Tanzania · Cruise & Sailing

10-Hour Zanzibar Sandbank Picnic with Prison Island Dhow Cruise

10 Hours Round trip from Jitini St Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a traditional dhow ride to Prison Island
02 See Giant Aldabra Tortoises on Prison Island
03 Swim and snorkel among colourful corals and tropical fish
04 Relax on a white sandy sandbank with a seafood lunch and drinks

Explore Zanzibar's sandbanks in the middle of the ocean as you walk along the white sand, sunbathe, swim, and snorkel in the clear water. Sail on a traditional dhow to Prison Island, where you can see Giant Aldabra Tortoises if you are lucky. You may also get a chance to spot colourful corals and tropical fish while spending the day on a beautiful sandy beach.

Sail on a traditional dhow to Prison Island, where you can see Giant Aldabra Tortoises if you are lucky.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Zanzibar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dhow Cruise to Prison Island and Sandbank Escape

Experience sailing on a traditional dhow to Prison Island. Here, you can see the Giant Aldabra Tortoises and then go swimming and snorkelling among the islands' colourful corals and tropical fish.
Head to the next stop at Sandbank, where you will enjoy a beautiful white sandy beach and a delicious seafood lunch with drinks included. The tranquil sandbank sits in the ocean and suddenly comes to life with the sounds of seabirds flying above.