Prison Island & Bawe Island, off Zanzibar Town
Prison Island & Snorkeling
Boat to Prison Island's giant tortoises and historic prison building, then snorkeling near Bawe Island





Mnemba is a private island on the north-eastern coast of Unguja, famous for its crystal-clear water. On this tour you snorkel the surrounding reef among colourful fish and coral, then the boat continues to a low-tide sandbank for swimming, relaxing and photos.
There is a possibility of seeing dolphins while riding around the Menai Bay Conservation area. Note: the island itself is a private resort — the tour snorkels in its surrounding waters; landing on the island is not part of this trip.
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$45/ person
| Travellers | Per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $150 |
| 2 travellers | $90 |
| 4 travellers | $80 |
| 6 travellers | $70 |
| 10 travellers | $60 |
| Travellers | Per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $140 |
| 2 travellers | $75 |
| 4 travellers | $65 |
| 6 travellers | $55 |
| 10 travellers | $45 |
Per-person rates as published for each pickup zone and group size — pick your zone when you enquire.
Children 7–14 pay half price
Published durations differ — the homepage lists 3 hours, the trip page heading lists 5 hours (description: 4–5 hours). We confirm the actual length of your departure when you book.
No — Mnemba is a private resort island. The tour snorkels in the waters around it and stops at a sandbank; the island beach is not part of the trip.
Full published table on this page: from $45 per person (10 travellers, Nungwi–Uroa zone) to $150 per person (1 traveller, south-zone pickup), by pickup zone and group size. Ages 7–14 pay half price per the trip page.
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