Nakupenda & Prison Island
- DurationFull day
- Start / endZanzibar / Zanzibar
- VehiclePrivate transfer & local guide
- Group sizeFrom 2 travellers
- PriceOn request
Giant tortoises on Prison Island, then swimming and snorkelling from the white sandbank of Nakupenda, with a seafood lunch.
A morning boat trip from Stone Town to Prison Island, with its old prison and giant land tortoises, continues to a white sandbank for swimming and snorkelling. A shaded tent, tropical fruits, spiced tea, fresh juices and a seafood lunch are waiting.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
-
Day 1Nakupenda & Prison Island
Leave Stone Town by boat for Prison Island, visit the old slave prison and the giant land tortoises, then continue to the white sandbank for swimming and snorkelling. Relax in the shaded tent with tropical fruits, spiced tea and fresh juices before a seafood lunch.
Route map
- ★Prison Island
- ★Nakupenda sandbank
- Drive
- Boat
- Highlights of this trip
Included
- Car
- Mineral water
- Marine park fee
- Lunch
- Soft drinks
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Good to know
Prices depend on season, group size and lodges, so we quote every trip personally — usually within a few hours.
A 10% deposit confirms your trip; the balance is due 14 days before you travel. Card, bank transfer or cash on arrival. Booking terms
Add a day, upgrade a lodge or combine with Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar — just ask.

