About this experience
The “Prison Island Tour” in Zanzibar is unique for its “Aldabra giant tortoises”, some over 100 years old, which visitors can feed and interact with. The island also features historical ruins from its days as a quarantine station and offers excellent snorkeling in its coral-rich waters. Its blend of wildlife, history, and serene beaches makes it a standout experience.
“Nakupenda Sandbank”, on the other hand, is a breathtaking, uninhabited sandbar surrounded by turquoise waters. Its name means "I love you" in Swahili, and it lives up to the romance with its pristine beauty. Accessible only by boat, it’s perfect for swimming, snorkeling, or enjoying a fresh seafood barbecue on the sand. The sandbank’s secluded, postcard-perfect setting makes it a dream destination for relaxation and photography. Together, these tours showcase Zanzibar’s diverse charm—history and wildlife on Prison Island, and untouched natural beauty on Nakupenda.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private transportation
- Soda/Pop
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- Dinner
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary and highlights
Sandbank picnic in Zanzibar is a full day trip, departs in stone town near serena hotel at around 9:00am and we shall sail you away to prison island (changuu island) where the gaint tortoises found relaxing on the beach shrubs, after the snorkeling tour around the island we ahead to a sandbank where brilliant birdlife exists. Lunch (sea foods and drinks), relax on the sandbank, swim and listening to the birdlife around you and the skippers daughters lapping against the shore. In this tour you will discover alot of things
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Meeting and pickup information
- For those who use their own transport, please contact our team and we will provide you with the correct meeting point based on the location you are coming to.
- Traveler pickup is offered. we care about our customers, we are proud through you, to all customers who are in stone town we can reach them, except for customers who are outside of stone town we can reach you and organize transport for you but there are transport costs, don't be afraid our costs are friendly to the distance you are, all you have to do is make your booking and we will serve you
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Serengeti adventure
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Questions about this experience
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we care about our customers, we are proud through you, to all customers who are in stone town we can reach them, except for customers who are outside of stone town we can reach you and organize transport for you but there are transport costs, don't be afraid our costs are friendly to the distance you are, all you have to do is make your booking and we will serve you
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