Islands
Changuu Island
Zanzibar City, Tanzania
Changuu Island, also known as Prison Island, features an old British-built prison that never housed prisoners, but became a quarantine station for yellow fever patients. Its sanctuary for giant tortoises is a highlight for visitors.
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- Tickets
- Book ahead
- Best months
- Dec–Apr
- Getting there
- Best as a day trip
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