The Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island which is located on the western part of Zanzibar Island, just off Stone Town and bordering three islands namely Grave Island, Snake Island and Bawe Island. It takes around 25 minutes by local boat riding from the Stone Town beach. The island’s main attraction is the popular Giant Tortoises, who can live up to 200 years.A prison built in 1892. It was never actually used as a prison and currently an attraction for tourists as it is known as a famous place for the giant tortoise. Island was used as a penitentiary for rebel slaves by the sultans from
Activities: Giant tortoise visit, Stone Town tour, Beach & island time, Zanzibar, Prison Island (Changuu)
Parks visited: Zanzibar, Prison Island (Changuu)
Package Highlights
- Giant tortoise visit
- Stone Town tour
- Beach & island time
- Zanzibar
- Prison Island (Changuu)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Prison Island, Zanzibar
The Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island which is located on the western part of Zanzibar Island, just off Stone Town and bordering three islands namely Grave Island, Snake Island and Bawe Island. It takes around 25 minutes by local boat riding from the Stone Town beach. The island’s main att