6-Hour Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank Tour with Seafood Lunch

• Hotel pick-up: Meet your guide at the hotel for a short briefing before heading to Forodhani for your boat transfer.
• Boat ride to Prison Island: Enjoy a 20-30 minute traditional boat ride across turquoise waters while learning about the island's history as a detention and quarantine site.
• Explore Prison Island: Encounter the famous giant Aldabra tortoises, some over a century old. Visit the historic prison ruins and quarantine buildings, and learn about the island's past and conservation efforts.
• Depart for Nakupenda Sandbank: Sail towards the stunning Nakupenda Sandbank, meaning

I love you in Swahili, and admire the endless stretch of white sands surrounded by blue seas.

• Relaxation on the sandbank: Swim, snorkel, sunbathe, or unwind under shaded seating as you enjoy the peaceful surroundings and crystal-clear lagoon waters.
• Seafood lunch on the beach: Relish a freshly prepared seafood buffet featuring grilled fish, prawns, calamari, rice, salads, chapati, and tropical fruits, served right on the sandbank. Vegetarian options are available on request.
• Free time at Nakupenda: Spend more time relaxing, swimming, or taking photographs of this breathtaking paradise.
• Return boat ride to Stone Town: Cruise back to Stone Town as your guide shares stories of Zanzibar's rich marine and cultural heritage.
• Drop-off at hotel: Conclude your tour with a comfortable return transfer and lasting memories of history, wildlife, and tropical beauty.