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Prison Island Half-Day Tour from Zanzibar

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Changuu Island also known as Prison Island lies about 30 min by boat from Stone Town. The island was formerly owned by an Arab and saw use for confinement of refractory slaves but no prisoners were ever housed here instead the island became a quarantine station for yellow fever epidemics. It was bought by General Lloyd Mathews and the jail (goal) which still stands was built in 1893 and hence the name “PRISON ISLAND”. In 1919 the British governor of Seychelles sent a gift in form of four Aldabra giant tortoises to Changuu. Presently this species is considered vulnerable and has been placed on the IUCN Red List. There is a dedicated foundation on the island which looks after the tortoises' welfare. This tour includes a visit to the historic Prison Island with its giant land tortoise. While on the island you will be able to observe and feed the tortoises, swim, sunbathe and snorkel.
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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
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Traveler pickup is offered

Traveler pickup
  • Kisauni Airport, Tanzania
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Bring towels and swimming suit
  • Snorkeling is optional (bring own gears)
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
868susannag
14 Mar 2023
TOUR a Prison Island insieme a Nakupenda, una prigione che in realtà non è mai stata usata come tale ma come luogo di quarantena e dove sono state importante dalle Seychelles le tartarughe giganti...tantissime è giganti. Poi si va a Nakupenda che in lingua locale significa " ti amo", qui non ho parole per descrivere la bellezza i colori che ci sono..una lingua di sabbia che compare e poi scompare dopo poche ore, dove ti preparano il pesce cotto al momento ..frutta fresca buonissima, mare cristallino...l esperienza più bella per me..
D1063DIdeborahc
07 Oct 2022
Ci siamo affidati per questa escursione a Gianduiotto. Ottima organizzazione. Purtroppo il tempo era nuvoloso e non abbiamo potuto godere a pieno della bellezza della lingua di sabbia. Interessante e divertente prsion island con le sue tartarugone!
Pieter_B
18 Aug 2022
Very nice trip to prison island. Great driver and car and our guide was very friendly and informative on what we visited.
This tour in Tanzania is organized by ARP Travel Group

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