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Stone Town and Prison Island from Zanzibar


A great combination of the two activities that formed a unique full Stone Town’s History and Nature tours


Nakupenda & Prison Island Snorkeling Trip With Lunch – Zanzibar


Start your adventure at Forodhani Garden, sailing to Nakupenda Island (Sandbank) where you can unwind on the peaceful sandbank, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, and indulge in tropical fruits and refreshing drinks. Next, sail to Prison Island (Changuu), explore the ruins of the old slave prison, meet the iconic Aldabra giant tortoises, and relax on the beach. End your day with a delicious Swahili buffet lunch. Experience a perfect mix of history, relaxation, and adventure in one of the Indian Ocean's most stunning locations. Transfers are available (if selected).


Stone Town with Prison Island


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Spice Tour + Stone Town Tour + Prison Island


What sets our 3-in-1 Zanzibar tour apart is our commitment to providing a personalized and immersive experience led by passionate local guides who bring the island’s history, culture, and natural beauty to life. Unlike other operators, we keep our groups small to ensure every traveler receives individual attention and the flexibility to explore at their own pace. Our exclusive access to hidden gems in Stone Town, authentic interactions at local spice farms, and insider knowledge of the best spots on Prison Island make our tour a truly unique and unforgettable journey that goes beyond the typical tourist trail.


Prison Island and Stone Town Private Tour


This is a private tour that includes the two most recommended activities to do in Stone Town; the Prison Island, and the Stone Town City Tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site).


Zanibar Prison Island Boat Trip


This tour offer an immersive blend of historical and wildlife experiences. Guests have the unique opportunity to interact closely with giant Aldabra tortoises, some over a century old, and explore the island’s rich history through detailed stories from knowledgeable guides. Additionally, the tour provides a chance to relax and snorkel in the island’s stunning blue waters, creating a distinctive combination of adventure, education, and relaxation.


Stone Town and Prison Island Tour (Full Day)


Come and join our experienced guide for a half-day visit. You will be introduced to the historic charms of old Stone Town, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage The excursion starts around 9.30 with the visit of the old monuments and exploring the past stories of the sultans and princesses. The visit incorporates a visit to the bustling bazaars, the past slave market, and chambers, the National Museum, the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, the Sultan’s palace as well as cathedrals and countless mosques. Then walk around the narrow streets of Stone Town where most of the houses date back more than 150 years for some shopping and enjoying the arts of the local craftsmen. Visit also a local bakery, door carvers, and antique shops.


Prison Island Tour


Join us on a half day trip to Prison Island. We will take a boat from the shores of Stone Town, setting down anchor 5 km away, on the beautiful beach of Prison Island. The prison – which is now owned ny a hotel – was built in 1893 and was originally intended to house violent prisoners from the mainland and sick peo- ple.Prison Island giant tortoise You will get the opportunity to visit the tortoise sanctuary, which contains a large colony of giant tortoise imported from the Seychelles in the late 19th century. The average weight of these crea- tures is 200 kg, and many of them are said to be over 150 years old. There will be a chance to touch the tortoise and take photos. The island is also a home to a colony of beautiful peacocks. For the rest of the trip you can either enjoy the marine life as you snorkel around the coral that fringes Prison Island or just relax under the warm glow of the sun, until you head back to Stone Town.


Nakupenda and Prison Island Trip with Snorkeling Lunch Zanzibar


Start your adventure at Forodhani Garden, where you'll sail to Nakupenda Island (Sandbank) to unwind on the peaceful sandbank, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, and enjoy tropical fruits and refreshing drinks. Next, sail to Prison Island (Changuu) to explore the ruins of the old slave prison, meet the Aldabra giant tortoises, and relax on the beach. Wrap up your day with a delicious Swahili buffet lunch. This experience offers a perfect blend of history, relaxation, and adventure in one of the Indian Ocean's most stunning locations. Transfers are available (if selected).


A Half Day Private Prison Island Tour


This is a guided half day tour to Prison Island. the island is located 16km away from the old town of Zanzibar (Stone Town). The tour includes the visit of the sanctuary of Aldabra Giant Tortoise that were brought to Zanzibar by The Governor of Seychelles as a gift to Sultan of Zanzibar in 1915. The Tour also includes the visit of The prison ruins built by Sir William Lloyd Mathew in 18993 in order to inhouse Zanzibar Criminals. There are several other species found in the Island such as peacocks and antelopes which also part of the experience. You can also have chance to swim in the crystal clear water from the Beach on the Island.


