Zanzibar Prison Island Tour and Nakupenda Sandbank Trip - full day

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Prison Island also known as the Changuu Island lies about 30 minutes by boat from the Unguja Isand. The Prison area was never used to house prisoners, it was used by an Arab slave trader to contain the more troublesome slaves he had brought from the African mainland. The prison ended up being used as a quarantine center, instead of a prison for yellow fever epidemics that once raged the region. In 1919 the British governor of Seychelles sent a gift in form of four Aldabra giant tortoises to Changuu. Presently this species is considered vulnerable has been placed on the IUCN Red List. Our dream sandbank called Nakupenda (in Swahili means I LOVE YOU), a place where it has a very white sand, limpid and crystalline water. The language of the white sands and their alternative sea appear and disappear.

Example Menu

Main

Seafood BBQ

Lobster, Prawns, Fish, Octopus and Calamari

What's Included

Pickup from Hotels in Stonetown
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Use of Snorkelling equipment
All Fees and Taxes
fresh Seafood BBQ
fresh tropical Fruits
Transfer from other parts of the Island – we offer with additional costs
Alcoholic Beverages
Tips for the Guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The pick up from Stonetown is included, we can also pick you up from any other part on the Island - with additional costs

OR
Meeting point
House of Wonders

Meeting point is in front of House of Wonders (Forodhani Garden)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

We start our trip to Prison Island at 09:30 from Stonetown. While you are on the island you will be able to observe and watch the giant turtles, swim, sunbathe and snorkel. After the Prison Island we head to our beautiful natural Sandbank called Nakupenda. After taking pictures of this amazing Spot you will enjoy your fresh Seafood BBQ with cold drinks and seasonal fruits on the Sandbank. You will be able to snorkel in the crystalline water full of colored corals and tropical fish and relax on the sandbank before you riding our motorboat or sailing back to Stone town.

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Splash Tour Company

Tags

Dining Experiences
Snorkeling
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
On the Water
Swimming
Lunch
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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