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Visit Prison Island to learn about Zanzibar's past and explore its tortoise sanctuary. Explore the romantic Nakupenda Sandbank.Visit Jozani National Park.Take some time for snorkeling in clear waters.

Highlights

• Discover different species of trees, mangroves, red colobus monkeys etc
• Discover Prison Island and meet the tortoises that live there
• Snorkel in the beautiful clear waters
• Dive into the pristine, crystal-clear waters of Nakupenda Sandbank
• Explore vibrant coral reefs while snorkeling

Description

Discover the tortoises at Prison island and learn more about history Come and experience a unique place called Prison Island by enjoying the ride to the island on a traditional dhow and learning more about Zanzibar’s history. Prison Island gets its name from the prison built to condemn Zanzibari citizens to be isolated from the island. The prison was previously owned by an Arab to house his rebellious slaves, the prison was never actually used, and the island is now home to a tortoise sanctuary and a hotel. Prison Island is 20 minutes away from Stone Town by boat and has spectacular coral reefs for you to enjoy. Giant tortoises shuffle through the trees, with the infinite patience that old age brings. Originally thought to be from the Comoros Islands and Seychelles, some of these tortoises are thought to be over 100 years old. Relax at the beautiful Nakupenda Sandbank Explore the true paradise of the Nakupenda Sandbank where you will enjoy a lunch, fruits and soft drink. Nakupenda means “I love you” in Swahili, the local language of Tanzania. The moment you see and step foot on this sandbank you will fall in love with this little island. Discover the beautiful underwater world around this sandbank with snorkelling and greet all the little colourful fishes, other sea life and the most magical reefs. Meet the Red Colobus at Jozani Forest End your day in Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, Zanzibar Tanzania Jozani Forest is in the south of the island and is the largest area of mature forest in Zanzibar. A car will take you there, and a guide will walk you around the ancient hardwood forest and mangrove swamps. It is also home to the Red Colobus monkeys, unique to Zanzibar, with less than 2000 remaining in the world. A boardwalk around the mangrove swamp at the end of the tour and a visit to the giant turtle sanctuary is also included.

Includes

Hotel pickup Hotel drop-off Prison island guided tour Jozani forest guided tour Experienced Tour guide Seafood lunch Fruits Soft drink Jozani Forest entrance fee Nakupenda Sandbank Boat transportation to Prison island Boat transportation to Nakupenda Sandbank Prison island fee of 22 USD per person (only if option selected)

Important Information

• Our driver will pick you up at the reception. Please kindly be ready at the reception of your hotel 5 minutes before departure time.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund