Prison Island Tour In Zanzibar

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Prison Island Tour In Zanzibar

Prison Island also known as the Changuu Island lies about 30 minutes by boat from the Zanzibar Island. The prison thereon was never used to house prisoners. The Prison Island Tour in Zanzibar will take you there.

The island was once used by an Arab slave trader to contain the more troublesome slaves he had brought from the African mainland to prevent their escape before shipping them to the Arabian purchasers, or for auctioning in Zanzibar slave trade market. The slaves were dumped on the island.

Visit Lloyd Mathew's Architecture In 1893, Lloyd Mathews built the prison. The prison idea was to send violent criminals from the Tanganyika mainland to the Prison Island. The Prison Island ended up being used as a quarantine center, instead of a prison, for yellow fever epidemics that once raged through the region. Prison Island remained in the ownership of the government which converted the newer quarantine buildings into a guest house.

The closest national park to Arusha town - northern Tanzania's safari capital - Arusha National Park is a multi - faceted jewel, often overlooked by safari goers, despite offering the opportunity to explore a beguiling diversity of habitats within a few hours. The entrance gate leads into shadowy montane forest inhabited by inquisitive blue monkeys and colourful turacos and trogons - the only place on the northern safari circuit where the acrobatic black-and-white colobus monkey is easily seen. In the midst of the forest stands the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater, whose steep rocky cliffs enclose a wide marshy floor dotted with herds of buffalo and warthog.

See the Giant Tortoises The old prison still remains standing, providing shelter for some of the giant tortoises which can now only be found on this island, and the cells.

Snorkeling After the tour there's a snorkeling option for those who'd like to get wet. All part of the budget by default.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Non-safari
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Beaches

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• All drinks
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Alcoholic beverages
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas