Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank Tour with BBQ Lunch

One of Zanzibar’s most loved day trips. Take a short boat ride to Prison Island (Changuu), home to a colony of giant Aldabra tortoises — some over 150 years old — and a history as a former quarantine station. Snorkel over the nearby coral reef, then cruise to Nakupenda, a breathtaking white sandbank that appears at low tide in the middle of the turquoise sea. There, enjoy a freshly grilled seafood BBQ lunch with your feet in the sand — a true island paradise moment.

Tour Highlights

• Meet giant Aldabra tortoises on Prison Island
• Learn the island’s fascinating history
• Snorkel over a nearby coral reef
• Relax on the stunning Nakupenda sandbank
• Fresh seafood BBQ lunch on the beach
• Swimming and sunbathing in crystal water

Itinerary

• 09:00 — Hotel pickup and transfer to Stone Town jetty
• 09:30 — Boat ride to Prison Island
• 10:00 — Giant tortoise sanctuary & island history
• 11:00 — Snorkeling at the reef (gear provided)
• 12:00 — Cruise to Nakupenda sandbank
• 12:45 — Fresh seafood BBQ lunch on the sandbank
• 14:30 — Relax, swim & sunbathe
• 15:30 — Boat back and transfer to your hotel

What's Included