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By Island Adventure Tours and Safaris

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 1,139 and current price is P 1,025 per adult
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Features

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

Overview

    • Immerse yourself in Zanzibar's history and culture on a full-day trip by boat
    • 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
    • Sunbathe and relax on the beach at Nakupenda Sandbank or go snorkel in the sea
    • Treat yourself to a delicious and nutritious seafood lunch picnic on the beach

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • House 48 Shangani St, Zanzibar 3661, Tanzania | Meet your guide outside the Living Stone restaurant. His name called Milano Prada
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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

Check availability

Valid for 7 Hours, Tour With Meeting Point (Entry fees not Included) in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m
  • English

This option has a meeting time at 09:30, and it does not include the entry ticket, which costs $22 / 60,000 TZS per person.

Price details
P 3,162.75
P 1,929.28 x 2 AdultsP 3,858.56
Total
The previous price was P 6,325.50 and current price is P 3,858.56
39% off

Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off Without Entry Tickets

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

This option includes pickup and drop-off but excludes the entry fee of US$22 or TZS 60,000 for the Prison Island and Nakupenda trip

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 4,744.13 x 2 AdultsP 9,488.26
Total
Price is P 9,488.26

Tour with Meeting Point (Entry Tickets Included)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Choose this option for a meeting point and the entry fees included in the package

Starting time: 9:30
Price details
P 5,060.40 x 2 AdultsP 10,120.80
Total
Price is P 10,120.80

Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off With Entry Tickets

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Choose this option if you're staying outside of Stone Town and be picked up and dropped off directly at your hotel.

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 7,274.33 x 2 AdultsP 14,548.66
Total
Price is P 14,548.66

Private Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank with Entry Fees

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

This is a private tour that includes a private boat, private lunch, and a dedicated private guide. Please note that entry fees to the Prison Island are included in the tour price

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 12,018.45 x 2 AdultsP 24,036.90
Total
Price is P 24,036.90

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Roundtrip boat ride
  • Inclusions
    Guide
  • Inclusions
    Fruits
  • Inclusions
    Lunch seafood barbecue (There will be lunch available for vegetarians)
  • Inclusions
    Entry fees (if option selected)
  • Inclusions
    Snorkeling equipment
  • Inclusions
    Life jacket
  • Inclusions
    Bottle of water
  • Inclusions
    Soda
  • Exclusions
    Other personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year

What you can expect

  • Experience a packed full-day trip by boat as you head to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank 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 snorkeling equipment to explore the vibrant underwater world surrounding the sandbank. Relax on the sand, sunbathe, or engage in water activities like beach volleyball or paddleboarding. 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

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    • House 48 Shangani St, Zanzibar 3661, Tanzania | Meet your guide outside the Living Stone restaurant. His name called Milano Prada
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • House 48 Shangani St, Zanzibar 3661, Tanzania | Meet your guide outside the Living Stone restaurant. His name called Milano Prada
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Mizingani Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania | Meet our guide in front of Old Fort at 09h30
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania