Prison Island Zanzibar Tour

Service Options

Duration: Half-day – 1 day

Services that can be included:

– Private or shared transport from Zanzibar City
– Boat transfer to Prison Island
– Guided tour of the island
– Entrance fee to Prison Island and tortoise sanctuary
– Optional extras: snorkeling, photography stops, beach time

Prices & Conditions

Price: €70 – €200 / person (half-day to full-day tour with guide, boat transfer, and optional extras)

– Free cancellation 24 hours before
– Free consultation on WhatsApp
– Fully customizable services, duration, and itinerary
– Price depends on options, group size, and availability

Overview

Explore Prison Island on a private or shared tour from Zanzibar City

Discover Prison Island, home to giant Aldabra tortoises, historic buildings, and crystal-clear waters. Choose your services: private or shared transport from Zanzibar City, boat transfer, guided exploration, and optional activities like snorkeling or beach relaxation.

Ideal for families, couples, and wildlife enthusiasts. Customize your tour: book only transport and guide, or a full half-day or full-day experience with all extras. Message our local booking managers on WhatsApp to tailor your visit.

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About

Visit Zanzibar’s Historic Prison Island and Giant Tortoises

Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island, is a historic site located just off Zanzibar City. Originally used as a quarantine station and prison, it now hosts a sanctuary for Aldabra giant tortoises, some over 100 years old. The island’s beaches and snorkeling spots provide scenic relaxation after a guided exploration.

Learn about the island’s history, observe rare tortoises, and optionally enjoy marine activities. This tour is perfect for history buffs, wildlife lovers, and photographers seeking an easy half-day or full-day adventure from Zanzibar City.

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TanzaniaAssist

Based on 49 reviews

KAZUKI I.

The Driver and the guide are very kind.
They explained many things about Tanzania. Hospitality is super and my trip become amazing thanks to them.
They are always on time, never delay.
I recommend this reliable service!

Carrie B.

We used this service three times - once in Zanzibar and twice in Arusha. All of these trips were associated with pick up’s or drop off at airports. The communication and services were excellent.

Make sure you use military time as 9:30 pm may be taken as 09:30 AM. All of the drivers went prompt, easy to communicate with and had nice vehicles.

The pricing was competitive and we liked paying upfront for the rides. I would not hesitate to use these services again or to recommend them to fellow travelers.

Ulrike A.

Quick response on inquiry, very professional and easy to communicate. We were very satisfied with driver and car, we booked.
Driver was friendly and professional and we felt safe to be driven by him

Lenzy

Excellent service, fast response and great drivers highly recommended tanzania assist

Frank S.

Worked well