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Prison Island Boat Trip

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Prison Island Boat Trip

Changuu Island, Zanzibar

3 hrs Guided Tour

Overview

See the giant land tortoises of Prison Island on a half-day trip from Stone Town, with time to swim, snorkel, and sunbathe. Just a 30-minute boat ride from Stone Town, Prison Island has a beautiful beach, clean water, and fascinating history as a yellow fever quarantine station. Both morning and afternoon departures to Prison Island are available, and the trip includes hotel transfers and all entrance fees.


Highlights

Visit Lloyd Mathew's Architecture

You have the opportunity to feed and pet the tortoises

Relax on the white sands of the Prison Island

Swim from a clean beach with clear water

Choice of morning or afternoon departure


What You Can Expect

You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the excursion spot. The Aldabra Giant Tortoise sanctuary is a major tourist lure and the oldest tortoise is 192 years old. The turtles are not indigenous and are magisterial creatures, weighing in at an average of 200 kg some are as old as over 100 years (4 turtles are 150 years). You can feed them at a fee paid at the Island, but watch out for their snapping beaks.


Other marine life is also reasonably rich and Changuu provides good snorkelling. It is by no means the most extensive or varied snorkelling spot off the coast of Zanzibar, but being so close to Stone Town and so easily accessible makes it ideal for those who want to see ‘under the sea’ a little while on a city break. The island’s restaurant, Matthews, is good and well-renowned. This is especially so considering the restaurant’s charming atmosphere and good sea view. You will then be dropped off at the hotel after the excursion.


What's Included

Experienced Professional Tour guide

Pick up and drop off from your hotel in private car

Entrances Fees

Snorkeling gear (life jacket, mask & flippers)

Boat charter

Transport waiting charge

All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included


What's Excluded

Medical Insurance

International Flights

Visa

Airport Taxes

Expenses of a personal Nature


Additional information

Tour may be operated by a multi-lingual guide

A moderate amount of walking is involved

Not wheelchair accessible

Bring towels and swimming suit

Snorkeling gear will be available

Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions

Bookings can only be accepted for persons under 15 years of age when accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for them.


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