Island Changuu

This private guided full day tour can begin any time from 9h00 to 17h30. Meet your well-trained guide and boatman as your board your steam-engine wooden boat. Head to the prestigious island and enjoy the 30-minute journey. Listen to the history of the island and discover the past centuries through the historical buildings, which have served many purposes over the years including a prison, chapel, and hiding place for slaves after the abolition. Play with giant tortoises and you may take photographs with these old precious creatures. after that you will have time to Snorkel at the pristine sandbank at Nakupenda Beach. Get chance to watch the birds passing on the sandbank. Enjoy your buffet lunch of delicious Swahili foods. Swim with tidal Indian Ocean water in the Nakupenda then Escape the hustle and bustle of Zanzibar and enjoy a City Tour( Stone town), passing the Darajan Market, house of Wonder and discover the oldest church in the East Africa Visit the Heritage Palace Museum

A great combination of the two activities that formed a unique full Stone Town’s History and Nature tours

Start your day at Nakupenda Island (Sandbank), where you can unwind on a beach that disappears with the tide. Set sail aboard a Swahili dhow, sipping on ginger-spiced tea, refreshing juices, homemade bread, and tropical fruits. Dive into the crystal-clear waters for some snorkeling, then enjoy local fruits, snacks, and a buffet of Swahili cuisine with soft drinks. Next, head to Prison Island (Changuu Island) to explore the historic ruins of the old slave prison and meet the Aldabra giant tortoises, once owned by Sultan Said Majid. Wrap up your day with a historical walk through Stone Town, visiting landmarks such as the Old Market, House of Wonders, Tippu Tip House, and the Old Fort, while immersing yourself in Zanzibar's rich history and culture.

Start your adventure at Forodhani Garden, sailing to Nakupenda Island (Sandbank) where you can unwind on the peaceful sandbank, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, and indulge in tropical fruits and refreshing drinks. Next, sail to Prison Island (Changuu), explore the ruins of the old slave prison, meet the iconic Aldabra giant tortoises, and relax on the beach. End your day with a delicious Swahili buffet lunch. Experience a perfect mix of history, relaxation, and adventure in one of the Indian Ocean's most stunning locations. Transfers are available (if selected).

Begin your adventure at Forodhani Garden, sailing to Nakupenda Island (Sandbank) to relax on the serene sandbank, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and enjoy tropical fruits and refreshing drinks. Then, sail to Prison Island (Changuu) to explore the old slave prison ruins, meet Aldabra giant tortoises, and unwind on the beach. Finish with a delicious Swahili buffet lunch. History, relaxation, and adventure await in one of the Indian Ocean's most beautiful spots. Transfers available (if selected).

This tour gives you opportunity to be narrated the past event and different zanzibar's colonization with our knowledgeable guide, visit historical sites e.g old slave market,darajani market, old fort,freddy mercury, house of wonder, tippu tippu house etc Further more you will be able to see different types of spices at one of the biggest market in town such as cinnamon, cardamon, ginger, lemon grass, nutmeg etc. Our guide will assist you and give you more time for this For Prison Island ( Giant Tortoise ).We take a motorized boat from Stonetown and head to the island called Prison island/Giant tortoise/Changuu Island. You will be able to see giant tortoise and prison itself filled with great history. About Lunch : We offer free local food at our best Swahili restaurant in Stone Town, so if you are interested on lunch, kindly advise to book for morning time because the lunch starts from 12pm till 14pm, above the time mentioned we can offer anything based on client’s interests

What sets our 3-in-1 Zanzibar tour apart is our commitment to providing a personalized and immersive experience led by passionate local guides who bring the island’s history, culture, and natural beauty to life. Unlike other operators, we keep our groups small to ensure every traveler receives individual attention and the flexibility to explore at their own pace. Our exclusive access to hidden gems in Stone Town, authentic interactions at local spice farms, and insider knowledge of the best spots on Prison Island make our tour a truly unique and unforgettable journey that goes beyond the typical tourist trail.

This is a private tour that includes the two most recommended activities to do while in Stone Town; Prison Island and Stone Town City tour. During this tour, you will learn History, culture, and much more.

These are the two most recommended tours in Zanzibar from Stone Town, where you will be able to visit Prison Island with a private boat then explore the oldest city in East Africa (Stone Town).

