Tortoise Sanctuary, Changuu

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Park, Zoo, Aquarium

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Tortoise Sanctuary is a place located in Changuu (Zanzibar West region) and belongs to the category of park, zoo, aquarium.

It is situated at an altitude of 30 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 6°7'13"S latitude and 39°10'4"E longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Old Dispensary, Stone Town (architecture, 80 min walk), The Big Tree, Stone Town (tree, 80 min walk), Dhow Countries Music Academy, Stone Town (universities and schools, 80 min walk).

Elevation: 30 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 6°7'13"S, 39°10'4"E

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Tortoise Sanctuary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: House of Wonders, Darajani Market, Forodhani Gardens, Sultan's Palace.

3.2 miSE
Museum
House of Wonders, Stone Town
81 min walk • The House of Wonders, a grandiose edifice in the heart of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, stands as a beacon of cultural history and architectural marvel. Officially known as Beit-al-Ajaib, this stately building was constructed in 1883 and holds the distinction of...
3.4 miSE
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Darajani Market, Stone Town
87 min walk • The Darajani Market is the main bazaar in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is also known as Estella Market and informally as Marikiti Kuu. The market is located in Darajani Road, in the surroundings of the Anglican Cathedral of Christ.
3.2 miSE
Garden, Park
Forodhani Gardens, Stone Town
81 min walk • The Forodhani Gardens is a small park in the historical city of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The gardens are located along the main seawalk of Stone Town, just in front of the most famous buildings of Stone Town, i.e. the House of Wonders and the Old Fort.
3.1 miSE
Museum
Sultan's Palace, Stone Town
81 min walk • The Sultan's Palace is one of the main historical buildings of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It is a 3-story building with merlon-decorated white walls, located in Mizingani Road, on the seafront, between the House of Wonders and the Old Dispensary.
3.3 miSE
Church
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Stone Town
84 min walk • The Roman Catholic cathedral of St. Joseph is one of the most important historical buildings in Stone Town, Zanzibar, as well as one of its main visitor attractions.
3.4 miSE
Historical place, Church
Christ Church, Stone Town
87 min walk • Christ Church is an Anglican cathedral in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It belongs to the Anglican Church of Tanzania. It is a landmark historical church, as well as one of the most prominent examples of early Christian architecture in East Africa.
3.1 miSE
Architecture
Old Dispensary, Stone Town
80 min walk • The Old Dispensary, also known as Ithnashiri Dispensary, is a historical building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is located on the seafront, in Mizingani Road, halfway between the Palace Museum and the harbour.
3.2 miSE
Mosque
Malindi Mosque, Stone Town
81 min walk • Malindi Mosque is a mosque in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, located near the port. It stems from the 1830s but was possible built on the site of an elder mosque that might have dated back to the 17th century or earlier.
3.4 miSE
6°9'48"S • 39°11'33"E
Anglican Cathedral, Stone Town
88 min walk • Museum, Church
3.5 miSE
6°9'30"S • 39°12'8"E
Livingstone's House, Stone Town
91 min walk • Museum
3.2 miSE
Mosque
Ijumaa Mosque, Stone Town
81 min walk • Ijumaa Mosque is a mosque in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The mosque was completely renovated in 1994 in the modern arabesque style.