Highlights
- Discover Prison Island and meet the tortoises that live there
- Snorkel in the beautiful clear waters
- Get the chance to discover and learn the stories of the buildings
- Dive into the pristine, crystal-clear waters of Nakupenda Sandbank
- Explore vibrant coral reefs while snorkeling
Description
OPTION 1 : Prison Island, Nakupenda
Historic Zanzibar in Prison island
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.
Meet the Giant Tortoises
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.
Relax and explore the Nakupenda Sandbank
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.
After this memorable day, our driver will drop you off back at your hotel.
Kindly note that the guide can flexibly adjust the route throughout the excursion.
OPTION 2 : Single Stone Town Tour with Meeting point
Experience the best of Zanzibar on this tour of Stone Town by foot.
Through a local guide discover the beauty of Stone Town which is the oldest city in Zanzibar. Take in the different historical landmarks and discover how the town has changed over time. This tour is a walking tour and with this, you will meet the locals and discover the best places to visit. From the ancient buildings to the busy markets and even learn a little about the slavery which went on back in the day. If you wish to enter any of the museums that we pass by during this tour, there will be additional costs for the entrance fees to be paid at the location.
Includes
Hotel pickup and Hotel drop-off (only if Private option selected)
Professional driver
Experienced tour guide available in English
Tour guides in French/Spanish/German (only if Private tour option selected not for shared tour)
seafood lunch
fresh tropical fruits
soft drinks
bottled water
Marine conservation fees (only if option choosen)
Boat transfer Stone town to Prison island
Boat transfer to Nakupenda Sandbank
Prison island Guided tour
Nakupenda Sandbank
Prison island fee of 22 USD per person (only if option choosen)
Excludes
Tip(optional)
Experienced tour guide in others languages (only if option selected and Private tour only) : Chinese/Russian/Czech
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
