Prison Island Half-Day Tour
- Day trip
- Private
- 2.5 to 3 hours
- Zanzibar and the Coast, Tanzania
Overview
Changuu, which almost everyone calls Prison Island, sits just off Stone Town. The crossing takes about twenty-five minutes by local boat.
The island's best-known residents are Aldabra giant tortoises, the oldest of which are well over a century old. You will have time to walk among them, feed them and hear the island's history from a local guide who works there daily.
Beyond the tortoises the island is a good place to swim and snorkel, and the beach is quiet. The tour is a half day, so it fits either side of a lunch and leaves the rest of the day free.
Trip highlights
- Walk among the Aldabra giant tortoises and feed them
- The island's history told by a guide who works there
- Snorkelling and swimming from the island beach
Rates per person
€42 per person, from
What you pay depends on when you travel, how many of you there are and the standard of accommodation you choose. Send us your dates and we come back with the figure for your party rather than a range.
Inclusions
Included
- Return transport from your accommodation in Stone Town
- Boat crossing and local guide
- Snorkelling gear and life jackets
- Conservation fee and government taxes
Excluded
- Food and drinks
- Tips, which are always optional
Activities and transport
- Activity: 2.5 to 3 hours
- Travelling as: Private
Where it starts and ends
- The trip starts in Zanzibar.
Getting there and what to know
Pickup and meeting point
Pickup from your hotel in Stone Town. Boats leave from the Forodhani seafront. If you are staying elsewhere on the island, tell us when you enquire and we will quote the transfer.
What we will advise you on
Send your dates and group size and we answer all four in the itinerary we send back.
The best months for this trip
Wildlife, rainfall and crowds change month by month, and the right answer is different for a migration trip than for a beach week. We will tell you what your dates mean for what you will see.
Weather and what to pack
Temperature, rain and altitude across the parks on your route, and a packing list for the season you are travelling in rather than a generic one.
Flights and how to get here
Which airport to fly into, whether to drive or fly between parks, and how the internal legs fit together. We will say when flying is worth it and when it is not.
Choosing the right lodges
What each lodge or camp is actually like, how far it sits from the gate, and what the difference between the budget, mid-range and luxury options buys you.
Booking request
Reserve Your Trip
Complete your travel details and send your booking request. We will confirm availability before any booking is final.
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Before you book
The practical reading, from the questions we are asked most.
