Prison Island Boat Trip Tour
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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.
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- Experienced Professional Tour guide
- Private Transport
- Entrance fees
- All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
- Transport waiting charge
- Snorkeling gear (life jacket, mask & flippers)
- Expenses of a personal Nature
- Medical Insurance
- International Flights
- Visa