4.7 (152 reviews)Changuu Island, Stone TownAbout 4 hours1 – 14 guests per boat
Changuu — usually called Prison Island — was built as a prison, used as a quarantine station, and is now home to a sanctuary of Aldabra giant tortoises, some of them well over a century old.
Your guide walks you through the island's history, then leaves you time to feed the tortoises, swim off the small beach and snorkel over the reef edge.
Highlights
- Feeding and photographing the giant tortoises
- Guided walk through the quarantine ruins
- Snorkeling straight off the island beach
- Great half-day option before or after a flight
What's included
- Stone Town pick-up
- Boat and crew
- Guide
- Snorkeling gear
- Drinking water
Not included
- Island entrance fee (paid on arrival)
- Lunch
- Tips
Itinerary
09:30
Jetty departure
Boat leaves Stone Town for the 30-minute crossing.
10:00
Tortoise sanctuary
Meet and feed the Aldabra tortoises with a keeper.
11:00
History walk
The quarantine station, prison building and colonial ruins.
11:45
Beach and snorkel
Free time to swim and snorkel off the island.
13:00
Return
Back at the Stone Town jetty.
Meeting point & pick-up
Forodhani Gardens jetty, Stone Town. Hotel pick-up available in Stone Town.
Important information
- • The island entrance fee is collected at the gate in cash.
- • Wear shoes you can walk in — the ruins are uneven.
