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Prison Island Half-Day Tour from Zanzibar
3 h
Half Day
About this activity
You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the excursion spot.
The Aldabra Giant Tortoise sanctuary is a major tourist lure and the oldest tortoise is 192 years old. The turtles are not indigenous and are magisterial creatures, weighing in at an average of 200 kg some are as old as over 100 years (4 turtles are 150 years). You can feed them at a fee paid at the Island, but watch out for their snapping beaks.
Other marine life is also reasonably rich and Changuu provides good snorkelling. It is by no means the most extensive or varied snorkelling spot off the coast of Zanzibar, but being so close to Stone Town and so easily accessible makes it ideal for those who want to see ‘under the sea’ a little while on a city break.
The island’s restaurant, Matthews, is good and well-renowned. This is especially so considering the restaurant’s charming atmosphere and good sea view.
You will then be dropped off at the hotel after the excursion.
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The Aldabra Giant Tortoise sanctuary is a major tourist lure and the oldest tortoise is 192 years old. The turtles are not indigenous and are magisterial creatures, weighing in at an average of 200 kg some are as old as over 100 years (4 turtles are 150 years). You can feed them at a fee paid at the Island, but watch out for their snapping beaks.
Other marine life is also reasonably rich and Changuu provides good snorkelling. It is by no means the most extensive or varied snorkelling spot off the coast of Zanzibar, but being so close to Stone Town and so easily accessible makes it ideal for those who want to see ‘under the sea’ a little while on a city break.
The island’s restaurant, Matthews, is good and well-renowned. This is especially so considering the restaurant’s charming atmosphere and good sea view.
You will then be dropped off at the hotel after the excursion.
Included
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Bring towels and swimming suit
- Snorkeling gear will be available
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
65%
Original
35%
Adrenaline
20%
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Perfectly organised, courteous and knowledgeable guide. Went the extra mile for us when we wanted to snorkel. Highly recommended
Poor communication, as the trip was scheduled for first day, not accomplished until last day. Buy SIM card upon arrival, so you can have Internet and a phone here! Guide was personable, spoke great English, even helped us buy souvenirs in town and showed us the Mercury House, home of Freddy Mercury! Highlight of trip was Giant Tortoises, which are fed at 1000 and 1600 daily! Half Day trip was enough time to take in the sights of Prison Island. Don't forget your camera!