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Stone town tour, Prison island and Nakupenda Sandbank

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Discover the history and culture of Zanzibar on a guided tour. Visit the Nakupenda Sandbank, Prison Island and Stone Town.

Highlights

  • Visit a romantic Nakupenda Sandbank, a romantic sandbank in the middle of the ocean
  • See the giant Aldabra tortoises, peacocks, and dik-diks on Prison Island
  • Enjoy a delicious beach BBQ lunch on the Nakupenda Sandbank
  • Explore the history of Zanzibar with a visit to the former slave market
  • Discover the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, and the Freddie Mercury Museum

Description

Explore Stone Town, Prison Island, and Nakupenda Sandbank on a full-day tour from Zanzibar. See the giant Aldabra tortoises on Prison Island, relax on the Nakupenda Sandbank, and explore the highlights of Stone Town. Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar and head to Stone Town. Take a boat from Stone Town to Prison Island, where you can see giant Aldabra tortoises, peacocks, and dik-dik. Explore the small island with its nice beach and views, which carries a huge colonial history of Zanzibar. After Prison Island, take a boat to Nakupenda Sandbank. Nakupenda is a unique, romantic sandbank in the middle of the ocean with clean white sand. Walk, swim, and sunbathe. Enjoy a delicious beach BBQ lunch. Then, take a boat back to Stone Town where you can explore the former Slave Market Museum, the Old Fort, the House of Wonders, the Freddie Mercury Museum, Forodhani Park, and various shops for souvenirs. After your tour, return to your hotel.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Private Boat to Nakupenda and Prison island Beach BBQ lunch on Nakupenda Sandbank Tour Guide Soft drinks Entrance fees at Forma Slave Market Musium in stone town. Government and entrance fees at prison island

Important Information

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking in Stone Town. Bring a swimsuit and change of clothes for Nakupenda Sandbank. Be prepared for sun exposure; bring a hat and sunscreen. Respect local customs and wildlife during your visit.

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