Zanzibar: Half Day Trip on Nakupenda with Prison Island
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Half-day sea adventure to Prison Island and Nakupenda Island
Visit historic Prison Island with famous Giant Aldabra tortoises
See giant tortoises imported from Seychelles over years ago
Enjoy snorkeling around coral fringes and relaxing under warm sun
This half-day trip to Prison Island and Nakupenda Island offers a thrilling and relaxing sea adventure starting from Stone Town. The journey takes you first to Prison Island, famous for its historic prison built in 1893, originally intended to house violent prisoners and sick people. Today, the island is known for its peaceful atmosphere and its large colony of Giant Aldabra tortoises, imported from the Seychelles in the late 19th century, many weighing around 200 kilograms and living for over 150 years. You can also see beautiful peacocks roaming freely around the island, adding to its charm. During your visit, enjoy snorkeling around the coral fringes of Prison Island or simply relax under the warm sun before continuing the journey.
The tour then continues to Nakupenda Island, also known as Romantic or Lover Island, one of Zanzibar’s most stunning sandbanks with crystal-clear blue waters and pure white sands. Located close to Stone Town on Unguja Island, Nakupenda offers ideal conditions for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing by the sea. In the morning, there is even a chance to spot dolphins in the surrounding waters. The scenery resembles Caribbean landscapes but feels more exotic and untouched, creating a truly memorable experience. This tour combines history, marine life, and tropical beauty, leaving you with lasting memories of Zanzibar’s beautiful islands.
This half-day trip to Prison Island and Nakupenda Island offers a thrilling and relaxing sea adventure starting from Stone Town. The journey takes you first to Prison Island, famous for its historic prison built in 1893, originally intended to house violent prisoners and sick people. Today, the island is known for its peaceful atmosphere and its large colony of Giant Aldabra tortoises, imported from the Seychelles in the late 19th century, many weighing around 200 kilograms and living for over 150 years. You can also see beautiful peacocks roaming freely around the island, adding to its charm. During your visit, enjoy snorkeling around the coral fringes of Prison Island or simply relax under the warm sun before continuing the journey.
The tour then continues to Nakupenda Island, also known as Romantic or Lover Island, one of Zanzibar’s most stunning sandbanks with crystal-clear blue waters and pure white sands. Located close to Stone Town on Unguja Island, Nakupenda offers ideal conditions for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing by the sea. In the morning, there is even a chance to spot dolphins in the surrounding waters. The scenery resembles Caribbean landscapes but feels more exotic and untouched, creating a truly memorable experience. This tour combines history, marine life, and tropical beauty, leaving you with lasting memories of Zanzibar’s beautiful islands.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry tickets Nakupenda and Prison island
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
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