Prison Island Tour
Prison island tour in Zanzibar is a half-day tour, Prison island is otherwise called Changuu island, the name “prison island” came after this special island being utilized by certain Sultans of Zanzibar to keep the adamant slaves. Changuu Island is found around 25 to 30 minutes boat ride with a mechanized framework from Stone town.
Meanwhile, the Island was purchased from the Arabs and a genuine prison was constructed when Zanzibar turned into a British protectorate.
Subsequently, the prison was never utilized until the structure are built completely and has now been transformed into a delightful resort. In 1919, four huge Aldabra turtles were presented on the island as a blessing from a British Governor in Seychelles.
However, Zanzibar was a significant trading center point for numerous things with slaves included. The slave trade was severe, with a huge number of individuals being trafficked through Bagamoyo on the mainland to be sold in Zanzibar. You can combine as prison island and nakupenda beach (sandabank picnic), you may request as spice tour including lunch, or spice tour with cooking class
Zanzibar is portrayed as a mixture, with a mix of Arabic, African, Indian, European legacies, making an exceptional social blend on the island, occasionally observed somewhere else. One reason for this is Zanzibar’s horrible past and it’s significant that individuals know about the monstrosities that occurred.
On a Prison Island tour, you will get to see around the Prison land, know the slave history, visit the Mangapwani slave chambers. Swimming around the prison Island is accessible, while you can also take pictures with Giant turtles.
To arrive at the island from Changuu Island, a boat needs to be hired, with a tour/excursion lasting for half a day. Changuu (Prison Island) is a formerly known slave prison, simply off the shore of Stone Town.
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IncludedPrison Island TourEntrance feeSnorkeling equipment usageAll Government fees and taxesMineral water.Professional English speaking Guide.(Other Language on request and Availabilities).
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Not IncludedHotel pickup and drop-off can be organised as per your request.Travel insurance.Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.Tips to Driver/GuideVisa fees.Alcoholic and soft drinks.Serengeti Balloon safari ($650/person).International Flights.Well maintained Camping equipment (For Budget camping safari).Airport Transfers.Accommodation before Safari.Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari.Meals according to the itinerary in Full Board Basis.Overnight accommodation according to your choice (Luxury, Mid-range or Budget Camping).Transportation