Overview
This is the full day combined experiences tour; of Prison Island with the nearest sandbank known as Nakupenda Sandbank. On the same day, you will visit both two unique places.
Prison Island (Changuu Island), located 25 minutes by boat from Stone Town, Zanzibar, is famous for its Giant Tortoises, which can live up to 200 years. A local guide will share the island's history, and you’ll have time to swim and relax on its beautiful beach.
Nakupenda Sandbank, just 20 minutes from Stone Town, offers fantastic snorkeling with colorful fish, coral reefs, and marine life. After snorkeling, enjoy tropical fruits like bananas, pineapples, mangoes, and watermelon while relaxing on the sandbank, making it an ideal spot for both adventure and relaxation.
The driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Stone Town, the transfer point for Prison Island. There, you'll meet a professional guide and begin your adventurous day.
The tour starts with an exploration of Prison Island,..Next, you'll head to Nakupenda Sandbank .
Visiting both Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank is one of the best experiences you can have during your Zanzibar vacation. This full-day tour gives you plenty of time to explore Zanzibar.
Pick-up: Early morning pick-up from the hotel.
Explore a quiet, beautiful island near Stone Town
Learn the story behind Prison Island and its past
Travel on a traditional wooden boat
Get a chance to feed the friendly giant tortoises.
See large tortoises originally brought from Seychelles