Prison Island
Overview
- Private boat tour
- Explore the beautiful island
- See giant tortoises
- Learn about the history of Prison Island in a small museum
- Add-on: Visit Nakupenda Beach
- Add-on: Explore Stone Town on a guided tour
Visit Prison Island, home to giant Aldabra tortoises and fascinating history. Explore the old prison ruins and learn about the island’s past. Many visitors combine this tour with Nakupenda Beach – a paradise-like sandbank nearby – or a guided Stone Town tour for a full experience.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you will have your private boat. There will probably be other people on Prison Island.
You can touch their shell lightly but please do not sit on them or touch their skin.
We will be on the water for around 25 minutes before we reach Prison Island.
Besides the turtoise sanctuary, you can see the remains of the buildings that were once intended to be a prison. If you are lucky you will also see the Suni – a small antelope roaming freely on the island.
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