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| Changuu Private Island Paradise (Prison Island) Zanzibar P.O. Box 3604 – Zanzibar Tanzania |
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 The winding narrow streets in Stone Town, classified as World Cultural Heritage, with ancient buildings, superb balconies, amazing sculptured doors, mosques, ancient palaces, Livingstone's house, the House of Wonders (the first building with electricity and an elevator in the whole of East Africa).
Just off Zanzibar, a superlative land of beach of bush with a view of Stone Town: Prison Island meets the Stone Town; Zanzibar will never be the same again.
Prison Island, once a Quarantine Station, is a heaven for rare bird species and Aldabra Giant tortoises, with 27 stunning sea facing beds, a magnificent restoration project done by the owners of these islands, reclaiming a block of 19th century colonial building and adding other new cottages in the local architecture style.
The white sandy beaches of Prison Island, the dense forest and the splendour of the graceful dhows fishing at night draws foreigners and frequent tourists that come on excursion alike to Zanzibar year after year.
In this Paradise Island, 3 ½ miles away from the mainland Zanzibar, the management often recommends to their guests to arrive wearing a swimming costume or a bikini; once you have landed on the island, the dream has just begun.
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Prison Island offers two room categories, all in close proximity to the sea. 15 exclusive deluxe cottages are located in the north-west side of the island, discretely distributed along the sea-line, affording maximum privacy and seclusion. The cottages are built in local materials and topped with traditional thatched roofs, achieving cool atmosphere day and night. The spacious interiors are elegantly decorated and equipped with mosquito nets and ensuite bathrooms, all with 2 al fresco showers and bathtub. The private outdoor verandas face out to the sea, maximizing the views and sounds of the Ocean. In the south-west side 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 of them ensuite with shower equipments and mosquito nets. |
The mythical archipelago of Zanzibar has always been priceless for navigators; Persians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Phoenicians, Portuguese, Arabs, Indians… Everything began with slaves, ivory and gold trade. All these visitors, for ages, that fell in love with these magical islands, left behind flavours, old recipes, making today Zanzibar the Spices Islands, a mixture of delicious tastes and smells. Prison Island observes, quietly, from the distance; its outline seen from the hectic Stone Town, but its magic can only be guessed from there. To feel it, you just need to get there, and get soaked by it! Or, if you prefer a pizza: why not? In this cosmopolitan archipelago, enjoy a delicious pizza al fresco overlooking the magnificently restored Prison ruins. During the day, spoil yourself lying at the white sandy beach overlooking the Stone Town, or get the best of the sunbath by the swimming pool. From the warm welcome on arrival with fresh coconuts, to parties (optional, indeed) that never ended up before dawn, this paradise islet offers you the most diverse leisure possibilities. Prison Island is a place for nature lovers. Home to the undisturbed tortoise sanctuary, surrounded by the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean, and with the 19th century’ buildings that have been artfully restored, the island is a natural treasure at which options are many, for activities but, as well to decide to relax: for centuries, Prison Island has been specially recommended for bathing and sun tanning and exposed to cool breeze… The place is stylish, smart and exclusively elegant; with its delicious fresh water swimming pool and a floodlit tennis court inside the dense forest that covers the heart of the island. 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. Worldwide known for its magical balance between nature and culture, the magnificently restored Prison Ruins host the cultural and musical evening events in an incomparable setting. |
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