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A person feeding a tortoise in a natural setting. 1
A tortoise on a stone path with a wooden fence and a red structure in the background. 2
A person feeding a tortoise in a forested area. 3
A coastal cityscape with historic buildings, a white wall with arches, and a calm blue sea. 4
Two people snorkeling underwater with fish. 5
By Zanzibar Home Tours & Safari

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$94 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Enjoy a local boat ride and spend 2 or 3 hours walking on the island
    • Touch and feed the tortoises on the island
    • Swim and snorkel in the beautiful blue water
    • Visit historical buildings in Stone Town

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • R5QR+X6C, Mizingani Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania | The guest should wait for a tour guide in front of the entrance to People Palace Museum
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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Zanzibar: Prison Island Tour with local Private Guide

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
NZ$93.80 x 2 AdultsNZ$187.60
Total
Price is NZ$187.60

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Local boat
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Swimming and snorkelling

What you can expect

  • This half-day tour begins at Forodhani Garden, where a local boat will transport you to Prison Island. The journey from Forodhani Garden to Prison Island typically takes about 30 minutes. During the tour, you'll have the chance to explore the island and its stunning scenery. You can visit the prison and learn about the island's history, observe the 200-year-old tortoises, relax on its beautiful beaches, and indulge in swimming and snorkelling among vibrant fish and corals. The entire experience, guided by a professional tour guide, lasts approximately 3 hours.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • R5QR+X6C, Mizingani Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania | The guest should wait for a tour guide in front of the entrance to People Palace Museum
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania