Zanzibar Serena Inn – Prison Island Trip
The Prison Island Tour
For the prefect picnic getaway on a sunny tropical afternoon, the tiny deserted islands lying a few kilometres off the western tip of Zanzibar Town are ideal. One of the most popular destinations is Chunguu Island (also known as Prison Island). This coral outcrop was formerly owned by an Arab who used it to detain misbehaving slaves. In 1893 a prison was built there and although it was never used, the ruins can still be seen. A relaxing walk around the island, past peacocks and mango groves, takes about half an hour. Goats, gazelles and birds inhabit the woods, but the most famous residents are its giant land tortoise probably brought from Aldabra in the Seychelles near the end of the last century. There is a bar and restaurant and the island is ideal for swimming and snorkelling.Duration: half day
Zanzibar Serena Inn
