Zanzibar:Prison Island Private Tour–Meet the Giant Tortoises Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank Tour with Lunch
ID: GYG1150820-1787569
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Prison Island (Changuu Island) is a small island near Stone Town, Zanzibar.
explore beautiful viewpoints, and meet peacocks,small antelopes, doves, and tiny tortoises
Escape to Prison Island on a tour designed to give you more than the usual visit. This special experience combines nature, culture, and local flavors to create a truly unforgettable adventure.
Your journey starts with a relaxing boat ride to the island, where history meets untouched nature. After exploring the famous giant tortoises, you’ll enjoy our exclusive offer:
Complimentary drinking water to keep you refreshed.
Walk through beautiful viewpoints hidden around the island, perfect for taking stunning photos with turquoise waters behind you. Along the nature trail you’ll spot colorful peacocks, small antelopes, doves, and even tiny baby tortoises roaming freely in a peaceful environment that many visitors never get to see.
This is more than a tour — it’s an authentic island experience with stories, tastes, and nature moments that you won’t find in most Prison Island products.
Highlights
- Explore beautiful secret viewpoints for great photos
- Meet peacocks, small antelopes, doves & tiny tortoises
- Refresh with complimentary bottled water
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Carry comfortable shoes for walking around nature paths
Wildlife sightings vary naturally but are very common
Bring sunscreen and a hat; the island is sunny
Boat departure depends slightly on sea conditions
Cape Town Fish Market, Stone Town
Arrive 10 minutes before departure time for check-in and boat boarding. Our guide will call your name upon arrival
Pick-up can be arranged for guests staying outside Stone Town (extra charge applies).
INCLUDED
- Drinking water
- Nature walk & viewpoint visit
- Local expert guide
- Photo assistance
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel transfers (available at extra cost after booking)
- Meals
- Tips (optional)
- Entrance fee to Prison Island 22$ per person
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.