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One-Day Prison Island, Nakupenda & Stone Town Tour

One-Day Prison Island, Nakupenda & Stone Town Tour

Day trip

Run by a local guide · Beach and Safari Holidays

Refundable cancellation up to 24 h before.

Join a tour to meet giant tortoises brought from Seychelles in the 1800s. Explore a historic former prison, wander through ancient Stone Town, and relax on the romantic Nakupenda Sandbank. A perfect blend of history and coastal beauty.

Duration
8 h
Destination
Zanzibar
Meeting Point
zanzibar island
Provider
Beach and Safari Holidays

Description

Experience a unique place called Prison Island by enjoying a ride to the island on and learn more about Zanzibar’s history. See the giant tortoises that live on the island, and then continue your day in the true paradise of the Nakupenda Sandbank. End your day with a tour of Stone Town.

Get picked up from your hotel and head to the port to board. Cruise to Prison Island, which gets its name from the prison built to condemn Zanzibari citizens to be isolated from the island. The prison was previously owned by an Arab to house his rebellious slaves, but was never actually used. The island is now home to a tortoise sanctuary .

This option does not include Prison island fee of 22 USD per person.

Includes

  • Tortoise sanctuary visit
  • Lunch, fruits, and soft drink at Nakupenda Sandbank
  • Snorkeling around Nakupenda Sandbank
  • Stone Town tour
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel drop-off
  • tour guide
  • seafood lunch
  • 10 USD per person Slave market entry ticket

Meeting Point

zanzibar island

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FromEUR €151

approx. MXN $3,144

Charged in EUR; the peso conversion is approximate and your bank may add fees.

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EUR €151

approx. MXN $3,144

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