Zanzibar: Memorable Prison Island Tour with Beach Time
ID: GYG871144-1375587
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Visit Prison Island on a tour from Zanzibar. Learn about the island's history and see its famous tortoises. Relax on the beach and swim in the clear waters of the Indian Ocean.
Explore the history of Zanzibar Prison Island on a guided tour. Learn about the island's past as a prison and its current status as a sanctuary for giant tortoises. Relax on the beach, swim in the ocean, and see local wildlife.
Meet your guide at the hotel and head to the island. Learn about the island's past as a prison and its current status as a sanctuary for giant tortoises. See the largest tortoises in Africa, weighing between 250 to 300 kg, and learn how they can live up to 300 years or more.
Admire the island's stunning beach with soft sand and clear water of the Indian Ocean. Relax on the beach, swim in the ocean, and see local wildlife such as peacocks and small deer. Keep an eye out for sea creatures such as starfish, seahorses, crabs, and sea urchins.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of the island and its transformation into a sanctuary
- Relax on the beach and swim in the clear waters of the Indian Ocean
- See the island's famous tortoises, which can live up to 300 years
- Spot some of the island's other inhabitants, including peacocks and deer
- Walk along the beach and look for starfish, seahorses, and other sea creatures
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable beachwear and bring a change of clothes
Sunscreen is recommended to protect against the sun
Be respectful of the wildlife and follow the guide's instructions
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
