Changuu island, which is also called prison island, is an island situated in the west of Zanzibar and visible from stone town. The island grew into a little tourist resort, where you are able to relax and also might be even able to spot the big aldabra tortoise or some of the beautiful peacocks. Around the beautiful coral reefs, you are able to swim or snorkel. The island has been a former quarantine hospital of the last century, where you can follow a path around the island, which is bordered by Frangipani trees and which former patient used for their evening stroll. In 1883, a prison was erected on the island, which was never used. Sultan Said imported giant tortoises from the Seychelles to Zanzibar, which you might spot with a bit of luck.

Duration: half-day, price per person: approx. 15.00 – 75.00 €