Prison Island Tour: Giant Tortoises and Snorkeling
Tour details
Overview
Prison Island, also called Changuu, sits a short boat ride off Stone Town. It was built as a prison, later used as a quarantine station, and today it is best known for its giant Aldabra tortoises, some of them more than a century old.
You cross by local wooden boat with your guide, meet the tortoises, hear the island's history and then have time to swim or snorkel in the clear water around the island before heading back.
Highlights
- Boat ride from Stone Town to Prison Island
- Giant Aldabra tortoises, some over 100 years old
- The island's history as a prison and quarantine station
- Swimming and snorkeling off the island
- Peacocks roaming the island
Good to know
- Start time: 09:00 or 14:00.
- Bring swimwear and a towel if you want to snorkel.
- Morning or afternoon departure.
What's Included
- Boat trip
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- No driver waiting fees
- Professional tour guide
- Snorkeling gear and life jacket
Not Included
- Lunch and drinks
- Tips for your guide and driver
- Personal expenses
- Travel and medical insurance
Itinerary information
Hotel pickup
Drive to the boat point in Stone Town.
Boat to Prison Island
Cross to Changuu Island by local wooden boat.
Tortoises and snorkeling
Meet the giant tortoises, explore the island and snorkel.
Return
Boat back to Stone Town and drive to your hotel.
The price of this tour depends on your date, group size and pickup location. Send us a message on WhatsApp and we will reply with a quote.
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