Explore Prison Island Tour – Half Day

Join us as we sail to Prison Island, also known as Changuu and Quarantine Island where you will find a conservation area dedicated to the endangered Aldabra Tortoises.

While there are babies and juveniles, some tortoises are nearly 180 years old! After admiring our large reptile friends, take a tour of the historical prison which once used to house rebellious slaves and was later used as a quarantine site sheltering the main island from epidemics like yellow fever.

Getting a little hot? Why not go for a snorkel in the crystal clear waters that surround the island or swim and relax on the white sands. On the sail back, we’ll indulge you with some tropical fruit hoping to leave you with an extra sweet memory of your day.

The Prison Island excursion is a great companion to a morning city tour or a visit to Freddie Mercury Museum before you board the dhow for Prison Island Trip.

After an eventful morning of walking through the busy streets of Zanzibar, you can enjoy this slow and relaxing island excursion.

Offered Daily, from 9:30-12:30, or 13:30-16:30 from the front of Stone Town.

Please note that all Trips to Prison island are shared excursions.

Option of visiting Freddie Mercury Museum before or after the Tour will cost extra $ 10 per person to be paid directly at the entrance.

Highlights

• Boat ride to Prison Island on shared boat with other guests.
• Entrance at prison island
• Tortoises, peacocks and dik diks on the island
• Old Quarantine jail on the island

Included

• Entrance fee at Prison Island
• Knowledgeable Tour Guide
• Return transfers to/from the hotel
• Snorkeling gears

Excluded 

• Lunch at Prison Island
• Tips

• Any item of personal nature

Advisable

• Swimwear, towel and water resistant shoes.
• Hat and sunscreen
• Please do not feed, ride or touch the tortoises.
• Women should cover their shoulders and wear long skirts or trousers when you are back in Stone Town.