
Stone Town, Prison Island & Nakupenda – Culture Meets Coast
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A Full day trip local boat riding from Stone Town. Once you are on the sandbank, you will be provided with snorkeling equipment. The underwater world at Nakupenda Sandbank is unbelievably spectacular, also you will enjoy the Zanzibar tropical fruits during or after snorkeling like, Watermelon, orange, coconut, Date, Banana, Pineapple, Mangoes, are available.
You will get to know the Prison Island (known as Changuu Island) which is located in the western part of Zanzibar Island. It takes around 30minutes by local boat riding from the Stone Town beach. The island was once used by an Arab slave trader to contain the more troublesome slaves to prevent their escape before shipping them to the Arabian purchasers, the main attraction of the island are popular Giant Tortoises, peacock who can live up to 200 years.
Discover Zanzibar City’s the top of Zanzibar historical center on a Stone Town walking tour to explores Zanzibar history and distinctive architecture, you will discover the most important sites in the center of Stone Town like Freddie Mercury House, House of Wonder, Darajani Market, and Former Slave Market. A guide will walk with you around Darajani Market and the narrow streets of Stone Town, where you will be able to randomly shop from souvenirs shops and take photos, exploring the culture of Swahili people.
Tour Highlights
Feeding the giant Tortoises at Prison Island
Swimming on the Beach
Visit the Old Slave Market & Anglican Cathedral
Wander Through the Alleys
Stop at the House of Wonders (Beit al-Ajaib)
Visit the Old Fort
Taking photos with giant Tortoises
Swimming and Sandbank Relaxing
Sunbathing
Price Includes
Boat fees
Swimming Equipment
Lunch
Tropical Fruits
Soft Drinks
Drinking water
All government fees
Hotel Pick up/ Drop-off