Prison Island Tour in Tanzania, Zanzibar
The Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island which is located in the western part of Zanzibar Island, just off Stone Town. It takes around 25 minutes by local boat riding from the Stone Town beach.
- Catch your Local made wooden boat to Prison Island
- Feeding the giant Tortoises at Prison Island
- Learn more about culture and some History about Zanzibar islands
- Swimming and relax on the beach
- Taking amazing photos of stone town
- Guide
- Boat ride
- Entrance fee
- Pick-up from Stone Town hotels
- Taxes
- Beach Hotels pick-up and drop off
Airport - Stone Town 22$
West Beach - Stone Town 44$
Fumba Beach - Stone Town 44$
North/East/South - Stone Town 55$
The prison which was built in 1893 and was originally intended to house violent prisoners from the mainland and sick people. You will get the opportunity to visit the tortoise sanctuary, which contains a large colony of giant tortoise imported from the Seychelles in the late 19th century. The average weight of these creatures is 200 kg, and many of them are said to be over 150 years old. There will be a chance to touch the tortoise and take photos. The island is also a home to a colony of beautiful peacocks. the rest of the trip you can either enjoy the marine life as you snorkel around the coral that fringes Prison Island or just relax under the warm glow of the sun, until you head back to Stone Town.
Free cancellation
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