About this experience
Join us for a unique adventure that combines history, nature, and relaxation on our exclusive tour of Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank. Discover the fascinating past of Prison Island, once a quarantine station and home to majestic Aldabra Tortoises, before setting sail to the stunning Nakupenda Sandbank. Here, you can snorkel in crystal-clear waters, unwind on pristine white sands, and savor a delicious barbecue featuring fresh seafood and tropical fruits. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and serene beach time, making it an unforgettable experience in Zanzibar.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Local Tour Guide
- Boat Transportation
Not included
- Tips & Gratitude's
Itinerary and highlights
We pick-up our travelers at any general area's in Zanzibar island that our guests will provide, then we take them for a ride or walk to Stone town local habour, we then hop on a local motorboat and cruise on sea to Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island or Quarantine Island, is one of the must-see islands in Zanzibar. This island is famous for being planned to be a prison for slaves and coral mine and therefore become to be a station island where were kept people affected by the Yellow fever. After some years, as no longer needed as a quarantine place, Prison Island became a sanctuary for Aldabra Tortoises, one of the largest and longest-lived in the World.
After Prison island you will have opportunity to cruise by boat to nakupenda sandbank and start your snorkeling activity around the sandbank known as Nakupenda (I love you) Island. There you will feel loved with a soft white sand, swimming in smooth waves and relax in a private tend. To complement, you will have time to enjoy a barbeque of a diversity seafood as well as exotic fresh fruit. After the fun time at Nakupenda, we then return your back to Stone town local habour and later on take you back to your hotel or any general area for drop off.
Meeting and pickup information
- We meet at the front of House of Wonder (Beit-al-jaib) palace. You will meet our driver with cream light brown color uniform with our logo as seen on your ticket.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Zanzibar Eco-Friendly Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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