Planning for a 1-Day Visit Prison Island Tour in Zanzibar Island Tanzania? The Prison Island once served as a private detention area for disobedient slaves. It is on this island where a prison was set up by the Arabs & the British but it wasn’t used.
This compact island currently features among the best places to visit on the Zanzibar tour for relaxation. It is most popular for its giant tortoises that can be spotted while snorkeling or swimming.
Prison Island is a wildlife paradise of its own-hosting sea tortoises, turtles, and other marine life. Located 5.6 km away from Stone town, Prison Island holds a unique history of Zanzibar. This is one of the beautiful islands that are visible while you are at Stone Town.
Detailed 1-Day Prison Island Tour Itinerary
You will transfer to the Prison Island on a boat, which is about 25 minute’s ride. The Island is located in an area with huge tortoises, and beautiful coral reefs making the best for snorkeling adventures, watching turtles and peacocks, or chilling on the beautiful beaches.
Today’s main activities on Prison Island include feeding the tortoises and watching how they socialize. The island is most popular for its enormous Aldabra giant tortoises. Over 4 tortoises were provided to Prison Island by the British governor of Seychelles around 19919. Their population increased to over 200 individuals as of 1995.
Snorkeling –with your gear, go snorkeling one of the most memorable adventure experience that is enjoyable in the waters of Prison Island. As you snorkel, you stand a chance to watch tortoises and other marine life.
Other activities to engage in while on the Prison Island tour include beach walks- take a stroll around the white sand beaches or trek around the Prison Island as you immerse yourself into the forest to see duikers, butterflies and peacocks, and many other experiences.
After the day’s activities, return to the lodge/hotel or airport to depart from Zanzibar to your home country. This marks the end of 1-Day Visit Prison Island Tour in Zanzibar Island Tanzania.