Tanzania · Beach & Island

1-Day Prison Island Tour in Zanzibar with Tortoises and Snorkeling

1 Day Round trip from Stone Town Zanzibar TZ Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the historic lockdown area on Changuu Island
02 See the famous giant tortoises brought from Seychelles
03 Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Prison Island's historical sites
04 Snorkel in the clear blue waters around the island
05 Relax on the beach during your island visit

Spend a day exploring Prison Island, locally known as Changuu Island, situated 5.6 km northwest of Stone Town, Unguja, Zanzibar. Visit the historic lockdown area where the sultans of Zanzibar detained recalcitrant slaves, see the famous giant land tortoises on the island, and enjoy a sightseeing tour of its historical sites. You will also have time to snorkel in the island's clear blue waters and relax on the beach.

Spend some time snorkeling in the water and relaxing on the beach.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Zanzibar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Prison Island Exploration and Snorkeling

See the lockdown area where criminals were quarantined with no contact with the outside world.
Look for the giant tortoises brought to this island by East African traders from Seychelles as a reward to the Zanzibar state.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the historical sites on this island.
Spend some time snorkeling in the water and relaxing on the beach.

End of the tour.