2-Hour Prison Island Tour in Zanzibar with Snorkelling

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Sir William Mathew House on Prison Island
• 02 Stop at the historic Lockdown House/Quarantine House
• 03 See peacocks, turtles, and dwarf roe deer on the island
• 04 Enjoy snorkelling at the beach

Enjoy a 2-hour tour to Prison Island from Zanzibar and visit Sir William Mathew House, linked to Sir Lloyd William Mathews, a Royal Navy Lieutenant and the first Prime Minister of the Zanzibar Government. Stop at the Lockdown House/Quarantine House, connected to the slavery era, on this small island 5.6 km northwest of Stone Town. You will also see peacocks, turtles, and dwarf roe deer, with time to enjoy snorkelling at the beach.

You will also see peacocks, turtles, and dwarf roe deer, with time to enjoy snorkelling at the beach.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Zanzibar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Prison Island Visit and Beach Snorkelling

• Visit Sir William Mathew House, associated with Sir Lloyd William Mathews, who purchased the house in the late 1800s.
• Head to the Lockdown House/Quarantine House, located northwest of Stone Town.
• See the peacocks, turtles, and dwarf roe deer.
• Enjoy snorkelling at the beach.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Zanzibar guide
• Boat

What's Not Included

• Food and drinks
• Entrance fee (tickets)
• Smokes
• Snorkeling equipment
• Towels

Know before you go

• All drinks are available at Prison Bar; you are free to buy any drinks you like and order some food.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Forodhani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour start

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.