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Zanzibar: Private Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank + BBQ

By Zanturtle Explore Tours and Safaris
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$99 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Traditional dhow boat sailing experience
  • Explore Prison Island (Changuu Island) and its historic prison ruins
  • Visit the giant Aldabra tortoise sanctuary
  • Enjoy a fresh seafood BBQ lunch on the sandbank
  • Perfect mix of history, nature, and beach relaxation

Activity location

    • Prison Island
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • R5QQ+QHJ, Zanzibar, Tanzania
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Special Private Tour: Forodhani Food Market Experience

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

This booking option offers a private guided tour with Forodhani Night Food Market experience. Explore historic sites, cultural streets, and Zanzibar’s heritage, then enjoy local flavours, fresh seafood, and delicious dishes at the lively night market.

Starting time: 3:55 PM
Price details
NZ$98.76 x 1 AdultNZ$98.76
Total
Price is NZ$98.76
Until Sat, 4 Jul

Group Tour: Meeting Point (Shared Tour Exclude Fees)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

This booking option includes a group tour to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank with seafood lunch. Visit giant tortoises and enjoy the beautiful beach. Conservation and entrance fees ($25 or 65,000 TZS) are excluded and payable on the tour day.

Starting time: 9:10 AM
Price details
NZ$155.84 x 1 AdultNZ$155.84
Total
Price is NZ$155.84

Group Tour: Meeting Point (Shared Tour Includes Fees)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

This booking option offers a group tour to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank with seafood lunch, Conservation and All Entrance fees are included. Visit giant tortoises, explore historic ruins and relax on white sandy beaches with crystal-clear waters.

Starting time: 9:10 AM
Price details
NZ$208.37 x 1 AdultNZ$208.37
Total
Price is NZ$208.37

Private Tour: All-inclusive (With Transfer Service)

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

This booking option offers a private tour of Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank with hotel transfer anywhere in Zanzibar. Includes seafood lunch and all fees. Explore giant tortoises, historic ruins, and relax on the beautiful white sandy beach.

Starting time: 9:25 AM
Price details
NZ$330.94 x 1 AdultNZ$330.94
Total
Price is NZ$330.94

Private Tour: Meeting Point (Fees Excluded)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

This booking option offers a private Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank tour with a meeting point arrangement. Includes seafood lunch and boat service. Conservation and entrance fees ($25 or 65,000 TZS) are excluded and payable on the tour day.

Starting time: 9:25 AM
Price details
NZ$330.94 x 1 AdultNZ$330.94
Total
Price is NZ$330.94

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off (if transfer option is selected)
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    Return boat transfer
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    Entry fees to Prison Island (if option is selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    BBQ seafood lunch (vegetarian available)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fresh tropical fruits and Soft drinks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel & fins)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Life jacket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Conservation fees (if option is selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Government taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Littering, Pets
  • Not suitable for: Pregnant women

What you can expect

Your day starts with a comfortable hotel pick-up by our professional driver, who will take you to the meeting point in Stone Town. From there, you will board a traditional dhow boat and begin a beautiful 30-minute sail across the clear blue waters to Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island.

On Prison Island, you will explore the old historical prison ruins built during the British colonial time and learn about its interesting history. You will also visit the famous giant tortoise sanctuary, where you can see and take photos with the Aldabra tortoises, some of which are more than 200 years old, along with peacocks and other small island wildlife.

After that, you will continue your journey by boat to the beautiful Nakupenda Sandbank. Here, you can enjoy swimming in crystal-clear water, relaxing on the white sand, sunbathing, and snorkelling while discovering colourful marine life in a peaceful ocean paradise.

Later, you will enjoy a delicious seafood BBQ lunch with fresh tropical fruits and soft drinks served on the sandbank. After a relaxing and unforgettable experience, you will sail back to Stone Town, and our driver will transfer you safely back to your hotel, marking the end of your wonderful day tour.

Location

Activity location

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    • Prison Island
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • R5QQ+QHJ, Zanzibar, Tanzania
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • R5QQ+QHJ, Zanzibar, Tanzania
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • R5QQ+QHJ, Zanzibar, Tanzania
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania