Discover the giant land tortoises of Prison Island on a half-day trip from Zanzibar. Enjoy the best moment to swim, snorkel, and sunbathe. Just a 20-minute boat ride from Stone Town, Prison Island has a beautiful beach, clear Indian Ocean water, and fascinating history.
Pickup included
Board a motorized boat for Prison Island, a picture-perfect tropical island with a tragic legacy of slave internment, prisons, and cholera. Take in white sandy beaches and a forest that’s filled with wildlife, and spot the slow-moving giant tortoises that roam the island. Finish the tour with return transfer to your hotel, arriving by early evening.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
We organize free and complimentary private pickup and drop off to all our guests in Zanzibar Beach Hotels and Private Villas at reception lounge; seaport, or airport.
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