Zanzibar Adventure: Prison Island & Nakupenda
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Zanzibar

Explore Zanzibar’s wonders: meet ancient tortoises on Prison Island, then relax on Nakupenda’s pristine sandbank with snorkeling and a seafood BBQ.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank - Experience the refreshing breeze as you sail to the island.
    Explore the fascinating history of Prison Island.
    Encounter a variety of wildlife including turtles, peacocks, and antelopes.
    Snorkel in the pristine waters to discover vibrant coral reefs.
    Enjoy a delectable seafood BBQ lunch on a picturesque sandbank.
What's Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Hotel pick up for Stone Town City
  • Seafood lunch BBQ, fruits & soft drinks
  • Professional guide and snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
  • Transportation from your hotel and drop-off
Additional Information

This full-day boat excursion in Zanzibar offers two of the island’s most renowned experiences - a trip to Prison Island, home to ancient Aldabra tortoises, and a serene getaway to the Nakupenda Beach Sandbank for swimming, snorkeling, and a fresh seafood BBQ.
The day begins with feeding gentle giants at a historic prison that has been transformed into a…

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Location
Livingstone Beach Restaurant
The meeting point is out side of Living stone beach restaurant
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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By0uxb
Feb 23, 2026
Great experience fine guide and fair prices! - For a fun experience with a good guide who speaks good English. You tell with great enthusiasm about the island, ask good (honest) amounts and a nice person to go on the road with for a day then you should be at Musa. You can find him on the beach at the Jaz elite Aurora hotel that sits at Michamvi! Highly recommended!! Big difference from what the hotels or tripadvisor offers!
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Barbora_k
Jan 3, 2026
Recommended - My tour started slightly after 9:30 once the boats and groups were organized. I was in a group of 9 people, together with an English and Italian speaking guides. Both guides took so much care about us. We had fun on the boat when singing all kind of songs. We visited the prison, has some free time to see around, then we went to see the turtles. After that we went to Nakupenda where we had a nice food prepared directly on the beach. Take suncream with you as there might not be enought space to hide yourself in the shade. Nevertheless, it was nice experience to see the local people to do the barbecue. There was rice, french fries, sauce, seafood and fruits. Water was provided during whole trip. The only thing I expected better was nice snorchelling but unfortunately, there was no place in the sea to do it. One side of the island had big waves and on the other side where the sea was calm, clear and deep enough, there were plenty of boats. Thus do not expect much when it comes to the snorchelling. There were also no starfish during that day. Maybe you will be luckier. Have fun! I can recommend. Once you book, get in touch with the nice tour provider to determine the start of the tour.
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Evelyntr9382eu
Nov 9, 2025
Experience Nakupenda Sandbank - Great experience. The captain was knowledgeable and is kindness. I was a solo traveler and he made me comfortable with his conversation. I think to return again next year with my friend
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).