Tanzania · Wildlife

3-Hour Prison Island Tour with Giant Aldabra Tortoises

3 Hours Round trip from Forodhani Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Feed giant Aldabra tortoises on Prison Island
02 Meet some of the world's oldest tortoises, weighing up to 200 kilos
03 Learn the history of Prison Island from a professional island guide
04 Spot brilliant peacocks and take memorable photos on the island

Experience a half-day visit to Prison Island from Stone Town, where you can meet some of the oldest giant Aldabra tortoises in the world. This short boat trip combines island scenery with close-up encounters with these remarkable creatures, some weighing up to 200 kilos and living for well over a century. You'll also learn about the tortoises' history in Zanzibar and spot beautiful peacocks roaming the island.

Experience a half-day visit to Prison Island from Stone Town, where you can meet some of the oldest giant Aldabra tortoises in the world.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Zanzibar

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Prison Island Boat Trip and Giant Tortoise Encounter

The tour starts upon arrival in Stone Town, in the Forodhani area, where you will take a 20-minute boat ride to Prison Island.
Visit a sanctuary for Aldabra tortoises - one of the largest tortoises in the world, weighing up to 200 kilos and also known as one of the longest-living creatures in the world. The oldest tortoise is over 196 years of age.
Learn about these giant land tortoises, which were brought to Zanzibar from the Seychelles.
Also spot peacocks with large, brilliant feathers, making them a symbol of beauty, royalty, and good fortune on Prison Island. Interact with these amazing creatures and take pictures.

End of the tour.