Tanzania · Beach & Island

Prison Island & The Love Island - Full Day Tour in Zanzibar

8 Hours Round trip from Zanzibar Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank in one day
02 Learn the history of Prison Island with a local guide
03 Feed and photograph the giant tortoises
04 Enjoy swimming and snorkeling in clear coastal waters
05 Relax and sunbathe on the sandbank
06 Seafood lunch with tropical fruits and drinks included
07 Boat ride from Stone Town area
08 Full-day Zanzibar island and beach experience

Discover two of Zanzibar’s most memorable coastal highlights in one full-day experience, combining a visit to historic Prison Island with time on the beautiful Nakupenda Sandbank. Learn about the island’s past from your guide, meet the famous giant tortoises, and enjoy scenic boat transfers as you explore the waters just off Stone Town.

After your time on Prison Island, continue to Nakupenda for swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, and a seafood lunch served with tropical fruits and drinks. With white sand, clear water, and colorful marine life, this tour offers a relaxed day of sightseeing and beach time in the Indian Ocean.

Discover two of Zanzibar’s most memorable coastal highlights in one full-day experience, combining a visit to historic Prison Island with time on the beautiful Nakupenda Sandbank.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Zanzibar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Prison Island and Love Island Experience

This is the full day combined experiences tour; of Prison Island with the nearest sandbank known as Nakupenda Sandbank.

On the same day, you will visit both two unique places. Driver will come to pick you up from the Hotel, and start driving to Jitini in Stone Town.

This place is our transfer point to Prison Island. Here is where you will meet our professional local to start your adventurous day trip.

In this tour you will start with exploring Prison Island, our tour guide will give you some history of this incredible Island, and then you will have fun time to feed the Giant tortoises and take photos with them.

After some time at prison island, you will leave ahead to Nakupenda Sandbank. Get prepared to swim and snorkeling, have the test of mouth watering tropical fruits with delicious seafoods lunch.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Zanzibar 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guided Tour in English
Prison Island Tour
Dhow Cruise
Sun Bathing at Nakupenda Island
Sea Food BBQ
Soda/Pop
Bottled Water
Lunch
Snorkeling
Swimming

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Know before you go

PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Our Guide will be outside the restaurant. Hand the printed voucher to him for confirmation.

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