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Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank Tour

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Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank Tour

Giant tortoises, turquoise sandbanks, seafood on the sea.

  • Full day (6–8 hours)
  • Price on request
  • Year-round

Overview

What this trip is

A standalone single-day Zanzibar excursion combining Prison/Changuu Island's giant Aldabra tortoises with snorkeling and a seafood beach lunch on the Nakupenda Sandbank.

Departure: 08:30 hotel pickup

Highlights

  • Historic Prison/Changuu Island
  • Giant Aldabra tortoises (100+ years old)
  • Snorkeling
  • Nakupenda Sandbank
  • Seafood beach lunch
  • Ocean photography

How the day runs

  • 08:30 hotel pickup
  • 09:30 boat from Stone Town
  • 10:00 Prison Island
  • 11:30 boat to Nakupenda
  • 12:30 swimming/snorkeling
  • 13:30 seafood lunch
  • 15:30 return
  • 16:00 hotel drop-off

Included

  • Hotel transfers
  • Boat trip
  • Prison Island entrance fee
  • Tortoise sanctuary visit
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Seafood lunch
  • Fruits & soft drinks
  • Professional guide

Not included

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

Good to know

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