Changuu Island, also known as Prison Island, is about 30 minutes ride by boat from Stone Town. Our guide will take you to the island to discover its historical past and present, including the endemic giant tortoises. The island was formerly owned by an Arab and was intended to be used for the imprisonment of recalcitrant slaves, but no prisoners were ever housed; on the contrary, the island became a quarantine station for yellow fever epidemics. It was purchased by General Lloyd Mathews and the prison that still stands today was built in 1893, hence the name "Prison Island". The Aldabra giant tortoises also lived on the island. but now we use the island as a tourism place, you will experience and learn many more things when you visit there.

Stone town is the UNESCO world heritage site that provides living evidence of a rich cultural heritage, where Arabic, Indian, Persian and European influences blended with local African tradition. This tour will takes you to all highlights of Stone Town such as the main Market in Zanzibar, as well as the former Slave Market, Forodhani Gardens, the House of Wonders, Sultan Palace, Old Fort and much more worth exploring. While you get a good history of Stone Town, our guider will explain about zanzibar's most popular inhabitants among them such as Princess Salme, Farrokh Bulsara etc. In addition to that, you will have time to do shopping.

duration is full day.

Private tour:

Tour Includes

-pick up/drop off at your hotel
-professional tour guide
-private boat Prison island
-Entrance fee
-Mineral water.