Culture
Boat Cruise & Punishment Island
Lake Bunyonyi holds 29 islands, each with its own story — including Akampene, known as Punishment Island.
Half dayEasyMorning, before the afternoon wind
What to expect
- Visits to a selection of the lake's 29 islands with a guide from the shoreline communities
- The story of Akampene (Punishment Island), where unmarried pregnant girls were once abandoned
- Bushara, Njuyeera and other islands seen from the water
- Time to walk, listen and ask questions rather than tick off a list
What to bring
- · Walking shoes
- · Hat and sunscreen
- · Water
- · Cash for community crafts
Gallery
Photographs of boat cruise & punishment island
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Book the Boat Cruise & Punishment Island
Rates are quoted on request and depend on group size. Send your dates and we will confirm.