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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This private excursion pairs the historical intrigue of Prison Island with the pristine beauty of Nakupenda Sandbank. Your journey begins at Changuu Island, home to the weathered ruins of a 19th-century quarantine station. Here, you will encounter the famed Aldabra giant tortoises—majestic creatures, some over 150 years old, that form a rare sanctuary in the Indian Ocean. After exploring the island's past, you will boat to the Nakupenda Sandbank, a stunning ribbon of white sand that emerges from the turquoise tide. This leg of the tour is dedicated to relaxation and marine discovery, offering ample time to snorkel among vibrant coral reefs or swim in the clear, shallow waters. To complete the experience, a fresh seafood buffet featuring lobster, prawns, and seasonal fruits is prepared on-site and served with refreshments. It is a seamless blend of Zanzibar’s unique heritage and its most breathtaking natural landscapes, designed for an exclusive and leisurely pace.
What's included
Boat fees
Proffesional local guide
Local lunch
Personal expenses
Pickup and drop off outside Stone town per way
What to expect
Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
3h · Admission ticket included
Imagine stepping onto an island that’s flipped the script—once built as a prison to keep people in, it’s now a peaceful sanctuary where the locals are massive Aldabra tortoises. You’ll get to hang out with these gentle giants, some of whom have been roaming around for over a hundred years, and honestly, they’re pretty great at posing for photos. Between shell-rubbing and snacks for the tortoises, you can wander through the old ruins and overgrown paths while hearing the wild backstories of the place from guides who really know their stuff. Since you’re surrounded by that signature Zanzibar blue, it’s worth grabbing a mask to see what’s happening underwater or just finding a quiet spot on the shore to soak up the stillness. It’s a strange, beautiful mix of heavy history and total relaxation that you won't find anywhere else
Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve
3h
Imagine stepping onto a tiny, glowing sliver of white sand dropped right in the middle of the most intense turquoise water you’ve ever seen. It’s the kind of place where you can just kick off your shoes and dive straight into the Indian Ocean, which feels more like a warm pool than the sea. If you grab a snorkel, you’ll find yourself drifting over coral gardens that are absolutely buzzing with neon-colored fish and hidden sea life. After you've had your fill of the water, there’s nothing better than lounging on the powdery shore while the smell of fresh seafood grilling on an open fire starts to drift your way. It’s a total reset for the senses—just you, a plate of amazing food, and a view where the sky and the ocean melt into one. This is Zanzibar at its most raw and beautiful, and honestly, it’s a day you’ll probably be thinking about for years.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Driver will pick you up at your hotel's reception
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
