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Zanzibar Stone Town Tour, Prison Island & Nakupenda with BBQ

By Ziocean Tours and Travel
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$72 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Cruise to Prison Island and meet giant tortoises
  • Sunbathe and swim on the dreamy Nakupenda Sandbank
  • Savour a fresh seafood BBQ by the ocean
  • Wander Stone Town’s streets, markets & landmarks
  • Experience Zanzibar’s history, culture & beauty
Activity location
    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Mizingani Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania | All guests needed to come to the meeting point outside of the main entrance of Zanzibar old fort in stone town.
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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

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Come to meeting point StoneTown (Entrance fees not included)
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

This option entrance fees are not included (please traveller take 22$pp for marine conservation fees and entrance fee of Prison island). All guest will have to come to the meeting point outside of the main entrance of Zanzibar Old Fort in stone town.

Starting time: 9:35 AM
Price details
NZ$72.06 x 2 AdultsNZ$144.12

Total
Price is NZ$144.12
Come to meeting point (old fort Zanzibar)
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

All guest will have to come to the meeting point which at the main entrance door of old fort building in stonetown.

Starting time: 9:35 AM
Price details
NZ$118.74 x 2 AdultsNZ$237.48

Total
Price is NZ$237.48
Tour with pickup & drop off from any hotel/anywhere Zanzibar
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

This is a group guided tour of Zanzibar Stone Town Tour, Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank with BBQ lunch.
Include Pickup and drop-off from any hotel/anywhere in Zanzibar.

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$189.99 x 2 AdultsNZ$379.98

Total
Price is NZ$379.98
Private Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off (All-inclusive)
  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m
  • English

This private experience of Zanzibar Stone Town Tour, Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank with BBQ lunch includes all taxes, fees pickup and drop-off from any hotel or location in Zanzibar, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free day from start to finish.

Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
NZ$271.41 x 2 AdultsNZ$542.82

Total
Price is NZ$542.82

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Zanzibar (Optional)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Nakupenda Sandbank
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Zanzibar City Tour/Stone Town Tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Prison Island Tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round boat trip
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Seafood BBQ lunch with fruits and soft drinks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional food preference for vegetarian and vegans (please let us know if you are vegetarian or vegans)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Marine conservation fees & Entrance fees at Prison Island (booked from 11 February 2026 onward)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets
  • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 95 years

What you can expect

Discover the Best of Zanzibar Stone Town Tour, Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank with BBQ.

Start your unforgettable Zanzibar adventure with a scenic boat ride to Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island. Famous for its giant Aldabra tortoises, some over a century old, the island offers a unique chance to get close to these gentle giants and take amazing photos. Stroll along the sandy paths and enjoy the serene surroundings of an island steeped in history, once used as a prison and a quarantine station during Zanzibar’s colonial era.

Next, sail to the breathtaking Nakupenda Sandbank, a pristine stretch of soft white sand appearing like a dream in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Relax under the sun, take a refreshing swim in calm, warm waters, or simply unwind while soaking in the stunning ocean views. While you enjoy this tropical paradise, our team will prepare a fresh seafood BBQ on the sandbank, featuring locally sourced fish, lobster, prawns, octopus, and seasonal fruits, served with refreshing drinks an authentic taste of Zanzibar by the sea.

After indulging in sun, sea, and delicious cuisine, return to Stone Town, the historic heart of Zanzibar and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its narrow, winding streets filled with vibrant markets, spice shops, and colonial-era buildings. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Old Slave Market, House of Wonders, Old Fort, and Sultan’s Palace, while your expert guide shares fascinating stories of Zanzibar’s rich history, from sultans to explorers to traders.

This full-day tour offers the perfect balance of nature, relaxation, and culture. Encounter wildlife and history on Prison Island, bask in the beauty of Nakupenda Sandbank, and immerse yourself in the charm of Stone Town. Whether you’re a history lover, beach enthusiast, or foodie, this experience promises unforgettable memories and a true taste of Zanzibar.

Location

Activity location
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    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Mizingani Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania | All guests needed to come to the meeting point outside of the main entrance of Zanzibar old fort in stone town.
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Mizingani Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania | All guests needed to come to the meeting point outside of the main entrance of Zanzibar old fort in stone town.
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania