PRISON ISLAND TOUR

On a Prison Island tour, you will get to see around the Prison land, know the slave history, visit the Mangapwani slave chambers. Swimming around the prison Island is accessible, while you can also take pictures with Giant turtles.

To arrive at the island from Changuu Island, a boat needs to be hired, with a tour/excursion lasting for half a day. Changuu (Prison Island) is a formerly known slave prison, simply off the shore of Stone Town.

Itinerary details

Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island, was left pristine until it was invaded by Arabs in the 1860s. The island was used as a temporary sanctuary for slaves who were considered disobedient or with the potential to lead revolts. The slaves were housed there before being sold abroad. The island was often used to quarantine people who were ill during yellow fever pandemics.

The island currently is a home to the giant Aldabra Tortoises where as, some of the Tortoises are accepted to be more than 100 years of age. In the wake of investing energy in petting and contacting the turtles, you can swim on the beach and respect the astounding scene and winged animal life including the astonishing peacock.

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