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Zanzibar: Prison Island Tour with Giant Tortoises
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Joined 2026
Discover Prison Island on a guided boat tour from Stone Town. Visit the historic island, see giant Aldabra tortoises up close, and enjoy time to relax on the beach or swim in clear waters. This short and scenic experience combines history, nature, and a peaceful island escape just off the coast of Zanzibar.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel Reception
- Customers should wait at their hotel reception in Stone Town. The guide will call your name upon arrival
Stone town
After arriving at stone town, you will take a short boat ride to the Prison island
Prison island
You will start to explore the island and enjoy the beach at the sandbank later
Go back to stone town
Take a boat back to stone town after visiting a prison island
Ending Point
Hotel Reception
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Boat transfer from Stone Town to Prison Island and back
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Bottled drinking water during the tour
Guided visit to see and learn about the giant tortoises
Entrance fee to Prison Island (22 USD per person)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (available upon request at extra cost)
Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, etc.)
Tips/gratuities for the guide and boat captain (optional)
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
I am available daily and offer flexible scheduling depending on your travel plans. Morning and afternoon tours are both possible. Please feel free to contact me in advance to confirm availability for your preferred date.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2026
About Tour Guide Juma A.
I am a professional local guide based in Zanzibar with strong knowledge of history, culture, and daily life in Stone Town. I am passionate about sharing authentic experiences and helping visitors discover the real beauty of Zanzibar.
I specialize in private and customized tours including Stone Town walking tours, Spice Farm experiences, Prison Island trips, Jozani Forest visits, and beach excursions. My tours are informative, friendly, and flexible to match your interests and pace.
If you are looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and welcoming local guide to make your Zanzibar experience unforgettable, I am here to assist you.
$58/ per person
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