Overview
A relaxed island day from Stone Town: a short boat ride to Changuu (Prison) Island to walk the old quarantine station and feed the century-old giant tortoises, then snorkelling on the house reef and a seafood barbecue served on the Nakupenda sandbank that appears at low tide.
Highlights
- Giant Aldabra tortoises over 100 years old
- Historic quarantine station and prison ruins
- Snorkelling on the Changuu house reef
- Barbecue lunch on the Nakupenda sandbank
- Swimming in shallow turquoise water
Itinerary
09:00
Hotel pick-up and transfer to Stone Town harbour.
09:45
Boat departure to Changuu (Prison) Island.
10:15
Guided island walk and tortoise sanctuary.
11:30
Snorkelling stop on the reef.
12:45
Seafood barbecue lunch on Nakupenda sandbank.
14:30
Return boat and hotel drop-off.
What's included
- Hotel transfers
- Boat, life jackets and licensed captain
- Prison Island entrance and tortoise sanctuary fee
- Snorkelling equipment
- Seafood lunch, fruit and drinking water
- English / Italian speaking guide
What's excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
- Souvenir photos
- Travel insurance
Pick-up information
Pick-up between 08:30 and 09:30 depending on your hotel area.
What to bring
- · Swimwear and towel
- · Reef-safe sun cream
- · Hat
- · Waterproof phone case
Frequently asked
Is the sandbank always there?
Nakupenda appears at low tide. We schedule the departure around the daily tide table, so your exact time is confirmed the evening before.
Can I combine it with Stone Town?
Yes — many guests add an afternoon Stone Town walk for USD 25 per person.
