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A clear turquoise sea with boats anchored near a sandy beach and a pier extending into the water. 1
A tortoise on a paved path with people in the background. 2
A pier with boats, a beach, and a forested island in the background. 3
An island with a beach, a swimming pool, and a pier with boats. 4
A coastal house surrounded by dense greenery and clear turquoise waters. 5
By Yunzum Deluxe Tours & Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$69 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Learn how local people use herbs as medicine
    • Feed giant tortoises on Prison Island
    • Discover the untouched nature of this paradise island
    • Learn the full history of Prison Island from a professional island guide
    • Enjoy a half-day tour on Prison Island

Activity location

    • Prison Island
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • R5QR+X6C, Mizingani Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzanie | You will meet your guide in front of the People’s Palace Museum for pickup.
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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Option Including transfer for pickup and entry fees

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

This option includes pickup and drop-off transfers and entry fees for the destinations. Pickup is available from anywhere in Zanzibar.

Price details
NZ$235.27 x 2 AdultsNZ$470.54
Total
Price is NZ$470.54

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Life jacket
  • Inclusions
    Tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Private speedboat
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel and back (if option selected)
  • Inclusions
    Entry fees if option selected
  • Exclusions
    Tip
  • Exclusions
    Lunch and drink
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • If hotel transfer is included in your selected option, your driver will pick you up and take you to the Forodhani area of Stone Town. You will then take a 20-minute boat ride to Prison Island.

    Visit a sanctuary for Aldabra tortoises, one of the world’s largest tortoise species. Weighing up to 200 kilogrammes, they are also one of the longest-living creatures in the world. The oldest tortoise is over 196 years old. Learn about these giant land tortoises, which were brought to Zanzibar from the Seychelles.

    Also spot peacocks with large, brilliant feathers that symbolise beauty, royalty, and good fortune on Prison Island. Interact with these amazing creatures and take pictures.

Location

Activity location

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    • Prison Island
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • R5QR+X6C, Mizingani Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzanie | You will meet your guide in front of the People’s Palace Museum for pickup.
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania