Prison Island Tour: Journey to Changuu, Historic Home of Troublesome Slaves

Embark on a captivating Prison Island tour to Changuu, the historic home of troublesome slaves. Discover the island’s intriguing past and stunning natural beauty. Book now!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Stone Town - Prison island & Nakupenda beach all around
What's Included
  • Airport Taxes
  • Entrance Fees
  • All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
  • Bottled water during tour
  • Snorkeling gear (life jacket, mask & flippers)
  • Experienced Professional Tour guide
  • Boat charter
  • Pick up and drop off from your hotel
What's Not Included
  • Medical Insurance
  • International Flights
  • Visa
  • Expenses of a personal Nature
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
Additional Information

Changuu Island, also known as Prison Island, is just a quick and calm half-hour boat journey away from Unguja, Zanzibar. Despite its name, the island has never been used as prison quarters. Its primary function was to accommodate rebellious slaves transported from the mainland of Tanganyika. This arrangement was to deter them from fleeing before being bought by Arabian buyers at auction.

Location
Cape Town Fish Market Zanzibar
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Aliimoronn
Aug 10, 2023
A great experience - A very fun excursion. I recommend Mody 100%, he took us to Prison Island, he explained everything great to us, and he also took us to Nakupenda. Everything was just as he told us! I would repeat without hesitation
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P6870oenataliag
Aug 10, 2023
unforgettable experience with mody - Aventuras con Mody !!!! Hizo que nuestra experiencia en stown town fuese mágica, nos llevó a prision island donde nos explicó toda la historia de la isla y sus tortugas ! Y luego pasamos a una experiencia inolvidable en Nakupenda beach, un banco de arena con unas aguas increíbles , y nos trajo una riquísima mariscada. Lo recomiendo al 100% , muy fácil la comunicación y hace que tu experiencia sea lo mejor. Adventures with Mody !!!! He made our experience in stown town magical, he took us to prison island where he explained all the history of the island and its turtles! And then we went on to an unforgettable experience at Nakupenda beach, a sandbar with incredible waters, and he brought us a delicious seafood platter. I recommend it 100%, communication is very easy and it makes your experience the best.
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Gndria89
Jun 13, 2023
Private tour at Nakupenda and Prison Islan with the best tour in the town - What to say more. The best guide in Zanzibar. I was thrilled by my friend’s words about Moody hospitability but i was determined to give it a try so i booked a private trip to nakupenda and prison island. Very informative guy and we learnt a lot about the history of tanzania. Zanzibar, way of living in Zanzibar. Mody had the whole information about the history, geography, culture and a lot of things that you want to try to experience in Zanzibar. Even more, he is the best photographer in Zanzibar, capturing the best photos and best videos in the tour. We were surprised in Nakupenda, we were far away at the sandbank edge and when we turned back we got a honeymoon table filled with exotic fruits and grilled fish lobsters, prawns and ext. He put some music and registered a video for me and my wife dancing on the sandbank. What a gorgeus guy. At the way bakc at our hotel we insisted to buy some candies and biscuits for children there and he tried to find some open schools in order to share with the childrens,there were some leftovers of the candies and next day he asked all the day what to do with the candies. We were not able to do the suggested tour- village tour by Moody because we were only for 5 days in Zanzibar and the weather was not so good at the beginning of the June but after the description of the tour, i think that i will give it a try even i am going to visit Zanzibar in the future. You have to spent a couple of dollars to buy sack of flour, some corn and oil, you give it to the village family and they share their way experience of living, their culture, how they cook, live, learn and act as a whole community based on norms and their tradition.And you will be their blessing for that day coz of the help you gave by buying smth to them. What a wonderful tour that gives me interest to do in the future, a piece of that experience i got with the childrens in Zanzibar. At the end of the tour, We gave him the payment. Mody, you are humble and the most amazing father, and person i have ever known in Zanzibar. Thank you for everything. Zanzibar needs more guides and persons like you. For any tour organised in Zanzibar, to know much better the culture, traditions, foods, the history and the way of living there, except the experience you will live throughout the tour, an in order to feel safe all the time , i suggest only one name- Mody tours
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Cynthianj9673wn
Apr 1, 2023
Prison Island - We took a trip to Nakupenda Island and prison island. Both experiences were relaxing and we learnt a lot.
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Igorek2020
Mar 28, 2023
Great Day Out - The trip was enjoyable and something to remember. My friend and I already talk about the day ever si cd the trip.
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Basalub
Mar 25, 2023
PRISON ISLAND - Thanks mody for wonderful information in prison island's information was nice Tour was a great the the best experience in beautiful zanzibar island Thanks mody for wondering experience High recommended
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Nurlan
Jan 11, 2023
Visited Tanzania with friends- climbing Kilimanjaro, safari and Zanzibar with Mody - Mody is the best guide in Zanzibar for anything you may desire- sightseeing, snorkeling, hiking verities of islands. He and his crew will entertain you with best service of Africa.
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Thomasnd475pt
Sep 16, 2022
Good tour with good information - Nice and friendly tour with a lot of good and interesting information and good time during the tour. I recommend
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Jouinia2020
Sep 9, 2022
A very professional tourist guide helpful and flexible - Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by Moody , our names were mentioned on the board and we felt welcomed and with such a friendly atmosphere we had a fantastic start! The guide and tour was extremely good, very flexible and professional and he has good and big knowledge about the place and the history, and for that he deserves a special thanks. We had two great days there, which obviously also added up to the experience. Moody is such a warm personality and highly motivated guide. I truly enjoyed the excursion to the prison island The scenery was beautiful and it was a relieve to walk in such a quiet and peaceful environment. The atmosphere is so special that it really felt like home to all of us. All respect for Moody who does a great job there; a true sample of excellent tour guide!
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Zim_girl_1987
Feb 7, 2023
Prison Island and Aldabra Tortoises - We got to prison island on a private Dhow for $35 for the 3 of us. A wonderful boat ride! Entrance and tourist fees to see The giant Aldabra Tortoises is USD $7 p/p. You will be given some spin ha to feed them. They are incredible and worth seeing, but unfortunately the state of the large enclosure is not good. There is rubbish everywhere. Loads of plastic bottles and rusty old piles of fencing and exposed nails in planks.
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