Zanzibar: Prison Island, Nakupenda Beach, & Stone Town Tour
ID: GYG967964-1504800
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the history of Zanzibar on a guided tour of Prison Island, Nakupenda Beach, and Stone Town. Play with giant tortoises, snorkel, and enjoy a buffet lunch of Swahili foods.
Discover the history of Zanzibar on a full-day private tour. Visit the prestigious Prison Island, snorkel at Nakupenda Beach, and explore the city of Stone Town.
Meet your guide and boatman and board your steam-engine wooden boat. Head to the prestigious Prison Island and enjoy the 30-minute journey. Listen to the history of the island and discover the past centuries through the historical buildings, which have served many purposes over the years including a prison, chapel, and hiding place for slaves after the abolition.
Play with giant tortoises and take photographs with these old precious creatures. After that, snorkel at the pristine sandbank at Nakupenda Beach. Get the chance to watch the birds passing on the sandbank.
Enjoy a buffet lunch of delicious Swahili foods. Swim in the tidal Indian Ocean water at Nakupenda Beach. Escape the hustle and bustle of Zanzibar and enjoy a city tour of Stone Town, passing the Darajan Market, House of Wonders, and the oldest church in East Africa. Visit the Heritage Palace Museum.
Highlights
- Discover the history of the island and its historical buildings with a guide
- Enjoy a boat ride to Prison Island and play with the giant tortoises
- Snorkel at the pristine sandbank at Nakupenda Beach and swim in the ocean
- Explore Stone Town on a guided tour and visit the Heritage Palace Museum
- Enjoy a buffet lunch of Swahili foods and watch the birds on the sandbank
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour can start anytime from 9:00 to 17:30
Meet your guide and boatman at the boarding point
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking
Bring your own snorkeling gear if preferred
Be prepared for a day full of activities and exploration
INCLUDED
- 30-minute sailboat journey to the island
- Guided tour of the island
- Opportunity to play with giant tortoises
- Snorkeling at Nakupenda Beach
- Buffet lunch of Swahili foods
- City Tour of Stone Town
- Visit to the Heritage Palace Museum
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
