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Zanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank Tour With Lunch

By My Trip Adventure
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$170 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore the rich history of Prison Island and learn about its former residents.
  • Feel the wind in your hair as you sail to a low-lying island carpeted in trees.
  • Snorkel in crystal clear waters in search of coral reefs at Nakupenda Sandbank.
  • Observe a wide array of wildlife including tortoises, peacocks, and antelopes.
  • Tuck into a fresh and delicious seafood BBQ lunch on the island's sandbank.

Activity location

    • Prison Island
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Prison Island
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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Valid for 6 Hours, Tour no hotel ransfer go and return & no prison entry ticket in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

No hotel pick up and drop-off included in this toption. No entry ticket in prison island you have to pay 40,000TZS or 15$ Per person during the day of activity

Price details
AU$170.47 x 2 AdultsAU$340.94
Total
Price is AU$340.94
Tour with hotel transfer go and return & Prison entry ticket
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

This option include Hotel pick up and drop-off with prison island entry ticket.

Price details
AU$242.09 x 2 AdultsAU$484.18
Total
Price is AU$484.18

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off transfer (if option is selected).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round trip boat transfer.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional local guide.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Seafood lunch.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fresh seasonal tropical fruits.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel, and fins).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Life jacket.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Soft drinks.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tip
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal Items
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off transfer (if option is selected).

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Littering, Making fire
  • Not suitable for: Children under 2 years, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Take a boat ride from Stone Town straight to the illustrious historic prison of Changuu Island known commonly as Prison Island. Explore the ancient prison ruins which were erected by the British colony of Zanzibar.

Then, visit a sanctuary for Aldabra tortoises – one of the largest tortoises in the world, weighing up to 200 kilos, also known to be one of the longest-living creatures in the world. the oldest tortoise is over 196 years of age. Learn about these giant land tortoises that were brought to Zanzibar from Seychelles.

Also spot peacocks with large and brilliant feathers, making them the symbol of beauty, royalty, and good fortune for Prison Island. Interact with these amazing creatures and take pictures.

Wrap up your day at Nakupenda Sandbank and its crystal clear blue waters, which are ideal for snorkelling, sunbathing, swimming, and relaxing. Later, be treated to a fresh seafood lunch alongside seasonal tropical fruits and soft drinks.

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Location

Activity location

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    • Prison Island
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Prison Island
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania