Private Prison Island Tour

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Description

Take this half a day trip to get to know Prison Island from Stone Town. This private tour will include pick up from your place of choice in Stone Town and you will enjoy some of the best parts of Prison Island. This is a perfect Private Prison Island tour from Stone Town for you!

Prison Island is also known as Changuu Island. It is a small island northwest of Stone Town. This will only take you 30 minutes in a private boat to get to Prison Island from the mainland of Zanzibar.

The island is around 800 meters long and 230 meters wide. It used to be a prison that was used for rebellious slaves in the 1860s. This prison complex nests a lot of the history of this island. Have your private guide explain to you what happened here and how instead of a prison it became a quarantine station.

Now, find endangered Aldabra giant tortoises.

This private tour will begin from your hotel in Stone Town. We will then head to Prison Island.

Points of Interests and Landmarks

After a comfortable pick up, we will head towards Prison Island. Get a chance to explore the rich culture and history of Zanzibar to this Island by boat. Have a view at the large tortoise and of course spend some time to snorkel off the coast.

This tour will last around 3 hours and enjoy incredible natural surroundings. Once your guide meets up with you in Zanzibar, we will take a ride to the island.

Next to your private tour guide, learn about the small island. Let your guide help you explore the place that is now home to more than 50 tortoises that some are even 100 years old.

There will be time to feed the tortoises and of course take incredible pictures.

We will then take you to snorkel. Yes, this Private Prison Island Tour also includes a brief snorkeling experience for you! Enjoy snorkeling along clear waters off the coast. Have a view at the tropical fish and colorful coral.

After you have enjoyed this part of Prison Island, we will head back towards Stone Town. The tour will be dropped back in the city center of Stone Town.

You will reach Prison Island in a water taxi!

If you are not staying in Zanzibar but want to enjoy Prison Island, check out our other private tours that depart from Dar es Salaam. Check everything out here and contact our travel experts for more information!

Details:

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  Duration

  4 hours

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  Language

  English (other languages please request)

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  Pick up point

  Hotel or place of choice in Stone Town

This Private Tour includes:

• Private vehicle with driver-guide for 4 hours
• Pick up and drop off in your place of choice
• Completely personalised and private experience
• Guardian Angel Service: 24/7 phone line
• Private tour
• Public liability insurance
• Taxes

This Private Tour excludes:

• Entrance fees
• Food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

• No Refund, Modification or Cancellation in any case on any type of tickets or entrance fees.
• Modification of tour/service dates and starting times are subject to availability.
• 48 hours prior to first service date: Free Cancellation on guide and private vehicle with chauffeur. Any type of entrance tickets have no refund.
• Less than 48 hours prior to first service date: No Refund. Payment of 100%.