Zanzibar Day Prison Island, Nakupenda Sandbank with Lunch
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Instant confirmation
- Guided tour in English, Spanish, Swahili, French, and German
About this experience
Come and experience a unique place called Prison Island by enjoying the ride to the island on a traditional dhow and learning more about Zanzibar’s history. Prison Island gets its name from the prison built to condemn Zanzibari citizens to be isolated from the island.
The prison was previously owned by an Arab to house his rebellious slaves, the prison was never actually used, and the island is now home to a tortoise sanctuary and a hotel. Prison Island is 20 minutes away from Stone Town by boat and has spectacular coral reefs for you to enjoy. Giant tortoises shuffle through the trees, with the infinite patience that old age brings. Originally thought to be from the Comoros Islands and Seychelles, some of these tortoises are thought to be over 100 years old.
End your day in the true paradise of the Nakupenda Sandbank where you will enjoy a lunch, fruits and soft drink. Nakupenda means “I love you” in Swahili, the local language of Tanzania. The moment you see and step foot on this sandbank you will fall in love with this little island. Discover the beautiful underwater world around this sandbank with snorkelling and greet all the little colourful fishes, other sea life and the most magical reefs.
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What’s included
- tour guide
- seafood lunch
- fresh fruits
- soft drink
- bottled water
- nakupenda sandbank
- prison island guided tour
- prison island fees of 22 USD per person (only if option selected)
Not included
- Tip(optional)
- Hotel pick up
- Hotel drop off
Itinerary
- 1
Starting location:
Cape Town Fish Market Zanzibar
- 2
Other water transport
(20 minutes)
- 3
Prison Island
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk
- 4
Other water transport
(20 minutes)
- 5
Nakupenda Beach
Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Lunch, Swimming, Snorkeling
- 6
Other water transport
(20 minutes)
- 7
Cape Town Fish Market, Zanzibar
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Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 99+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, Spanish, Swahili, French, and German
- Start times
- 08:30
Know before you go
- The meeting point is close to the entrance of the Cape Town Fish Market Restaurant in Forodhani, Stone Town.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
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Meeting point
- Address
- Forodhani Park, stone town, TZ
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 0.00000, 0.00000
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 5 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English, Spanish, Swahili, French, and German
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Meeting point, Forodhani Park, stone town, TZ.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 99 or older.
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From AED 257 per person (3–6 travelers)Free cancellation








