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Nakupenda SandBank & Prison Island

About this experience

A full day trips dedicate Prison island giant's tortoises visit, snorkeling, sunbathing tast of seafoods and seasonal fruits. The adventure starts from zanzibar Port with our local motorboat we ride towards Prison island, this island the native called ''CHANGUU" that means '' GIANTS TESTUDIAL" 35 minutes to across the sea, we visit the tortoises and the island, than our adventure will continue forward off snorkeling Prison island, viewing stunning array of colored corals and tropical fish of the island before reaching our beautiful place Nakupenda. A place where brilliant birdlife exists, very white sand, limpid and crystalline water.
You would live in the natural reserve that hospitable by its naturalistic and their proper pearls of Indian Ocean. Enjoy our seasonal fruits, sand bathing and our seafoods lunch relax on sunbank natural resort than going back to stone town.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr–8 hr
  • Private experience

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Nakupenda sand bank & prison
swimming: Snorkelling
Walking around the natural shore
Duration: 9 hours
beach tour
boat
Public tours: Mixing with others travellers

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr–8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr–8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • * Pick up from Stone Town Hotels.(please request and send us a massage in advance)
  • * Motorboat/ Go and Return
  • *Professional in Tourism and Good Hospitality and Certified Guide
  • * Entrance Fees/Prison Island (CHANGUU) Island
  • * Lunch/Seafoods and Soft Drinks
  • * Mask/Fins for Snorkeling

Not included

  • * Transport from other Parts of the Island(Tour Start in Stone Town Seaport)
  • * Tips/Gratuities for the Guide
  • Any Cost of Personal Nature

Itinerary and highlights

Walking around the nice shore
Swimming & to see tortoises in prison island and the history of the island
Snorkelling and see fish and corals
Get lunch seafood and soft drinks

Explore the rich diversity and natural sceneries of Prison Island with some histories from the past.

Meeting and pickup information

  • it's near by the seaport closely to Old custom
  • Old Fort the main entrance of the Fort it's near by Forodhani Garden
  • Darajni train building in front of the mini Market

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Explore Zanzibar local tour guides

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr–8 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Darajni train building in front of the mini Market
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–16; Youth tickets: age 17–25; Adult tickets: age 26+; Senior tickets: age 70+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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