Prison Island Photoshoot in Zanzibar

Prison Island photoshoot at a glance

You can book a hand-picked local photographer for a photoshoot at Prison Island in Zanzibar for a fixed $280–$630 — the same price as every other city. Each session includes professional editing, an online gallery and 20+ edited photos delivered in about 4 days.

Real photoshoots in Zanzibar

Actual photos by our local photographers. Book one and this is the kind of gallery you'll get from Prison Island.

Localgrapher data · Zanzibar · updated July 2026

16,000+

photoshoots delivered worldwide

26%

proposal shoots

Morning

most-booked time

4.9★

1,286 reviews

Best time to shoot in Zanzibar

Based on when Localgrapher shoots actually happen here.

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Busiest around July · quietest in May — in peak season book a sunset slot 4–6 weeks ahead; off-season means soft light, thin crowds and easy availability.

Book a Zanzibar photographer for your Prison Island shoot

Every one is a hand-picked local who knows Prison Island — the light, the angles and the quiet hours. Same fixed price whoever you pick.

Ismail

Speaks English, Swahili

Verified local pro

Portfolio Book Ismail

Charles

Speaks English, Swahili

Verified local pro

Portfolio Book Charles

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Why Prison Island is a great place to shoot

Here are five reasons to have a professional photoshoot on Prison Island in Zanzibar: 1.) Unique history: Prison Island is a former quarantine station for slaves and a prison for rebellious slaves, which provides a unique historical backdrop for your landscape photos. 2.) Giant tortoises: Prison Island is home to several giant tortoises, some of which are over a hundred years old, and provide an opportunity to capture some unique wildlife shots. 3.) Crystal-clear waters: The waters surrounding Prison Island are crystal-clear and provide a beautiful backdrop for water-based photoshoots. 4.) Scenic views: The island provides stunning views of the ocean and the coastline of Zanzibar, providing a beautiful and picturesque setting for your photos. 5.) Professional photographers: With experienced local photographers, you can rest assured that you'll receive high-quality images that truly capture the unique and historical features of Prison Island, as well as your memories of your time in Zanzibar.

What guests say about their Zanzibar shoot

Peter and his wife were very friendly and accommodating to our needs. 100% recommended for any photo needs!

Shauna Bowman

We had an amazing experience! Pavel , our photographer in Dresden was fantastic, we enjoyed his company, he was very flexible.

Gerald Elcan

Did an engagement photo shoot with Sofia and she was so good! We haven’t done photo shoots before and she directed us where to go for the best light and how to pose and the photos turned out great! 10/10

Kristina Weltzin