Prison Island

Insight

The prison was established in 1893 with the purpose of housing violent criminals and sick individuals. However, today it has been transformed into a hotel and is regarded as one of the top tourist destinations in Zanzibar. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to explore the tortoise sanctuary, which is home to a large colony of giant tortoises imported from Seychelles. You can even interact with these gentle creatures and capture some amazing photos that you can cherish forever.