Zanzibar Prison Island Tour: Giant Tortoise

Overview

Giant land tortoise in the old Zanzibar prison, white sandy beachcolorful corals with lots of fish to see and the boat cruise.Prison Island a historical island 30 minutes off stone town by motor boat.

The island was meant to be a prison to discipline the cruel slaves but before that it turned to be a quarantine from serious ailments for the East African traders and sailors before the giant tortoise were introduced which were brought from Seychelles as a reward to the Zanzibar state to which take a big interest to visitors to the island now.They are big, old and friendly land tortoise to welcome you take pictures as you would like.

You can have a cold drink in the prison which is now a standard bar and restaurant taking time enjoying the island breeze with your friends and family with your guide giving more of the history.