Tanzania · Up-Close Animal Experiences

6-Hour Prison Island Excursion from Zanzibar with Giant Tortoises

6 Hours Round trip from Stone Town Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the famous Aldabra Giant Tortoise Sanctuary on Changuu (Prison Island)
02 Observe the majestic giant land tortoises up close
03 Snorkel a beautiful coral reef in the island's clear waters
04 Enjoy beach time for swimming and sunbathing on Prison Island

Discover the clear waters and clean beaches of Changuu (Prison Island) on this excursion from Zanzibar. Visit the historic island and its famous Aldabra Giant Tortoise Sanctuary, where you can observe the majestic land tortoises up close. Enjoy time to swim, sunbathe, and snorkel over a beautiful coral reef while taking in the island's relaxed coastal setting.

You can feed them for a fee paid on the island, but watch out for their snapping beaks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Zanzibar, Changuu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Prison Island Excursion and Giant Tortoise Encounter

Meet your Zanzibar tour guide at the hotel and drive to the excursion departure point.
Board a small watercraft and boat to a small private island, where you can snorkel over a breathtaking coral reef.
Travel to Changuu (Prison Island) for some exploring, beach time, and lunch or dinner.
Visit the famous Aldabra Giant Tortoise Sanctuary, a major tourist attraction where the oldest tortoise is 192 years old. You can feed them for a fee paid on the island, but watch out for their snapping beaks.
After the excursion, return to the hotel.