Prison Island, Nakupenda sandbank picnic, and sunset dhow cruise from North, East, or South Coast of Zanzibar

Private tour

Seniors

Nature Lovers

Sport lovers

Location: Tanzania

Activity: Snorkeling, Swimming, Boat Cruise

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Russian, German, Italian, French

Duration: 9 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

Person (18+)

372.50 €

Infant (0-3)

0.00 €

Child (4-12)

88.30 €

Student (13-17)

137.30 €

Total price 372.50 €

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Highlights

Learn about slave internment, prisons, and cholera on Prison Island
Meet with slow Aldabra giant turtles that roam the island
Enjoy the panorama of Stone Town viewed from an island
Savor seafood feast under the private tent on the Pange sandbank
Soak up the romantic atmosphere as you cruise on a dhow at sunset

All about the trip

You will visit the famous Prison Island, which has many other names where you can take a photo with giant turtles. Visit the old prison and the former quarantine zone and relax on the beautiful beach and enjoy the clear waters. Swimming, snorkeling at colored coral gardens, and a delicious seafood lunch on the island of Nakupenda. You will end your day with 2 - 3 hours of a romantic sunset cruise. Sunset cruise begins when you board a dhow at a nearby beach. A variety of snacks, beer, and soft drinks are served. This is perfectly chilled to your like.

Discover untouched land of the island of Zanzibar

Board a motorized boat for Prison Island from Stone Town, a picture-perfect tropical island with a tragic legacy of slave internment, prisons, and cholera. Take in white sandy beaches and a forest that’s filled with wildlife, and spot the slow-moving giant tortoises that roam the island. There, tour a prison once used as a quarantine, befriend an Aldabra tortoise, and enjoy the panorama of Stone Town viewed from an island! After that, it’s time to relax on the white sands of the Pange sandbank and soak up the Zanzibari sun. Admire the breathtaking view of the turquoise waters that surround you and the birds that loom up above.

This truly is a dream destination! Time for a cool down? Grab your snorkel and flippers and go for a swim. This underwater world will blow you away. Marvel at the tropical fish that swim amongst the beautiful, live coral reef that surrounds the sandbank. After you’ve worked up an appetite, sit down and relax under your own private tent, where a seafood feast awaits you. Sure to be one of your favorite days in Zanzibar!

You will end your day with a romantic sunset dhow cruise. This cruise will excite you as you’ll get a good glimpse of wonderful scenes of the Indian Ocean, along the stone town shoreline. We will make your evening memorable, soothing you with light sea breeze while good staff spoiling you by serving you with varieties of aperitifs’ our experienced Swahili singers will entertain you with their traditional live music.

The sunsets, changing the sky from shades of pinks and blues to magnificent golden colors as you sail back towards the glimmering lights of Stone Town in the distance with the wind gently blowing you back to shore. The crew on board are all qualified and experienced and have the needs of our clients and their safety as their top priority at all times. We sail back to the shore at dusk. A perfect beginning for your life together. After the tours, you will be dropped off at the hotel.

What is included in the price

Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in a private car
Experienced professional tour guide
All entrance fees
Freshly prepared snacks
Freshly-prepared seafood lunch
Fruits and soft drinks
Snorkeling gear (life jacket, mask, and flippers)
Mineral water
Transport waiting charge
All taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees

What is not included in the price

Medical insurance if needed
International and local flights
Visa
Airport taxes
Personal expenses

Instructions

Not wheelchair accessible.

Not stroller accessible.

Not suitable for pets.

No public transportation nearby.

Infant seats are unavailable.

Not recommended for people with back problems.

Not recommended for pregnant travelers.

Not recommended for people with heart conditions.

Hotel pick-ups commence approximately 7 - 75 minutes prior to this time and it depends on the location of the hotel, exact pick-up time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

What to take with you?

Sunglasses
Hat or cap
Water sport shoes
Waterproof camera, if you have one
Sun cream (we suggest a biodegradable one that doesn't harm the corals)

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We arrange pick-up and drop-off at most hotels in the North, East, and South Coast of Zanzibar (Kidoti, Kendwa, Nungwi, Matemwe, Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Pongwe, Chwaka, Uroa, Makunduchi, Kizimkazi, Jambiani, Fumba, Paje, Dongwe, Pingwe, Bwejuu, and Michamvi). Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.

This activity is organised by Safanta Tours and Travel comp., Chukwani street, P.O.BOX 3651, Urban/West Region, Zanzibar, Tanzania, +255 778 856 362, info@safantatours.co.tz.