Overview
In 1893, Lloyd Mathews built the prison. The prison idea was to send violent criminals from the Tanganyika mainland to the Prison Island. The Prison Island Earning its name as a former prison for slaves and a quarantine station for Zanzibar and the mainland, nowadays the island gives you the chance to escape for some peace and quiet. The island lies just off the Old Stone Town, it is also a home to giant land tortoises that were imported from Seychelles in the late 19th century. Now it is more commonly known as a home of Zanzibar’s Giant Aldabran Tortoise colony, some of which are over a hundred years old! This endangered species came to Zanzibar as a gift from the government of the Seychelles.
Once on the island, you have the opportunity to feed and pet the tortoises, if you have time you may also like to take a stroll through the forested interior where you will see a wide variety of birds, colorful peacocks, bats, and beautiful butterflies. Keep your eyes peeled too for the shy and elusive Duikers – an unusual tiny antelope species. It is fringed with a beautiful coral reef, ideal for snorkeling, and has a lovely white beach for sunbathing. This tour is a great way to see some history and wildlife, and also to see Stone Town from the sea as many old maritime legends would have done.
TRIP DETAILS
- Trip Duration: 5 Hours.
- Morning Times: 8am – 1pm.
- Afternoon Times: 1pm – 5pm.
INCLUSIONS
- pickup and drop off from your hotel
- Tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Mineral Water
- hotel transfers
Meeting and Pickup
- Select a pickup point
Pickup details
- We will be pick you up from any Hotel/ Accommodation located in Zanzibar.
Start time
- 08:00 AM
End point
- This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessibl
- Most travelers can participate
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Free cancellation up to 2 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
How to pay
- Book with 20% deposit, pay rest on your trip date.
When the you confirm your trip, Zanzibar star tours charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid on your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
Online Payments
To make a payment to Zanzibar Star Tour’s account using your credit card please click the “ PAY PAL ” button below to be redirected to our secure payment page.
PRICES
| No. of People | Price per person |
| 1 Person | $170 |
| 2 People | $80 per person |
| 3 People | $70 per person |
| 4 people | $50 per person |
| 5 People | $40 Per person |
| 6 + People | $35 Per person |
