Changuu Private Island, Tanzania

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Changuu Private Island Paradise (Prison Island) has been described as a Small Paradise on Earth, with its private white beach surrounded by the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean. The islet lies 3 ½ miles to the northwest of Zanzibar' Stone Town. It is also a haven for rare bird species and the Aldabra Giant Tortoises. Part of the lodge has been reclaimed for the original 19th century colonial building and the new cottages have been built in the Zanzibarian style. The island hosts 15 exclusive deluxe cottages located in the north-west of the island, discretely distributed along the shoreline, affording maximum privacy and seclusion. In the south-west of the island, the former Quarantine Area built in 1931 has been converted into 12 elegant standard sea facing rooms that afford the most fantastic views of Stone Town.

  • All over the island, there are a number of coral pits, which are disused quarries from digging coral for building on Zanzibar Stone Town along the centuries. One large quarry site at the back side of the island is used as a natural swimming pool at which it is not unusual to swim with Green and Hawksbill sea turtles. The existence of coral rag bush has got a very significant importance to bare a wide variety of birds, colourful peacocks, bats, butterfly and a good variety of insects, with some duikers. The tropical forest is ideal for nature trails, with different flora and fauna, home of the Giant Aldabra Tortoises, that inhabit the island for the last 80 years, and that make the island one of the most important attractions in Zanzibar.
Accommodation:
15 deluxe cottages and 12 standard sea facing rooms
Activities
Relaxing on the beach or by the pool, cultural dances, romantic candlelit dinners, diving and snorkelling, days trip to Stone Town and nature trails through the dense tropical forest with entertaining lectures on fauna and flora, the Giant Tortoises and the history of the island and its buildings.
Facilities:
  • freshwater swimming pool,
  • floodlit tennis court,
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  • 2 restaurants and 3 bars,
  • café,
  • boutique and library,
  • Tortoise Sanctuary and Prison Ruins
Meal Basis:
Half Board