Prison Island + Nakupenda
Travel by fiber boat to Prison Island, visit the famous giant tortoises, and continue to Nakupenda Sandbank for snorkeling, tropical fruit, refreshing drinks, and time beside the Indian Ocean.
Two island highlights, one easy ocean escape.
Board a fiber boat from the Stone Town waterfront and travel across Zanzibar’s coastal waters to Prison Island. Visit the Giant Tortoise Sanctuary before continuing to Nakupenda Sandbank for snorkeling, tropical fruit, refreshing drinks, and relaxed time by the ocean.
Fiber boat experience
Prison Island
Nakupenda Sandbank
What’s included
Your boat transfer, island entrance arrangements, snorkeling equipment, fruit, and refreshments are handled for you.
Not included
Your 4-hour Prison Island + Nakupenda tour
Meet at the waterfront
Meet the crew at the confirmed Stone Town departure point and prepare for your fiber boat journey.
Travel to Prison Island
Cross the coastal waters by fiber boat 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 and learn about the island.
Continue to Nakupenda
Travel onward to Nakupenda Sandbank, with the route and sequence adjusted around tides, weather, and sea conditions.
Snorkel and relax
Use the provided snorkeling gear, enjoy a tropical fruit platter, soft drinks, bottled water, and time on the sandbank before returning.
Meet the tortoises.
Snorkel by the sandbank.
Combine Prison Island, giant tortoises, Nakupenda Sandbank, snorkeling, tropical fruit, and refreshing drinks in one easy 4-hour ocean experience.