Prison Island
Prison island also known as Changu Island. The small island (800m long and 230m wide) is located just 35 minutes from Stone Town. The best way to get there is with a traditional wooden boat. Initially, it was supposed to be a prison but instead it became a quarantine site for patients infected with yellow fever. Now the island is a tourist attraction and the sanctuary of giant tortoises.
It is a half day trip start at 8:00am at the hotel and finishing around 2:00pm. It’s a guided tour that includes the entrance fees, water, transport and snorkeling. Beach towels are recommended to take.