Nakupenda & Prison Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch – Zanzibar


Start your journey at Forodhani Garden, where you'll sail to Nakupenda Island (Sandbank) to unwind on the peaceful sandbank, snorkel in the clear waters, and enjoy tropical fruits and refreshing beverages. Next, set sail to Prison Island (Changuu) to discover the historic slave prison ruins, meet the Aldabra giant tortoises, and relax on the beach. End your adventure with a delicious Swahili buffet lunch. This experience blends history, relaxation, and adventure in one of the Indian Ocean's most stunning locations. Transfers available (if selected).


Prison Island Snorkeling & Stone Town Tour – Zanzibar


Begin with a trip to Prison Island, where giant tortoises have been residing since 1919. It's a great spot for snorkeling and sunbathing. The island also once functioned as a quarantine station before the British constructed the Stone Town prison. Next, explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and discover its historic landmarks, such as the Old Market, House of Wonders, Tippu Tip House, Old Fort, and the Former Slave Market (optional).


prison island and nakupenda beach


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Prison Island (Quarantine Island) Tour and Snorkeling Activities in Zanzibar


This Group Tour which you can have friends and share ideas. Also we prefer for you to do snorkeling at Prison Island.


Nakupenda , Prison Island with Snorkeling & lunch – Zanzibar


Begin your adventure at Forodhani Garden, sailing to Nakupenda Island (Sandbank) to relax on the serene sandbank, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and enjoy tropical fruits and refreshing drinks. Then, sail to Prison Island (Changuu) to explore the old slave prison ruins, meet Aldabra giant tortoises, and unwind on the beach. Finish with a delicious Swahili buffet lunch. History, relaxation, and adventure await in one of the Indian Ocean's most beautiful spots. Transfers available (if selected).


Nakupenda, Prison Island with Snorkeling & Lunch – Zanzibar


Kick off your adventure at Forodhani Garden, sailing toward Nakupenda Island (Sandbank) to unwind on the tranquil sandbank, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, and indulge in tropical fruits and refreshing beverages. Next, set sail for Prison Island (Changuu), where you can explore the historic ruins of the old slave prison, meet the Aldabra giant tortoises, and relax on the beach. Wrap up your day with a delicious Swahili buffet lunch. Enjoy a perfect blend of history, relaxation, and adventure in one of the Indian Ocean's most stunning locations. Transfers available (if selected).


Nakupenda Island & Prison Island with Lunch & Transfers -Zanzibar


Start your adventure at Forodhani Garden, then sail to Nakupenda Island (Sandbank) to relax on the tranquil sandbank, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, and enjoy tropical fruits and refreshing drinks. Afterward, head to Prison Island (Changuu) to explore the old slave prison ruins, meet the Aldabra giant tortoises, and unwind on the beach. Finish with a delicious Swahili buffet lunch. Enjoy a perfect blend of history, relaxation, and adventure in one of the Indian Ocean's most beautiful spots. Transfers available (if selected).


Nakupenda, Prison Island Trip with Snorkeling & Lunch – Zanzibar


Start your adventure at Forodhani Garden, sailing to Nakupenda Island (Sandbank) where you can unwind on the peaceful sandbank, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, and indulge in tropical fruits and refreshing drinks. Next, sail to Prison Island (Changuu), explore the ruins of the old slave prison, meet the iconic Aldabra giant tortoises, and relax on the beach. End your day with a delicious Swahili buffet lunch. Experience a perfect mix of history, relaxation, and adventure in one of the Indian Ocean's most stunning locations. Transfers are available (if selected).


Stone Town tour and prison island


This is 2 hours walking tour to stone Town, travellers will experience and learn more about history, culture and zanzibar heritage while walking in amizing narrow streets characterised with bazaar, shops and beautiful buildings but also you will visit to Freddie Mercury House, slave market, old Fort, drajani spice and fish market, house of wonder, sultan Palace, forodhani night food market and so on. After stone Town tour we drive to tortoises Park to see giant aldebra tortoises where you can feed them, take photo with them and you can touch them but is not allowed to sit on them.


Stone town Tour & Prison Island (Boat Trip)


This is the combination tour of Stone Town and Prison Island Boat trip, we will start with Stone town tour where you will get to explore the historical city of Zanzibar under the guidance of professional and experience guide, this will be around 1hour once you are done with Stone town tour our guide will take you to Prison island where you will get to see giant aldabra tortoise and an old prison which was never used.