Prison Island

Prison Island (Changuu Island) is reached by a 25-minute boat ride from stone town. The island is famous for its giant tortoises, some over 200 years old.Local expert shares the island’s history while you explore its key attractions. Then enjoy free time for swimming and relaxing on the beach.

Tour Highlights

  • Use Local made wooden boat to Prison Island
  • Shopping at Darajani Market in Stone Town after the tour
  • Feeding the giant Tortoises at Prison Island
  • Swimming and relaxing on Prison island Beach
  • Taking amazing photos of the giant tortoises
DURATION: HALD DAY PRICE: $55/PERSON

Visit Prison Island

Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island, lies just off Stone Town and is a short 25-minute boat ride away. The island is best known for its centuries-old giant tortoises and rich history, explored with a knowledgeable local guide. After the guided visit, enjoy time to swim and relax on the beach.

Explore the Giant Tortoises

The Giant Aldabra Tortoises of Prison Island are among Zanzibar’s top attractions, known for their massive size and exceptional longevity, with some living nearly 200 years. Originally brought from the Seychelles as a gift in the 18th century, their population has grown from just four tortoises to many toda

History of Prison Island

Prison island situated just off the coast of Stone Town, one among the oldest part of Zanzibar Islands. The prison island was never used as Prison. In this tour you will learn the History of Prison island with our local guide, and you will learn how the Island was known as Prison island.

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