Zanzibar:Prison Island Private Tour with Tortoises,
ID: GYG1137577-1745604
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a personalized and relaxing trip to Prison Island (Changuu Island). This private tour takes you across the turquoise waters to discover the island’s rich history and beautiful nature.
Your journey begins with a relaxing 20–25 minute boat ride from Stone Town across the crystal-clear Indian Ocean. As you approach Changuu Island, you’ll be welcomed by its quiet, tropical atmosphere and iconic white sandy beach.
After returning from Prison Island, your guide will lead you into the heart of Stone Town, one of the oldest and most culturally diverse cities in East Africa. Built by Arab sultans, Persian settlers, Indian merchants, and African Swahili communities, Stone Town is full of unique architecture, vibrant alleys, and living history.
Highlights
- Visit the Giant Tortoise Sanctuary, home to tortoises aged over 150 years.
- Explore the old prison building, now a historical site.
- Perfect for couples, families, and anyone looking for a mixture of history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Transportation is not included in this tour.
If travelers would like to book hotel pick-up and drop-off, transportation can be arranged upon request.
Travelers will need to pay for the transport on the day of the tour, and they should contact us directly for the people who don't stay stone town
The meeting point is Cape Town Fish Market, Forodhani.
Please wait at the front entrance of the restaurant. Our guide will meet you there at the scheduled time. If you have booked transportation, the driver or guide will approach you with your name for easy identification.
INCLUDED
- Private professional guide
- Boat trip to Prison Island (private boat)
- Bottled water
NOT INCLUDED
- Prison Island Entrance Fee – $22 per person (to be paid by the traveler on the island)
- Lunch
- Tips (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Transport
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.
