The experience
Overview
Changuu — known as Prison Island — was built as a prison but never used as one. Today it is a sanctuary for giant Aldabra tortoises, some over a hundred years old.
You feed and walk among the tortoises, visit the old quarantine buildings, and snorkel on the small reef off the island's beach.
Highlights
- Meet giant Aldabra tortoises, some over 100 years old
- Colonial history of the old prison and quarantine station
- Snorkeling at the island's reef
- Chilled beach time with views back to Stone Town
Day plan
09:00
Boat from Stone Town
Pickup and a 25-minute boat ride to Changuu.
09:30
Tortoises and history
Walk the island with a guide, feed the tortoises and visit the old buildings.
10:30
Snorkeling
Snorkel the reef off the island's small beach.
12:30
Return
Boat back to Stone Town and transfer to your hotel.