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Prison island: Discover the giant tortoise of Zanzibar

By Mk Zanzibar tours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,416 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the rich history of Prison Island with a local guide
  • Learn about the effort of preserving the Prison Island
  • Explore the old prison and a little jungle in prison island
  • Enjoy the magnificent beach of prison island
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the giant tortoise

Activity location

    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • R5QQ+VJ6 Forodhani park, Zanzibar, Tanzania | Proceed to the main pavilion within Forodhani Park. Your dedicated guide will be waiting for you there. Upon booking, you will receive a precise photo of the meeting point. On the day of your activity, we will provide your guide’s contact and identifying details for seamless recognition.
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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Sharing experience to Prison Island

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Share Prison Island magic with fellow travelers. Connect with new friends, enrich your Zanzibar adventure, and enjoy the same incredible tours—now at a fraction of the private cost. More cheer, more savings, more unforgettable moments together.

Price details
P 2,416.48 x 2 AdultsP 4,832.96
Total
Price is P 4,832.96

Explore the Prison Island privately

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

This is the private adventure, more convenient and relaxing, easy to decide and the best treatment

Price details
P 3,020.60 x 2 AdultsP 6,041.20
Total
Price is P 6,041.20

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour
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    Expert local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Insight into Prison Island history
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    Explore the Old prison
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    A visit to the tortoise ground
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local boat transfer
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Needs of personal nature
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    Tips and gratitude (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Government taxes

What you can expect

Forget the frantic pace of modern life. Step into a world where time is measured not in minutes, but in centuries. Begin your adventure with a serene, sun-drenched voyage to the shores of Changuu Island, a place whispered about as the ‘Island of Prisoners’ transformed into a paradise of gentle giants.

As your feet touch the powdery sand, cross a threshold into their realm. This is graceful pace of its most famous residents—the Aldabra giant tortoises.

Your expert guide, a storyteller and naturalist, will lead you through dappled forests and open clearings, teaching you to read the landscape like a map. Learn to spot the signs: a trail through the grass, the sound of a munching leaf.

Then, see them. These majestic creatures, some over a century old, are the true elders of Changuu.

Between encounters with these shelled sovereigns, your guide will unravel the island’s rich tapestry, from its dark history as a quarantine station to its vibrant present. But the memory that will stay with you, long after you’ve left this island haven, is the privilege of walking, even for just an afternoon, in the timeless footsteps of giants.

Location

Activity location

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    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • R5QQ+VJ6 Forodhani park, Zanzibar, Tanzania | Proceed to the main pavilion within Forodhani Park. Your dedicated guide will be waiting for you there. Upon booking, you will receive a precise photo of the meeting point. On the day of your activity, we will provide your guide’s contact and identifying details for seamless recognition.
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania