Prison Island + Nakupenda Island Tour

Discover two of Zanzibar’s most stunning coastal spots in one unforgettable tour. Begin with a visit to the historic Prison Island to meet the giant Aldabra tortoises, then sail to the crystal-clear Nakupenda Sandbank to swim, relax, and enjoy a fresh seafood BBQ lunch right on the beach.

Tour Overview

🕒 Duration

Half Day

🫂 Group Size

Minimum: 2 People

⭐ Rating

Price

$ 210/=

Detailed Itinerary

✅ Hotel Pickup (Morning)

•Pickup from your hotel and transfer to Stone Town port

1️⃣ Prison Island (Changuu Island)

•Short boat ride from Stone Town (approx. 25 mins)

•Guided tour of the giant tortoise sanctuary (some over 150 years old!)

•Explore old prison ruins and coral stone structures

•Optional snorkeling around the reef

2️⃣ Nakupenda Sandbank Experience

•Ride to the nearby Nakupenda Island Sandbank

•Swim in turquoise waters, sunbathe, or snorkel

•Enjoy a delicious seafood BBQ lunch on the beach: grilled fish, prawns, calamari, rice, chapati, tropical fruits & soft drinks

•Free time to explore, take photos, and relax in paradise

🚐 Hotel Drop-Off

After lunch and relaxing, return to your hotel in the early afternoon

Tour Highlights

🐢 Visit Prison Island & Giant Tortoises
🏝️ Relax at Nakupenda Sandbank
🤿 Swim & Snorkel in Crystal Waters
🍤 Fresh Seafood BBQ on the Beach

What's Included

•✔️ Round-trip hotel transfers

•✔️ Boat rides to/from Prison Island & Nakupenda

•✔️ Entrance fees

•✔️ Guided visit to tortoise sanctuary

•✔️ Seafood BBQ lunch & soft drinks

•✔️ Bottled water

•✔️ Snorkeling gear (on request)

•✔️ English-speaking guide

•➕ Vegetarian lunch available

What to Bring

•Swimsuit & towel

•Sunscreen & sunglasses

•Flip-flops or sandals

•Camera or GoPro

•Light beachwear

Perfect For

•🐢 Wildlife & nature fans

•💑 Romantic getaways

•👨‍👩‍👧 Families & groups

•📸 Photography & beach lovers