About Prison Island Tour
Take a private boat trip from Stone Town to Prison Island for a guided visit combining island history, coastal scenery and time with the famous Aldabra giant tortoises. Walk through the historic area, learn how the island was used over time and enjoy Indian Ocean views before returning to Zanzibar’s main island.
Highlights
- Private boat trip from Stone Town to Prison Island
- Meet the famous Aldabra giant tortoises
- Learn about Prison Island’s history and heritage
- Enjoy Indian Ocean views and island scenery
Included
- Stone Town hotels: local meeting included; Zanzibar City (selected areas): city-rate return transport included; Beach Hotels and other areas: return hotel transport included in the beach rate
- Return boat transfer
- Menai Conservation fees
- Prison Island entrance fees
- Giant tortoise visit
- Professional local guide
Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Travel or medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Food, drinks or optional services not specifically stated as included
Booking with Mo Tours & Safaris
This experience follows the standard Zanzibar Day Tour system: Stone Town guests use a nearby meeting point; Zanzibar City guests receive city-rate return pickup; Beach Hotel guests receive return pickup included in their area rate, tier-based group pricing, a 24-hour standard online booking cut-off and 100% payment at booking. If the selected date is inside the cut-off, the booking system offers a last-minute contact option.
