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Prison Island & Giant Tortoises
Boat to Changuu Island to meet Aldabra tortoises over 100 years old.
- Duration
- 3 to 4 hours
- Start
- 09:00 or 14:00 from Stone Town beach
- Group
- Shared or private boat
- Pickup
- Stone Town (transfers from other areas extra)
Overview
Changuu, better known as Prison Island, is a short boat ride from Stone Town. It is home to a sanctuary of Aldabra giant tortoises, some well over a century old.
After the tortoises and the old quarantine building, you can snorkel off the island's beach or relax on the sand before the boat brings you back.
How the day runs
- 09:00Board a motorboat at Stone Town beach
- 09:30Giant tortoise sanctuary
- 10:30History of the island's jail and quarantine station
- 11:00Snorkelling and beach time
- 12:30Boat back to Stone Town
Included
- Boat transfer
- Snorkelling gear
- Bottled water
Not included
- Tortoise sanctuary entry (about $8)
- Hotel transfers outside Stone Town
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Cash for the entry fee
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