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Overview
Discover Zanzibar’s highlights on a full-day tour combining the beautiful Nakupenda Sandbank, historic Prison Island, and the UNESCO-listed Stone Town. Enjoy swimming and relaxing on the sandbank, explore Prison Island and meet giant Aldabra tortoises.
Highlights
Description
Explore three of Zanzibar’s most popular attractions on one memorable day: Nakupenda Sandbank, Prison Island, and historic Stone Town.
Your experience begins with pickup from your hotel and transfer to the departure point. From there, take a boat across the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean toward Nakupenda Sandbank. Depending on the tide and sea conditions, enjoy time swimming, relaxing on the white sandy beach, taking photos, and experiencing the beautiful tropical surroundings.
Continue by boat to Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island. Discover the island’s history and visit the famous giant Aldabra tortoises. You will have time to walk around the island, take photos, and enjoy the peaceful coastal scenery.
After the island experiences, continue to Stone Town, the historic heart of Zanzibar. With your local guide, explore the narrow streets and discover important landmarks, historic buildings, local markets, and Zanzibar’s unique blend of African, Arab, Indian, and European influences.
At the end of the tour, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to your hotel after experiencing some of the best natural, historical, and cultural attractions of Zanzibar.
What's included
Itinerary
08:00 AM – Hotel Pickup
Meet your driver at the hotel reception and transfer to the boat departure point.
08:30 AM – Boat Departure
Board the boat and cruise across the beautiful waters of Zanzibar toward Nakupenda Sandbank.
09:00 AM – Nakupenda Sandbank
Arrive at Nakupenda Sandbank and enjoy free time to swim, relax, take photos, and explore the beautiful surroundings. Fresh tropical fruits will be served.
11:00 AM – Prison Island
Take a short boat ride to Prison Island (Changuu Island). Explore the island, learn about its history, and visit the famous giant Aldabra tortoises.
12:30 PM – Return to Zanzibar / Lunch Break
Return toward Zanzibar. Lunch can be arranged depending on the selected tour option.
02:00 PM – Stone Town Guided Tour
Explore the historic streets of Stone Town with your local guide. Discover important landmarks, historic buildings, local markets, and the unique culture of Zanzibar.
04:00 PM – End of Stone Town Tour
Finish the guided walking tour and meet your driver.
04:00–05:00 PM – Hotel Drop-off
Transfer back to your hotel, depending on its location and traffic conditions.
The exact itinerary and timings may vary depending on tides, weather, sea conditions, and local circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time does the Zanzibar: Nakupenda Sandbank, Prison Island & Stone Town Tour take?
Zanzibar: Nakupenda Sandbank, Prison Island & Stone Town Tour duration is 9 hours.
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