Nakupenda Sandbank & Prison Island: Zanzibar Day Tour
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16 Ratings
Stone Town

Discover Zanzibar’s beauty with our Nakupenda Sandbank & Prison Island Full-Day Tour. Enjoy seafood, history, and personalized service for an unforgettable adventure.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve - Enjoy a secluded paradise with pristine white sands and clear turquoise waters, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing.
  • Prison Island Zanzibar - Explore this historical island, known for its giant tortoises, beautiful coral reefs, and the old prison, which now serves as a tourist attraction.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Guide: In-person: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Our Nakupenda Sandbank & Prison Island Full-Day Tour offers an unmatched blend of relaxation and adventure, set against the stunning backdrop of Zanzibar’s natural beauty.
We provide a personalized experience with small group sizes, ensuring individual attention and a more intimate exploration of these iconic locations.
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Location
Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(16 Ratings)
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Annem9043
Oct 26, 2025
Unforgettable day!! - We ( me and my Son) we had an unforgettable experience on this full day experience. From start to finish, our Tour Guide super caring guy! Nothing was too much for him to create Happy day for us! Boat trip, Amazing time on Island, where we had loverly Picnic if Seafood and plate of Fresh Fruit ..was so much and could not eat it all Had Walk about on Stone Town, to where Famous Rock Singers home, Freddie Mercury was born + was fortunate to see his last concert appearance in 1985: at Knebworth! We also visited Prison Island, where Men, Woman, and Children was kept as slaves ..chained up in so tiny conditions in 18 century there.😥 Our Tour Guide was very knowlegable on this subject!! Thank you so much for being so attenitive !!
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Brionnew
Oct 13, 2025
Mtika is the best - Look no further than Mtika! We booked him for 1 excursion during our week long honeymoon and he quickly became our tour guide for the remainder of the trip! He is very kind and professional, easy going and accommodating. Anything we asked for he was at our beck and call! Anything you need from drivers, to tours and boat rides, Mtika has you covered. We have referred our friends and family to him and plan to use his services the next time we go!
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227medoa
Jun 29, 2025
Well organized & informative - It’s was really interesting to know about the Stone Town. Then we did Prison Island Tour, which give us a positive impression.
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Benito
Jun 28, 2025
Nice one Mtika!! - We really enjoyed our city tour (in Stone Town) and our Prison island visit. Mtika gave us a nice explication!!! We really enjoyed our experience.
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Is875
Mar 4, 2025
Wonderful unforgettable trip. Everything was perfect. - First we visited a spice farm, then Prison Island and then the capital Stone Town. Everything was wonderfully organized and the drivers were very friendly. It was a great day trip. We can recommend it and exactly with our guide.
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Alescha
Jan 23, 2025
Highly recommended! - Highly recommended, very nice, accommodating. Very good communication, he had surprised us even with good German
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Alvah434
Dec 21, 2024
Fantastic guide, local secret places, exciting history, which gave more understanding of the city and culture! - We experienced secret local pearls in Stone Town, had exciting talk and got plenty of knowledge about Zanzibar’s history and culture from a very cute and knowledgeable guide! In addition, prison island was very interesting and it was great to see both the city and the island from the boat!
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The
Dec 21, 2024
Fantastic trip - Nice guide and lots of good mood. Good price. We are very happy for the trip and will be back soon. Feel us welcome!
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83alkisz
Dec 20, 2024
The Smiling Guy of Zanzibar - Our guide Mtika in Zanzibar was amazing! Always smiling, professional, and friendly, he made our trip unforgettable. The meal he cooked for us on Nakupenda Beach was the perfect touch. Highly recommended !
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Elreev83
Jun 28, 2025
Stone town & prison island - Had a wonderful day with Mr. Mtika. He showed us arround in Stone Town and told us everything about the history of Zanzibar. We also visited prison island with the giant tortoises. We would recommend mister Mtika for your future visits. Mtike is a very good guide!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).