Changuu Island also known as Prison Island lies about 30 min by boat from Stone Town. The island was formerly owned by an Arab and saw use for confinement of refractory slaves but no prisoners were ever housed here instead the island became a quarantine station for yellow fever epidemics. It was bought by General Lloyd Mathews and the jail (goal) which still stands was built in 1893 and hence the name “PRISON ISLAND”  

In 1919 the British governor of Seychelles sent a gift in form of four Aldabra giant tortoises to Changuu. Presently this species is considered vulnerable and has been placed on the IUCN Red List. There is a dedicated foundation on the island which looks after the tortoises' welfare.

Hop aboard private or shared motorized on the shore of Stone Town and set sail to the historic Prison Island named after the prison built to condemn Zanzibari Citizens to the isolation of the island. read more...

• Prison Island Tour ($35 starting with 2 pax)
• Three hours tour.
• Everyday 10 trips or groups.
• Private boat for a family starting from 2 pax, mineral water, entrance fee, guiding fee and snorkeling gears Prison Island.
• $35 per person starting with 2 pax and additional of $20 for more extra pax in the tour.

35.00 $ USD  |  03:00 hours  |  1

35.00 $ USD  |  03:00 hours  |  1