Zanzibar Day Trip to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank

Zanzibar, Tanzania
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

A Day tour to the giant land tortoises home that were imported from Seychelles in the late 19th Century with a no longer used prison also on the island. Explore the romantic Nakupenda Sandbank with fresh fruits and Seafood lunch.

Options

Shared No Transfer/No Tickets

with Meeting Point No tickets: Shared,without transfer. Prison island fee of 22 USD/60 000 shillings per person not included. Minimum 4 people to operate.

Private without Prison fees

Private with transfer no PIfee: This option does not include Prison island fee of 22 USD per person,to be paid at the cashier. Hotel transfer is included.

Private Tour with Prison fees

with Prison fees with Transfer: It is a Day Prison Island, Nakupenda Sandbank Tour. This option includes Prison island fee 22 USD per person &Hotel transfer

What's included

  • Boat Transportation to Prison and Nakupenda
  • Fresh Tropical Fruits
  • Bottled water
  • Prison island Guided tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off(only if option selected)
  • Nakupenda Sandbank
  • Seafood Lunch
  • Prison island entry ticket 22 USD per person (only if Private option selected)
  • Experienced Tour guide
  • Soft drinks
  • Professional driver
  • Tips(optional)

What to expect

  1. Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
    3m · Admission ticket included
    Here you get to be at the home of the giant land tortoise and also the prison which isn't used and learn a little bit about it. Get the chance to also learn a little bit about the prison on this island. From 15.1.2024 the entrance for Prison island will be 12 + 3 usd ( marine conservation).
  2. Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve
    2h · Admission ticket included
    End your day in the true paradise of the Nakupenda Sandbank where you will enjoy a lunch, fruits and soft drink. Nakupenda means “I love you” in Swahili, the local language of Tanzania. The moment you see and step foot on this sandbank you will fall in love with this little island. Discover the beautiful underwater world around this sandbank with snorkelling and greet all the little colourful fishes, other sea life and the most magical reefs.

    Kindly note this tour is subjected to weather conditions. For the shared tour a minimum of 4 people is required for the tour to operate.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Shared option. Meet the guide at 09:00 am at Mizingani Seafront. It is a Day Prison Island, Nakupenda Sandbank Tour with Lunch. Enjoy a relaxing day. This option is shared and without transfer. It does not include the Prison island fee of 22 USD/60 000 shillings per person, pay at cashier.

End point

Shared option. Meet the guide at 09:00 am at Mizingani Seafront. It is a Day Prison Island, Nakupenda Sandbank Tour with Lunch. Enjoy a relaxing day. This option is shared and without transfer. It does not include the Prison island fee of 22 USD/60 000 shillings per person, pay at cashier.

Pickup details

Private option with transfer : Kindly be at the reception 5 minutes in advance. Upon arrival the driver will confirm your names at the reception.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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