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Full-day Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank with Lunch buffet

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360 minutes
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This tour is one of our most recommended in Zanzibar that includes the two (2) must-do activities in Stone Town; Prison Island (Quarantine Island) and Nakupenda Sandbank.

At Prison Island you will learn the history of the Island, the former Quarantine Station also you will be able to see the Animals; Aldabra giant Tortoise, dik-diks, peacocks, etc. Trees and plantations, Zanzibar doors, Prison ruins, and much more.

Nakupenda Sandbank is one of the biggest sandbanks in Zanzibar. At Nakupenda you can enjoy swimming and snorkeling, relaxing at the calmest water, the lunch Buffet that you selected (Seafood or Vegetarian), and much more.

This is a lifetime experience that you will not want to miss on your Zanzibar holiday.

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From anywhere in Zanzibar

From Stone Town

From anywhere in Zanzibar

Zanzibar: This tour package includes pick-up and drop-off from any hotel or accommodation in Zanzibar.
Pickup included

From$149.99Per Person

What's included in Full-day Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank with Lunch buffet

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Stone Town
Pass-by Only

On this tour we will pass by Stone Town where you will able to see some of the Popular sights; Old Fort, Forodhani Park, House of Wonders (National Museum), Zanzibar Port, State House, etc. Also, It is where we will take a boat to Prison Island then to Nakupenda Sandbank then later after the trip we will return back to Stone Town.

Prison Island - Changuu Private Island

At Prison Island, you will able to See Aldabra Giant Tortoise, Peacocks, Dik-dik (species of small Antelope), Prison ruins, etc. An interesting fact about the Aldabra Giant tortoise is that they can live for more than 200 years. The Oldest one at Prison Island is 197 years old. They are one of the world's longest-living animals. Prison Ruins: This is a building that was erected in 1983 to host the Central Prison of Zanzibar. The Jail construction Started in 1893, In the same year, They had been a Cholera Epidemic in Egypt, and shortly afterward Bubonic Plague in Bombay. Since Zanzibar was the Main East African Port, Authorities decided That the Prison and other Erected Buildings were to keep in readiness as a Quarantine Station to proper control measures for vessels and their passengers to avoid the risk of an Epidemic in the Zanzibar Archipelago.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve

Nakupenda is a name given to a Sand Bank that is located nearby the StoneTown, after the Prison Island trip we will go to Nakupenda Sand Bank where you will relax, swim and do Snorkeling. It is one of the best beaches in Zanzibar. Also, we will have a buffet based on your Selection, either Seafood Buffett or Vegetarian that will be fresh prepared at the Sandbank

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Fries, Salads, Seafood (Lobsters, Tuna fish, Calamary, Octopus, Prawns, etc.). For Vegetarian (Fries, Salads, etc.). Fruit Snacks (Banana, Watermelon, Pineapple, Coconut, etc.) and more
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Drinks: Bottles of water, Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Novida, etc.
  • Prison Island entrance fee; $12pp
  • Towel and Sunscreens
  • Conservation fee; $3/6,000 TZSpp
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Additional Information

We pick up from any Hotel/ Accommodation located in Zanzibar.

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Operator

The Sultan Tours