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Prison Island & Nakupenda SandBank Boat Trip: Uncover Hidden Treasures and Natural Beauty
4.6
19 Ratings
Zanzibar
Uncover hidden treasures and natural beauty on a boat trip to Prison Island and Nakupenda SandBank. See giant aldabra tortoises and an old prison, enjoy a seafood lunch, relax on the sandbank, and swim in crystal-clear waters.
Uncover hidden treasures and natural beauty on a boat trip to Prison Island and Nakupenda SandBank. See giant aldabra tortoises and an old prison, enjoy a seafood lunch, relax on the sandbank, and swim in crystal-clear waters.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve - Discover a breathtaking sandbank encircled by turquoise waters, ideal for both relaxation and adventure. Enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear Indian Ocean, snorkeling among vibrant coral reefs filled with colorful fish, and sunbathing on soft, white sands. Savor a delicious seafood lunch freshly prepared on the…
- Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve - Discover a breathtaking sandbank encircled by turquoise waters, ideal for both relaxation and adventure. Enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear Indian Ocean, snorkeling among vibrant coral reefs filled with colorful fish, and sunbathing on soft, white sands. Savor a delicious seafood lunch freshly prepared on the beach, while admiring the stunning views of the endless sea and sky. This idyllic spot offers a peaceful retreat, showcasing the natural beauty of Zanzibar at its best.
- Prison Island - Changuu Private Island - Explore a historic site with a captivating past. Initially constructed as a prison, the island now serves as a sanctuary for giant Aldabra tortoises, some over a century old, where you can interact and take photos with these gentle giants. Stroll along the island’s lush paths, visit the remnants of the old prison, and learn about its rich history from our knowledgeable guides. Surrounded by beautiful blue waters, you can also enjoy snorkeling or simply relax and soak in the tranquil atmosphere of this unique island destination.
What's Included
- Pick up and drop off from your Hotel (Around stone town)
- Professional Tour guide
- Snorkeling equipment
- Mineral water
- Seafood’s lunch with Mineral water
- Pick up and drop off from your Hotel (Around stone town)
- Professional Tour guide
- Snorkeling equipment
- Mineral water
- Seafood’s lunch with Mineral water
What's Not Included
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Expenses of a personal nature
Additional Information
Escape to paradise on our Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank Boat Trip, a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation! Begin with a visit to the historic Prison Island, where you’ll encounter giant tortoises and explore the fascinating remnants of the island’s past. Then, sail to the pristine Nakupenda Sandbank, where you can soak up the sun, swim in…
Escape to paradise on our Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank Boat Trip, a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation! Begin with a visit to the historic Prison Island, where you’ll encounter giant tortoises and explore the fascinating remnants of the island’s past. Then, sail to the pristine Nakupenda Sandbank, where you can soak up the sun, swim in crystal-clear waters, snorkel among vibrant coral reefs, and enjoy a delicious beachside seafood lunch prepared just for you. This unforgettable experience offers a unique glimpse into Zanzibar’s natural beauty and history, making it a must-do for any traveler seeking an extraordinary day on the water.
Location
Stone Town
Meeting point is near the house of wonder opposite to forodhani park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(19 Ratings)
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Christoper_d
Jun 28, 2024
Great time - Great tour guide. Boat captain was fun too. The whole trip was a good one and everything we needed was provided.
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471fanam
Jan 3, 2024
Highly recommend - My boyfriend and I spent 5 days in Zanzibar and loved it. We went on two days of tours with Zan Archpelago Tours. We booked the first one through TripAdvisor and our guide was Ishmael. He was fantastic - super knowledgeable, personable and fun. We booked the second tour with this operator via WhatsApp because we couldn’t find an existing itinerary that covered everything we wanted, so this tour operator prepared an itinerary based on our specific preferences. Ishmael was so great that we requested him again for our second day. All the activities were so well organized and a lot of fun. Highly recommend Zan Archpelago and specifically Ishmael.
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Roxyda27
Oct 9, 2023
Amazing trip to Prison island and I Nakupenda island - We booked a day trip to prison island and to Nakupenda island (sand bank).
We paid extra for a transfer from our hotel near Kendwa Beach to stone town which was $80 including return.
The boat took us to both islands.
The tour guide at Prison island was very informative and helpful we also got to feed the tortoises.
We went on to Nakupenda island which was beautiful ! where they prepared use a beautiful BBQ lunch which tasted incredible and we got to swim and take pictures.
Definitely worth the money and was affordable.
The staff was very friendly and helpful :)
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Tataducha
Sep 2, 2023
Exceptional experience - On the prison island we can visit and even feed the giant turtles that inhabit it, dozens of them! There is also a restaurant with a terrace under the biggest tree we have ever seen. Beautiful landscapes with the turquoise sea as a background. On the sandbank, another incredible experience with diving in an ocean with a temperature of 28° and tasting freshly cut fruit.
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Saoirsem98
Dec 15, 2022
Solo trip to Prison Island and Nakupenda. - Had an excellent day trip with Muustar. Very friendly and polite. He was able to answer questions and the day was very chill - no rushing or stuck to a time limit. He also very kindly offered to take photos throughout the day. The food on the sandbar was delicious. I would definitely recommend this to visitors to Stone Town.
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Vnyrdr
Nov 1, 2022
A great experience! - An excellent trip all around. Yussef was a great guide, got us to the tortoises before the huge crowd, and had a great afternoon snorkeling and relaxing on the sandbar beach. Great lunch. Would definitely recommend!
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Maria_n
Oct 8, 2022
Solo traveler - This was such a well organized trip. Every single activity was well planned and so much fun. I particularly want to thank my guide, Rose, and driver Ibra, for their hospitality and making sure I was happy. The dolphins were my and cave were my favorite parts! I would also like to add that I was a solo traveler and enjoyed myself!
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Jenpark
Jul 3, 2022
Very accommodating - I booked a tour with Zan Archipelago but then got very sick the morning of and could not go. The people at Zan were very understanding and accommodating and were able to refund part of my money. Excellent customer service.
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Dangraymtb
Aug 29, 2024
Not bad but nothing unforgettable... - Nothing went terribly wrong, but the all in all experience could even better. The guys who accompanied us tried their best, but the the all trip was a bit rough and ready. Nakupenda is magic place and worth going while in Zanzibar.
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Doctorexercise
Sep 19, 2024
DO NOT HIRE THIS EXCURSION - Don't take this tour. It's not worth it. It's very expensive for what you're actually going to do and see. First you'll be taken to a sandbank with no seabed, you'll only see seaweed. In the background you see the port of stone town (from where you take the boat).
Of course, the food they put us was brutal, I can not say anything about this, a tray for 5 people at least of different fruits and another tray with fries and seafood great for also about 5 people (there were 2).
Then you'll go to prison island... a real scam. They sell you the tour as a whole day... we have actually been 3 1/2 hours in total + transfers depending on where you stay.
Rent a motorbike or a car ($20 x day) go to stone town and negotiate with a boatman to take you. About 70000 Tanzanian shillings which is about 23-25 dollars. Shopping 2 mangoes and a bunch of bananas and ready. You add the entrance to prison island and the gas and for 60-70 dollars you have it done
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