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Prison island: Discover the giant tortoise of Zanzibar
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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What's included, what's not
- Guided tour
What's included What's included - Expert local guide
What's included What's included - Insight into Prison Island history
What's included What's included - Explore the Old prison
What's included What's included - A visit to the tortoise ground
What's included What's included - Local boat transfer
What's included What's included - Needs of personal nature
What's excluded What's excluded - Tips and service charge (optional)
What's excluded What's excluded - Entrance fees
What's excluded What's excluded - Government taxes
What's excluded What's excluded
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
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Zanzibar City
- Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - 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