2-Hour Sightseeing Tour of Prison Island in Zanzibar
Highlights
Zanzibar
boating, trekking, Snorkeling
Group Tour
2 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Head over to the mystical Prison Island of Zanzibar, known locally as Changu island, where you will see the island's most famous inhabitant, a 192-year-old tortoise, and learn about the fascinating history of this place. After meeting some friendly reptiles, you will also have the option to go for a swim or snorkel in the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean.
Itinerary
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Explore the Prison Island of Zanzibar
Get picked up from your hotel and visit Lloyd Mathew's Architecture with your Zanzibar tour guide. In 1893, Lloyd Mathews built this prison to send violent criminals from the Tanganyika mainland to Prison Island. But the Prison Island ended up being used as a quarantine center, instead of a prison, for yellow fever epidemics that once raged through the region. Prison Island remained in the ownership of the government which converted the newer quarantine buildings into a guest house.
See the Giant Tortoises. The old prison still remains standing, providing shelter for some giant tortoises that can now only be found in the cells of this island.
After the tour, there's a snorkelling option for those who'd be interested.
Drop off at your hotel.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 5 | /person |
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| 1 to 5 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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