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ViatorShore Excursion
Prison Island Half Day Tour in Zanzibar
4 hoursEnglish guide
From / guest
$85USD · taxes incl.
// what to expect
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”
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// good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Operated by
- Viator
// Zanzibar, Tanzania information
// the details
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Licensed Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tips
- 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
4 hours
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
// operating schedule
Operates
Daily
Departure times
9:00 AM · 2:00 PM
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From $85 USD per guest