Half Day Prison Island Tour: Discover Historic Sites and Tortoise Sanctuary
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3 Ratings
Changu Island
Embark on a half-day adventure to Prison Island, where you'll explore historic sites and encounter a fascinating tortoise sanctuary. Discover the island's intriguing past and marvel at the giant tortoises from the Seychelles.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Changu Island - Prison Island also known as Changuu Island lies about 25 - 30 minutes by wooden motorized boat from Zanzibar Stone Town and this is where you will visit the Prison Ruins built by General Lloyd Mathews in 1893 and hence the name Prison Island. The Tour includes the visit to the Sanctuary of Aldabra’s giant tortoises brought by British Governor of Seychelles in 1919 as a gift to Sultan of Zanzibar. During the visit, you will be able to observe, feed the tortoises as well as taking pictures with them. The Tour will also provide you with the chance to swim in the clear crystal water, sunbathe and snorkel at the nearest coral reef before you find your way back to Stone Town.
What's Included
- All Entrance Fees
- Bottled water during tour
- All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
- Experienced Professional Tour guide
- Boat charter
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel
What's Not Included
- Medical Insurance if needed
- Local & International Flights
- Visa
- Airport Taxes
- Expenses of a personal Nature
Additional Information
Our journey to Prison Island will take half a day. We’ll embark from the coastline of Stone Town, laying anchor a mere 5 km distance on the stunning shores of Prison Island. A hotel currently owns the prison that was founded in 1893 originally to confine aggressive inmates from the mainland and individuals with illnesses. An encounter with the tortoise sanctuary is part of this opportunity, housing an expansive community of giant tortoises, brought over from the Seychelles in the late 1800s.
Location
Changu Island
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Nourhanea2022
Jul 27, 2023
the best experience EVER. - I found Issa on Instagram, and I was planning my trip for months, but at the very last minute realized that I NEEDED a local to show me around.
I contacted Issa and shared my fears about being solo and traveling to a country the language of which I don't speak and he was more than welcoming and comforting.
I arrived in Zanzibar at 2 a.m. and he was there waiting for me, took me to my hotel, and made sure I checked in safely. I booked 3 tours in total with Issa, and it was the best experience of my entire life. He was always very understanding and shared the history of every single place in Zanzibar, he didn't mind me booking very last-minute trips either, and the tours were so fun with him around.
We'd be dancing, and singing, with no care in the world the entire tour, and he is extremely helpful, whatever you need Issa is there.
I 100% recommend him, especially for solo female travelers, you will be absolutely safe!
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117sb
Apr 15, 2020
Just go ahead and book him! - You won’t regret it, especially if you’re like us and wanted to maximize your experience of Zanzibar. Issa gave us a truly local’s experience & made us feel like family. He’s reliable & will create whatever experience you’re looking for. I recommend just being open & going with his recommendations. We gallivanted around Zanzibar for four days & it was the best 4 days of our lives. Upon departure, it felt a little bit like leaving home. Memorable first trip to Africa. ❤️ Your friends from the US.
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