Monument · Stone Town, Zanzibar

Changuu Island

Changuu Island
Photo: Mangapwani, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Changuu Island sits a short boat ride from Stone Town. It contains a former quarantine station and prison building along with a colony of Aldabra giant tortoises. The grounds also offer views across the Indian Ocean.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 3 of Zanzibar Beaches

Visiting Changuu Island: what to know

Tickets
Admission fee required
Time needed
Two to three hours
Best time
Morning departure from Stone Town
Getting there
Boat from Stone Town harbor

Zanzibar itineraries with Changuu Island

Day 3 of Zanzibar Beaches

Jozani and Paje

How Changuu Island fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Jozani Chwaka Bay National ParkJozani
  2. 13:00PajePaje
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Changuu Island FAQs

How do I reach Changuu Island?

Boats depart from the harbor in Stone Town several times daily.

What animals live on Changuu Island?

Aldabra giant tortoises roam freely across the grounds.

Is there snorkeling at Changuu Island?

Shallow reefs around the island allow snorkeling when conditions permit.

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