5-Hour Prison Island Tour from Zanzibar with Giant Tortoises

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Get up close to the Aldabra Giant Tortoise on Prison Island
• 02 Feed and walk among giant tortoises in the island sanctuary
• 03 See tortoises imported from Seychelles in the 18th century
• 04 Spot peacocks in this peaceful island nature haven

Experience one of the most interesting aspects of visiting Prison Island: the endangered Aldabra Giant Tortoise. Visit the island sanctuary to see these remarkable animals up close, feed them, and walk among them while exploring this peaceful nature haven just off Zanzibar.

The Aldabra Giant Tortoise Sanctuary holds a large colony of giant tortoises that were imported from Seychelles as a gift from their governor in the 18th century.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Zanzibar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Prison Island and Aldabra Giant Tortoise Sanctuary

• Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location in Zanzibar and begin your tour to Prison Island. The island has an animal sanctuary where you can see the animals up close and even feed and walk among them. The Aldabra Giant Tortoise Sanctuary holds a large colony of giant tortoises that were imported from Seychelles as a gift from their governor in the 18th century. The oldest tortoise may be as old as 190 years. Many others are over 100 years old, and four are over 150. These are big animals, with an average weight of 200 kg. The island also has excellent conditions for breeding.

• Explore this nature haven, which also houses a colony of peacocks with their showy tail feathers.

• Head back to Zanzibar.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
• Transport waiting charge
• Experienced English-speaking Zanzibar tour guide
• All taxes, fuel, and service fees
• Bottled water
• Entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Medical insurance
• Flights
• Visas
• Airport taxes
• Expenses of a personal nature
• Lunch

Know before you go

• You can choose the tour starting time; we usually recommend 8:30 am.
• You may choose a private excursion and your desired departure time.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour start

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.