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Private Nakupenda Sandbank and Stone Town Tour with BBQ Lunch

By Spice and sand tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$152 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the stunning Nakupenda Sandbank and the historic Stone Town in Zanzibar on this exclusive private tour. Begin with a comfortable hotel pickup, followed by a scenic boat ride across turquoise waters to Nakupenda Beach, where you can relax on soft sands or swim in warm ocean waters. Savour a freshly prepared lunch featuring local dishes and tropical fruits right on the sandbank, making for a memorable dining experience. Afterwards, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town, guided through its narrow streets filled with history, vibrant markets, and unique architecture.

  • Full-day private tour featuring Nakupenda Sandbank and Stone Town
  • Includes hotel pickup, private boat transfer, and professional guide
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch on the sandbank with seafood and tropical fruits
  • Explore the rich culture and history of Stone Town with insightful stories

Activity location

  • Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve
    • Stone Town, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • R5QQ+JR
    • Sokoku Street
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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Excursions without pickup
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Price details
AU$152.29 x 1 AdultAU$152.29
Total
Price is AU$152.29
Private Nakupenda Sandbank & Stone Town Tour with BBQ Lunch
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Price details
AU$230.61 x 1 AdultAU$230.61
Total
Price is AU$230.61

What's included, what's not

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    Professional local guide
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    Bottled water
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    Entrance fee
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    Government Fees
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    Lunch
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    It's offered if included in the option you chose
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    Parking Fees
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Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
Your guide will meet you at the harbour and accompany you by boat to Nakupenda Beach, a beautiful sandbank located in the middle of the Indian Ocean near Stone Town. Once you arrive, you will see a stretch of soft white sand surrounded by clear turquoise water. Travellers will have time to relax on the sandbank, swim in the warm shallow waters, and enjoy the peaceful ocean views. The guide will assist you in finding the best spots for swimming, relaxing, and taking photos. During your visit, a freshly prepared lunch will be served on the sandbank. Guests will enjoy local dishes accompanied by tropical fruits and refreshing soft drinks while experiencing the unique atmosphere of dining in the middle of the ocean. This stop offers a relaxing beach experience and beautiful scenery, making it one of the most memorable highlights of a visit to Zanzibar.

Stone Town

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
After your relaxing time at Nakupenda Beach, you will return by boat to Stone Town to continue the experience with a guided walking tour through the historic heart of Zanzibar. Your guide will lead you through the narrow streets filled with coral stone buildings, beautifully carved wooden doors, and vibrant local markets. Along the way, you will learn about the rich history and cultural influences that shaped the town, including African, Arab, Indian, and European traditions. During the walk, you will see important historical landmarks such as the Old Fort, the iconic House of Wonders, and the historic Old Slave Market, Freddie Mercury's house, spice market and others attractions This part of the tour gives travellers the opportunity to explore the cultural heritage of Zanzibar while discovering the stories behind the island’s past and daily life in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Location

Activity location

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    Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve
    • Stone Town, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    R5QQ+JR
    • Sokoku Street
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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