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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Prison Island and learn about its historical background
• 02 Meet and interact with giant Aldabra tortoises
• 03 Swim and snorkel in clear turquoise waters at Nakupenda Sandbank
• 04 Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on a pristine sandbank

Discover Zanzibar on a full-day tour to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank. Explore the island's history and meet giant Aldabra tortoises before heading to a stunning sandbank surrounded by clear turquoise waters. Enjoy swimming, snorkelling, and relaxing on white sands while savouring a fresh seafood lunch with fruits and refreshments in a beautiful coastal setting.

Meet and take photos with the giant Aldabra tortoises.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Zanzibar, Changuu

Languages English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank Escape

• Begin your day with a boat ride to Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island.
• Explore the island, learn about its history, and see the historic building.
• Meet and take photos with the giant Aldabra tortoises.
• Continue by boat to Nakupenda Sandbank.
• Swim, snorkel, or relax on the white sandy beach.
• Enjoy a seafood lunch served with fresh fruits and refreshments.
• Use the provided facilities, including boat transfers, entrance fees, and snorkelling gear.
• Return by boat to Stone Town at around 3:30 PM.
• Get picked up and transferred back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Boat transfers
• Professional guide
• Entrance fees
• Tortoise sanctuary visit
• Snorkelling equipment
• Water and soft drinks
• Seafood lunch on the sandbank

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Beach towels
• Tips
• Travel insurance
• Any cost not listed under inclusions

What to bring

• Swimwear
• Towels
• Sunscreen
• Hat and sunglasses
• Waterproof sandals or flip-flops
• Light clothing
• Waterproof bag (to protect your valuables from splashes)

Know before you go

• Please note that this tour depends on weather conditions. If it rains on the day of your booking, we will need to reschedule the tour to another available day.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel lobby

Tour start

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.