour from Stone Town. Explore the island's colorful past and present, including the giant tortoises that roam around. Enjoy free time to relax on the pristine beaches.
Board a boat in Stone Town and head to Changuu Island. See the goal and delve into its past as a quarantine and then a prison. For such a small island, there's a lot of history to take in.
The island also features beautiful coral reefs, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling and diving. The captivating marine life and vibrant coral gardens attract underwater enthusiasts.
Take a look at the giant tortoises at the foundation which cares for the endangered species. Visit the Prison Island Museum, where you can learn more about its history, and chill out during some free time.
Highlights
- Take a private tour of Changuu Island, known as Prison Island
- Learn about the island's past as a quarantine station
- See the Giant Tortoise Foundation and the Prison Island Museum
- Relax and sunbathe on the island
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The island can be explored at your own pace, but it is small enough to see in a half-day trip.
INCLUDED
- Entrance fees
- Private guide
- Water
- Hotel transfers (if option selected)
- Visit to the giant tortoise sanctuary
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.
