1-Day Nakupenda Sandbank Boat Trip from Zanzibar with Seafood Lunch

1 Day Round trip from Your hotel in Zanzibar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Relax on a white-sand sandbank that appears off the coast of Stone Town
02 Enjoy hours of free time to swim, sunbathe, and take photos in clear, shallow water
03 Savor a fresh seafood lunch prepared on the sandbank with soft drinks and tropical fruit
04 Travel by private boat from the Forodhani seafront to Nakupenda Sandbank

Nakupenda is a white-sand sandbank that appears off the coast of Stone Town, surrounded by clear turquoise water and open views back toward the old town. This private trip takes care of the logistics, with hotel pickup in Zanzibar, a boat ride from the Forodhani seafront, and hours of free time to swim, sunbathe, and take photos in the shallow sea. Swimming gear is provided, tropical fruit is served during the day, and a fresh seafood lunch with soft drinks is prepared on the sandbank at midday. Because the sandbank rises and shrinks with the tide, departure times vary through the month and are confirmed before the day.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Zanzibar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Private Boat Trip to Nakupenda Sandbank

Morning: Hotel pickup after breakfast. Your driver takes you to the Forodhani seafront in Stone Town, where the boat departs for the sandbank.

Boat ride: About 20 minutes across the water to Nakupenda, a strip of white sand that rises out of the sea off Stone Town. The exact departure time depends on the tide, so we confirm it with you before the day.

On the sandbank: Free time to swim, float in clear, shallow water, sunbathe, and take photos. Swimming gear is provided, and tropical fruit is served during the day.

Midday: A fresh seafood lunch prepared by our team on the sandbank, served with soft drinks.

Afternoon: More time to relax and swim. Around 3:30 pm, the boat returns to Stone Town, where your driver meets you and takes you back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Your hotel in Zanzibar 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Zanzibar, with transfers to and from the Forodhani seafront in Stone Town
Private speedboat to Nakupenda Sandbank and back
Tour guide
Swimming gear
Seafood lunch with soft drinks
Tropical fruit
Government fees

What's Not Included

Flights, visas, and travel insurance
Alcoholic drinks and drinks beyond those served with lunch
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Personal expenses

What to bring

Swimwear and a towel
Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses
A change of clothes
Water shoes or sandals
A waterproof bag for your phone and camera
Cash for tips and personal purchases

Know before you go

The sandbank is exposed at lower tide, so the start time changes from day to day. We confirm your exact pickup time before the tour.
There is little natural shade on the sandbank. Plan for strong sun.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel lobby pickup anywhere in Zanzibar. We confirm your pickup time the day before based on the tide. The boat departs from the Forodhani seafront in Stone Town.

Tour start

Your hotel in Zanzibar

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.