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This half day guided tour begins and ends at your hotel. The Prison
Island has a beautiful 110m sandy beach, indigenous as well as introduced vegetation and a natural tidal pool. Prison Island was formerly intended for private use as a place of detention for recalcitrant slaves but latter General Lloyd Mathews bought it and the gaol, which still stands, was built in 1893, as a central prison for Zanzibar, hence the name “PRISON ISLAND”
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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1Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
Take a boat ride to the Prison island, about 5.6km off the Stone Town. Attractions include a building that was meant to be a prison but never saw an inmate, giant Aldabra’s tortoises and the warm Indian Ocean waters which is ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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