Nakupenda & Prison Island

Zanzibar Full day Private
Overview

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

Giant tortoises on Prison IslandNakupenda sandbankSnorkellingSeafood lunch

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 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.

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Route map

Stone Town★Prison Island★Nakupenda sandbank10 km
  1. ★Prison Island
  2. ★Nakupenda sandbank
  • Drive
  • Boat
  • Highlights of this trip
Illustrative map — roads and distances are approximate.

Included

  • Car
  • Mineral water
  • Marine park fee
  • Lunch
  • Soft drinks

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Good to know

Your personal quote

Prices depend on season, group size and lodges, so we quote every trip personally — usually within a few hours.

Easy booking

A 10% deposit confirms your trip; the balance is due 14 days before you travel. Card, bank transfer or cash on arrival. Booking terms

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