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Zanzibar: Tour to Prison Island and Nakupenda sandbank with lunch

By Bureau De Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £48 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Feel the wind in your hair as you sail to the island
  • Discover the rich history of Prison Island
  • Observe numerous wild animals such as turtles, peacocks and antelopes.
  • Snorkel in the crystal-clear water in search of coral reefs
  • Get your delicious seafood BBQ lunch on a sandbank.

Activity location

    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • House 48 Shangani St, Zanzibar 3661, Tanzania | You can meet outside the Livingstone Beach Restaurant. Your guide will be wearing a blue T-shirt with the Bureau De Tours logo.
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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Zanzibar: Tour to Prison Island and Nakupenda sandbank with lunch
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Starting time: 09:30
Price details
£48.38 x 1 Adult£48.38
Total
Price is £48.38

What's included, what's not

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    Boat transfer.
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    Professional language guide.
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    Fresh tropical fruit in season.
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    Lunch with grilled seafood.
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    Snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel and fins).
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    Life jacket.
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    Soft drinks.
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    Government taxes.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees: 15 USD per person/40,000 shillings (payable locally).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off transfers are available on request.

Know before you book

  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Enjoy your well-organized full-day excursion by boat from Stone Town to Prison Island and the romantic Nakupenda sandbank. Watch turtles, snorkel, sunbathe and enjoy a lunch of grilled seafood and fresh tropical fruits.
Take a boat ride from Stone Town directly to the famous historic prison of Changuu Island, commonly known as Prison Island. Explore the old prison ruins built by the British colony of Zanzibar.

Afterwards, visit a sanctuary for Aldabra tortoises - one of the largest tortoises in the world, weighing up to 200 kilos and also considered one of the longest living creatures in the world. the oldest tortoise is over 196 years old. Find out more about these giant tortoises, which were brought to Zanzibar from the Seychelles.

Also discover peacocks with large and bright feathers that make them a symbol of beauty, royalty and happiness on Prison Island. Interact with these amazing creatures and take photos.

End your day at Nakupenda Sandbank and its crystal clear blue waters, ideal for snorkelling, sunbathing, swimming and relaxing. Later, indulge in fresh seafood, seasonal tropical fruits and soft drinks for lunch.

Location

Activity location

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    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • House 48 Shangani St, Zanzibar 3661, Tanzania | You can meet outside the Livingstone Beach Restaurant. Your guide will be wearing a blue T-shirt with the Bureau De Tours logo.
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania