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“Be seduced by Zanzibar” iAfrica.com
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
Traveller Description: Though giant Aldabra tortoises are the only permanent residents of this peaceful island, tourists visit daily for sunbathing and snorkeling.
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Attraction type: Island
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Tanzania

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“White sandy beach”
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5 of 5 stars
smst83
kuala lumpur
23 Dec 2008

Just 15mins by a small boat off zanzibar's coast is 'heaven' ! White sandy beach, clear blue water !! There's an old buiding supposed to be a prison but was abandoned and converted into a hotel. The tutle sanctuary was nice..huge tortoise ! Definitely one of the must go places when you're in zanzibar !! more

“Prison Island snorkelling the best”
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5 of 5 stars
leilastravels
South Africa
23 Mar 2008
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If you go to Zanzibar, inevitably you'll end up in Stonetown. Don't be fooled and think you have to race out to the beaches and reefs on the other side of the island. I found the best snorkelling was off the back of Prison Island. The island is so beautiful and peaceful. The turtles are fantastic fun and you can... more

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