About this experience
Prison Island also known as the Changuu Island lies about 30 minutes by boat from the Unguja Isand. The Prison area was never used to house prisoners, it was used by an Arab slave trader to contain the more troublesome slaves he had brought from the African mainland. The prison ended up being used as a quarantine center, instead of a prison for yellow fever epidemics that once raged the region. In 1919 the British governor of Seychelles sent a gift in form of four Aldabra giant tortoises to Changuu. Presently this species is considered vulnerable has been placed on the IUCN Red List. Our dream sandbank called Nakupenda (in Swahili means I LOVE YOU), a place where it has a very white sand, limpid and crystalline water. The language of the white sands and their alternative sea appear and disappear.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Pickup from Hotels in Stonetown
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- fresh Seafood BBQ
- fresh tropical Fruits
Not included
- Transfer from other parts of the Island – we offer with additional costs
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Tips for the Guide
Itinerary and highlights
We start our trip to Prison Island at 09:30 from Stonetown. While you are on the island you will be able to observe and watch the giant turtles, swim, sunbathe and snorkel. After the Prison Island we head to our beautiful natural Sandbank called Nakupenda. After taking pictures of this amazing Spot you will enjoy your fresh Seafood BBQ with cold drinks and seasonal fruits on the Sandbank. You will be able to snorkel in the crystalline water full of colored corals and tropical fish and relax on the sandbank before you riding our motorboat or sailing back to Stone town.
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Meeting and pickup information
- Meeting point is in front of House of Wonders (Forodhani Garden)
- The pick up from Stonetown is included, we can also pick you up from any other part on the Island - with additional costs
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Splash Tour Company
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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