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Prison Island Nakupenda and Stone Town Private Tour with Lunch

5.0 (3 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Prison Island Nakupenda and Stone Town Private Tour with Lunch

About this activity

After breakfast, we drive to Zanzibar Stone Town to catch our boat to Prison Island tour. The island lies just off the Old Stone Town, it is also a home to giant land tortoises that were imported from Seychelles in the late 19th century and are now under strict conservation. Now it is more commonly known as the home of Zanzibar’s Giant Aldabran Tortoise colony, some of which are over a hundred years old. Once on the island, you have the opportunity to feed and pet the tortoises.

After some time at prison island, you will leave ahead to Nakupenda Sandbank. Get prepared to swim and snorkeling, have the test of mouth watering tropical fruits with delicious seafoods lunch.

Stone Town tour is conducted with an expert licensed local tour guide in the most requested languages to ensure you hear everything and to enjoy the beauty of Stone Town, the Icon city of East Africa

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
kijo Viaggio

Ages: Infants (1–2 years) · Children (3–10 years) · Youth (11–24 years) · Adults (25–61 years) · Seniors (62–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Lunch: We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, veg, gluten-free, etc. an, gluten-free,
  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: Use of snorkeling equipment: Use of Snorkelling equipment

Not included

  • Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

  1. Prison Island - Changuu Private Island

    2 hours

    Prison Island tour where you will visit the small Island near Stone Town seeing the old giant land Tortoises brought in 1919 as a gift for the Sultan and his wife not only this but also you will see the old Prison built in 1893 to 1894 but never used. You will walk inside the Island so that you can discover more things about the Island.  The Island has got a beautiful Beach where you can swim just in case you would like to swim.

  2. Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve

    4 hours Admission included

    Nakupenda Sandbank is located just off Stone Town, Zanzibar and it is around 20 minutes of boat ride to the Island. Once on the sandbank, you will be provided with snorkeling equipment such as masks for Snorkeling purposes.

  3. Stone Town

    2 hours

    Stone Town tour where you will visit the historical buildings in Zanzibar old Town such as Slave Market,  Zanzibar Doors,  House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury House and may more You will learn many about Stone Town and experience the life in Old Town including discovering more hidden facts about Zanzibar.  The Guide will take you around all the Town and shows you everything.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Zanzibar Spice Nest Apartment
  • Tembo House Hotel
  • Kisauni Airport
  • Mizingani Seafront Hotel
  • Asmini Palace Hotel
  • Coco De Mer Hotel
  • Zanzibar Palace Hotel
  • Princess Salme Inn
  • Asili Town House
  • Emerson Spice Hotel
  • The Marjaan
  • Protea Hotel Zanzibar Stone Town

and 38 more pickup points

All guests should be waiting at reception 15 minutes before departure for pick up

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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