Changuu (Prison Island)
Kisiwa cha Changuu
Fee required
This tiny island off Zanzibar has a history as a transit point for enslaved people and a quarantine zone, now serving as a sanctuary for endangered giant tortoises.

📜 Historic island off Zanzibar, once a prison and quarantine station.
🔍 Now a sanctuary for endangered Aldabra giant tortoises.

Why Go

🐢 Observe and feed giant tortoises
🏖️ Relax on sandy beaches
🐠 Snorkel in clear waters with coral reefs
🏛️ Explore historical prison buildings

Why Avoid

💰 Boat trip and entry fees apply
🌧️ Rainy season from December to May

Tips

🗓️ Best to visit between June and November
💵 Bring cash to tip the sanctuary guides
🚶‍♀️ Take a stroll through the forested interior to see birds and butterflies

Cost

💰 Adults US$4 entry fee; US$30-40 roundtrip boat from Stone Town for up to 10 people.

Hours

🕒 Open year-round.

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