Prison Island Tour To See Giant Tortoises

Duration: 2h 30min

Provided by Alfa Tours & Safaris

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Overview of the tour in Zanzibar

Embark on a captivating half-day boat journey to Prison Island, situated just 5.6 km northwest of Stone Town. This island, nestled among the enchanting ones in Zanzibar, boasts a rich history dating back to the 19th century when the Sultanate of Oman asserted control over Zanzibar. In 1890, an intriguing chapter unfolded as Sir Lloyd Mathew, the British First Prime Minister in Zanzibar, acquired the island with the intention of constructing a prison for dissidents. Surprisingly, Prison Island never served its intended purpose but instead became a refuge, transforming into a hospital during a yellow fever pandemic.

Notably, this island is renowned as the abode of the Aldabra Giant Tortoises, the world's second-largest species, originally hailing from Seychelles. Additionally, the island is a sanctuary for diverse bird species, including peacocks, doves, and crows, while charming small antelopes known as Dik-dik roam freely.

Divided into two facets, the island beckons exploration on both the Prison side and the tortoise side, allowing you ample opportunities to capture captivating moments through your lens.

This activity includes:

House of Wonders
Prison island zanzibar
Professional and Certified tour guide
Private boat transfer to prison island (round trip)
Entrance fees in a prison island
Mineral water
Government marine conservation fees

Our Guides

Khalfan Kombo

Meeting point

House of Wonders

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On arrival

Please you may come until Forodhani ground at Mizingani road Stone town Zanzibar. In front of you, you will see the big building is under renovation which is a house of wonders where you will meet me for the tour.