Prison Island Exploration: A Journey to Nakupenda Beach and Historic Stone Town Tour

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Embark on a private guided full day tour to Prison Island and Nakupenda Beach. Explore historical buildings, play with giant tortoises, snorkel at a pristine sandbank, and enjoy a buffet lunch. Then, escape to Stone Town for a city tour, visiting markets, historical sites, and museums.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Prison Island - Changuu Private Island - Stop At: Prison Island - Changuu Private Island.
Discover natural beauty of Prison Island on this full Day Tour that includes a Snorkeling on a Pristine Corals. With your Guide, visit the viewpoint at Prison Historical Buildings and a long Jetty with Peacocks. See Giant Tortoises Sunbathe on a beautiful…

What's Included

Private transportation
Lunch
Use of snorkeling equipment
All fees and/or taxes

What's Not Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Additional Information

Initiate your exclusive full day guided excursion any time between 9h00 and 17h30. Greet your skilled guide and boatman as you step aboard your steam-engine wooden vessel. Travel to the distinguished island on a 30-minute journey. Absorb the island’s history and explore past centuries through its historical structures, which have functioned as a prison,…

Location

Prison Island - Changuu Private Island

Off the Coast From Stone Town, Shangani

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Resort45559293172

Nov 21, 2024

A well organised, fulfilling and joyful trip - it is worth it! - We were very fortunate and grateful to have had this trip delivered by the brilliant duo of Amena and Jigga Boy. They both had a great entertaining rapport between them, and made us feel relaxed and safe immediately. The vehicle was clean & comfortable - Jigga boy was a great, friendly & confident driver. Amena is a real credit to herself profession and made our day feel extra special. The tour overall was very interesting and had a real variety of experiences to it - from the joy and bliss on the beautiful Nakupenda sandbank to the hustle and bustle of culture in Stone town to learning of the dark history of slavery both here and on prison island. With this we felt such peace and happiness with the giant tortoises! With the experience, the food prepared for us on Nakupenda was so delicious! If you are able to book this tour then it won’t disappoint and if through booking you get Amena as your guide like we did, you’ve hit the jackpot. Her knowledge, personable adaptable nature, humour and confidence in delivery makes her a premier guide!

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529annikar

Nov 13, 2024

Nice beach day out - We had an amazing day with our guide Amina on Nakupenda Beach, Prison Island and Stone Town. Amina was very friendly and provided lots of good information. The driver Rashid was also super nice and watched our luggage during the trip.

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L7656ccceciliaj

Sep 20, 2024

Great company, with great staffs and great tour over all - We had a great tour guide and her name is Amina. She was very informed about the history of prison Island, professional and patient. We also had a great cheerful driver name Abdul. His name name Simba. He offered to be our DJ as well. We really enjoyed our tour and it was fun being with them.

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Anastasia_h

Aug 29, 2024

Amazing experience with a fantastic guide! - What an incredible experience! Amina was such an intelligent and friendly guide who made my experience so unique and special! Our driver who was known as Simba was brilliant getting us to each of the places! I came as a solo female and I felt very safe and had a brilliant time! Thank you Amina for showing me all around stone town and prison island! This excursion is not one you want to miss, worth every penny :) thank you!

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Nicolaedaniel_r

Aug 28, 2024

A "must do" in Zanzibar - We had a full and delightful day visiting wonderful places with the guide Ibrahim and the driver Abdul (Simba). We started with Prisoners' Island where we learned the history of the place and could admire the beautiful giant turtles. Then we arrived at Nakupenda beach where we had time for the beach and swimming. Also here a delicious seafood lunch was prepared for us. We returned on land to Stone Town where we saw Freddy Mercury's house and visited the central bazaar where we had time for shopping. We were shown the constructive styles of the houses from the perspective of the civilizations that left their mark on the place (Arabs and Indians). The walk ended in the city's main square, where we were picked up by car to the hotel. Recommended 100%. Nicolae Daniel Radu & Eduard Petre from Bucharest-Romania.

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Marcel_h

Aug 3, 2024

Our Guide Abas Y. Kassim... - Our Guide Abas Y. Kassim from Zan Mango Tours did an amazing job. We enjoyed the whole day, he explained everything in german and also knew the best german Schlager songs. He gave us all the time to enjoy the tour and told us the history behind everything. Best tourguide in Zanzibar.

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H3619xicraigh

Jun 22, 2024

Stone Town, Tangawizi Spice Farm, Prison Island - Be sure to ask specifically for Ibrahim to lead you through your Zanzibar day tour. His exceptional knowledge, communication skills, good nature and wonderful sense of humour will make all the world’s difference in how you see this magnificent island. From Stone Town to the Spice farms, and onto Prison Island for some of the most spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, Ibrahim brings insight to deepen all of these experiences. Abraham is also connected to drivers and boat captains who are highly skilled and have your safety top of mind, so you’re open to simply observe and soak in all the wonders that await you.

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Narmina_f

Jun 7, 2024

Nice tour of Zanzibar! - This tour is a must do as allowing you to see the best spots of Zanzibar in one day. It starts at Prison island where you can see huge tortoises, following by the relaxing time in Nakupenda beach with lovely sea food for lunch, ending with the historical part and walk around the Stone town. The guide Abbas was amazing and was giving information about the island and its history throughout the whole duration of the tour!

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Ioanp288

Nov 3, 2024

Day trip to Prison Island and Nakupenda - The trip was really nice, but not so much to see in Stone town as most of the landmarks are under renovation (Old fort, House of wonders etc). Prison Island was good and the tortoise sanctuary is something to see. Nakupenda Sand bank is amazing: clear water and white sand. There was also seafood lunch prepared in front you and it's super tasty. My guide, Mr. P was hepfull although he is still new in the business. Overall a nice experience but a little bit overrated. I would say real price is max 100 USD.

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Laurence_d

Aug 6, 2024

Nice landscape, sentences needed - Nakupenda beach is exceptional, really amazing. Prison island with turtles was poorly interesting. We visit Stone town really fast, less than an hour. Our guide was a kind young man. Kind but nearly mute…

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