3-Hour Prison Island Snorkelling Trip from Stone Town with Tortoises

3 Hours Round trip from Your hotel in Stone Town Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk among Aldabra giant tortoises and feed them
02 Hear Prison Island's history from a local guide who works on the island
03 Swim and snorkel from the quiet island beach
04 A short 2.5 to 3-hour trip that leaves the rest of the day free

Changuu, better known as Prison Island, sits a short boat ride off Stone Town and is home to a colony of Aldabra giant tortoises, some more than a hundred years old. On this private 2.5 to 3-hour trip, you cross by local boat to walk among the tortoises and feed them while a local guide explains the island's history. You will also have time to swim and snorkel from the quiet island beach, with snorkelling gear, life jackets, the conservation fee, and government taxes included. This easy outing suits families, couples, and first-time visitors to Zanzibar.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Zanzibar, Changuu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Stone Town to Prison Island Boat Trip

Pickup: We collect you from your hotel in Stone Town and take you to the Forodhani seafront, where the boat departs.

Boat crossing: Travel about 25 minutes by local boat to Changuu, the island most people call Prison Island.

Giant tortoises: Walk among the Aldabra giant tortoises, some of them well over a century old, and feed them. A local guide who works on the island will share its history with you.

Swim and snorkel: Enjoy time to swim and snorkel from the island beach, with snorkelling gear and life jackets provided.

Return: Take the boat back to Forodhani and transfer to your Stone Town hotel. The trip takes 2.5 to 3 hours in total.

The route