Highlights

• Prison Island gets its name from the prison built to
• condemn Zanzibari citizens to the isolation of the island,
• looking out at the coast. The island is now home to a
• tortoise sanctuary, prison ruins and hotel.
• Prison Island is 20 minutes away from Stone Town by
• boat and has spectacular coral reefs to enjoy while
• snorkelling. Giant tortoises shuffle through the trees,
• with the patience that old age brings you. These tortoises
• are said to be over 100 years old.
• If you’re feeling active, you can explore one of the hiking
• trails, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters in search of
• colourful tropical fish darting through the reef or soak up
• some sun on the powder white beach.
• The Prison Island excursion is a great addition to a
• morning city tour. After an eventful morning of walking
• through the busy streets of Zanzibar, you can enjoy this
• slow and relaxing island excursion.