This tour offer an immersive blend of historical and wildlife experiences. Guests have the unique opportunity to interact closely with giant Aldabra tortoises, some over a century old, and explore the island’s rich history through detailed stories from knowledgeable guides. Additionally, the tour provides a chance to relax and snorkel in the island’s stunning blue waters, creating a distinctive combination of adventure, education, and relaxation.

Start your adventure at Forodhani Garden, where you'll sail to Nakupenda Island (Sandbank) to unwind on the peaceful sandbank, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, and enjoy tropical fruits and refreshing drinks. Next, sail to Prison Island (Changuu) to explore the ruins of the old slave prison, meet the Aldabra giant tortoises, and relax on the beach. Wrap up your day with a delicious Swahili buffet lunch. This experience offers a perfect blend of history, relaxation, and adventure in one of the Indian Ocean's most stunning locations. Transfers are available (if selected).

This Group Tour which you can have friends and share ideas. Also we prefer for you to do snorkeling at Prison Island.

This is a guided half day tour to Prison Island. the island is located 16km away from the old town of Zanzibar (Stone Town). The tour includes the visit of the sanctuary of Aldabra Giant Tortoise that were brought to Zanzibar by The Governor of Seychelles as a gift to Sultan of Zanzibar in 1915. The Tour also includes the visit of The prison ruins built by Sir William Lloyd Mathew in 18993 in order to inhouse Zanzibar Criminals. There are several other species found in the Island such as peacocks and antelopes which also part of the experience. You can also have chance to swim in the crystal clear water from the Beach on the Island.

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.

Kick off your adventure at Forodhani Garden, sailing toward Nakupenda Island (Sandbank) to unwind on the tranquil sandbank, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, and indulge in tropical fruits and refreshing beverages. Next, set sail for Prison Island (Changuu), where you can explore the historic ruins of the old slave prison, meet the Aldabra giant tortoises, and relax on the beach. Wrap up your day with a delicious Swahili buffet lunch. Enjoy a perfect blend of history, relaxation, and adventure in one of the Indian Ocean's most stunning locations. Transfers available (if selected).

Changuu Island has served several roles over the centuries. One was a medical quarantine outpost. Nowadays it is a tourist attraction and wildlife sanctuary. The buildings are quite picturesque in their classical construction and vivid colors and are a must-see while on the island. One of the best-known features of Changuu Island is its tortoise sanctuary.

Start your adventure at Forodhani Garden, sailing to Nakupenda Island (Sandbank) where you can unwind on the peaceful sandbank, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, and indulge in tropical fruits and refreshing drinks. Next, sail to Prison Island (Changuu), explore the ruins of the old slave prison, meet the iconic Aldabra giant tortoises, and relax on the beach. End your day with a delicious Swahili buffet lunch. Experience a perfect mix of history, relaxation, and adventure in one of the Indian Ocean's most stunning locations. Transfers are available (if selected).

Explore the rich culture and history of Zanzibar with a visit to Prison island by dhow. See the large tortoises that inhabit the island, and enjoy the opportunity to snorkel off the coast. Admire the stunning landscape as you swim with colorful fish. After relax in small sand island and feel like you are discoverer. Day well spend. Stone Town is a city of prominent historical and artistic importance in East Africa. Its architecture, mostly dating back to the 19th century, reflects the diverse influences underlying the Swahili culture, giving a unique mixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European elements. For this reason, the town was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.

Start your adventure at Forodhani Garden, then sail to Nakupenda Island (Sandbank) to relax on the tranquil sandbank, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, and enjoy tropical fruits and refreshing drinks. Afterward, head to Prison Island (Changuu) to explore the old slave prison ruins, meet the Aldabra giant tortoises, and unwind on the beach. Finish with a delicious Swahili buffet lunch. Enjoy a perfect blend of history, relaxation, and adventure in one of the Indian Ocean's most beautiful spots. Transfers available (if selected).

This is the combination tour of Stone Town and Prison Island Boat trip, we will start with Stone town tour where you will get to explore the historical city of Zanzibar under the guidance of professional and experience guide, this will be around 1hour once you are done with Stone town tour our guide will take you to Prison island where you will get to see giant aldabra tortoise and an old prison which was never used.