Prison Island + Nakupenda
Sail by private traditional dhow to Prison Island, meet the famous giant tortoises, and continue to Nakupenda Sandbank for lunch, tropical fruit, refreshing drinks, and time to relax beside the Indian Ocean.
Two island highlights, one private dhow journey.
Begin at the Stone Town waterfront and board your private traditional dhow for a relaxed journey across Zanzibar’s clear coastal waters. Visit Prison Island and its Giant Tortoise Sanctuary before continuing to Nakupenda Sandbank, where lunch, tropical fruit, soft drinks, bottled water, and time by the ocean await.
Private traditional dhow
Prison Island
Nakupenda Sandbank
What’s included
A private island experience with your dhow transfer, entrance arrangements, refreshments, and lunch handled for you.
Not included
Your Prison Island + Nakupenda dhow experience
Meet at the waterfront
Meet the crew at the confirmed Stone Town departure point and prepare for your private traditional dhow journey.
Sail to Prison Island
Travel across the coastal waters by private dhow while enjoying open views of Zanzibar and the Indian Ocean.
Visit the giant tortoises
Enter Prison Island and visit the Giant Tortoise Sanctuary, with time to explore the island and learn about its history.
Continue to Nakupenda
Sail onward to Nakupenda Sandbank, with the exact route and sequence adjusted around tides, weather, and sea conditions.
Lunch on the sandbank
Enjoy lunch, a tropical fruit platter, soft drinks, bottled water, and relaxed time beside the clear ocean before returning by dhow.
Meet the tortoises.
Lunch on the sandbank.
Sail privately to Prison Island and Nakupenda, combining island history, giant tortoises, ocean views, tropical fruit, refreshing drinks, and lunch.