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A white sandy island surrounded by turquoise waters. 1
A person lying on a beach towel with a floral shirt, a blue and white striped towel, and a black pillow. 2
A beach with clear turquoise water and a white sandy shore. 3
A person interacting with large tortoises in a natural setting. 4
A tortoise on a forest floor with trees and a wooden fence in the background. 5
By Uforo tour and travel
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,939 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Feel the romance in the air as you explore the Nakupenda Sandbank
    • Relax on the white sandy beaches and swim in the crystal-clear waters
    • Enjoy a day trip to the Nakupenda Sandbank from Stone Town
    • Take a fascinating tour of Prison Island as you peek into its historic cells
    • Feed and interact with some of the giant Aldabra tortoises on the island

Activity location

    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Forodhani, Zanzibar, Tanzania | The meeting point is Forodhani Garden near the old fort, Zanzibar. Our guide will be there waiting for you
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Zanzibar: Nakupenda Sandbank day trip (Sharing trip)

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

This option is for the customers who want to go Nakupenda sandbank only for relaxing, swimming and having lunch there.
(sharing trip)

Language options: English
Price details
P 5,939.21 x 1 AdultP 5,939.21
Total
Price is P 5,939.21

Zanzibar: Prison Island (Sharing trip)

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

This option is for the customers who want to go to Prison Island only to see the Aldabra turtles and Snorkelling near prison island. (Sharing trip)

Language options: English
Price details
P 5,939.21 x 1 AdultP 5,939.21
Total
Price is P 5,939.21

Nakupenda Sandbank & Prison Island (Sharing)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m
    6h 30m
  • English

This option is a set of meeting points at Forodhani Garden. You will meet with our Guide and he will take you in the boat to start the tour.
(Sharing trip)

Price details
P 8,127.34 x 1 AdultP 8,127.34
Total
Price is P 8,127.34

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Round Boat trip
  • Inclusions
    Guide
  • Inclusions
    Fruits
  • Inclusions
    Lunch Sea food barbeque (There will be lunch available for vegetarians)
  • Inclusions
    The entry fee to Prison Island is $25 per person depending on the option you choose
  • Inclusions
    Life jacket
  • Inclusions
    Bottle of water
  • Exclusions
    self expenses

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Firework
    • Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness

What you can expect

  • Experience a packed full-day trip by boat as you head to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sanbdank Beach from Stone Town. Take a tour of the old prison, interact with local tortoises, and enjoy lunch, snorkeling, and more.

    Board your comfortable boat and set off from the shores of Stone Town. Relax as the boat glides over the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, offering stunning views of the coastline.

    Dock at Prison Island and admire its lush greenery before taking a tour of the prison. Explore the old cells, hear stories about the prisoners, and learn about the island's transformation over the years.

    Next, get ready for an up-close encounter with giant Aldabra tortoises, some of which are over a century old. Feed and interact with these magnificent creatures.

    Have some time on the scenic beach at your leisure. Take a swim in the crystal-clear waters or explore the island's nature trails.

    Head back to the boat for the journey to Nakupenda Sandbank. Once there, step onto the soft, untouched beach and get ready for a picnic lunch. Feast on a delicious spread of local seafood delicacies.

    After lunch, make use of the snorkelling equipment to explore the vibrant underwater world surrounding the sandbank. Relax on the sand, sunbathe
    End your day with a return to Stone Town on the boat.

Location

Activity location

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    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Forodhani, Zanzibar, Tanzania | The meeting point is Forodhani Garden near the old fort, Zanzibar. Our guide will be there waiting for you
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Forodhani, Zanzibar, Tanzania | The meeting point is Forodhani Garden near the old fort, Zanzibar. Our guide will be there waiting for you
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania