Prison Island

Prison Island Tour 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. The island’s main attraction is the popular Giant Tortoises, who can live up to 200 years. In this tour, you will get a chance to explore and learn the history of these beautiful creatures and also about Prison Island itself.  You will be with our expert local tour guide who will be explaining each area of interest. 

Apart from being a place where you can go to see the Giant Tortoises, it also is a perfect destination to do swimming, & Relaxing on the beach. Therefore after all information about the Island, then you will have time for swimming & relaxing on the beach.

Tour Highlights!

  • Catch your Local made wooden boat to Prison Island
  • Shopping at Darajani Market in Stone Town
  • Feeding the giant Tortoises at Prison Island
  • Learn more about culture and some History about Zanzibar islands
  • Swimming and on the Beach relaxing
  • Taking amazing photos of stone town