NAKUPENDA SANDBANK & PRISON ISLAND
After a pickup at your hotel, you’ll start this fun day with a visit to Prison island Also Known As Changuu Island or Quarantine Island. In 1893 the former British prime minister of Zanzibar purchased the island and built a prison complex on it, but it never served to its intended use! It was used as a quarantine station for yellow fever cases. Today the building is a ruin, but it serves as a guesthouse for tourists. You will the giant tortoises’ reserve, where you will admire, pet, and even feed these magnificent, ancient, peaceful creatures. In 1919 four Aldabra giant tortoises, a gift from the governor of Seychelles were brought here. They find Prison Island a great environment and bred freely. Today, many tortoises are welcoming you, and the first settlers are still among them! There is also a nursery for baby tortoises, where you can see baby tortoises of different ages. A great encounter for everyone, especially for kids! Filled with energy for a new adventure wave goodbye to Prison island and board a boat for a good-half-an-hour ride to Nakupenda Beach.
Nakupenda beach – Nakupenda means “I Love You”, and you will feel loved there – gentle sand spilling over your feet while walking, mellow waves caressing your body and super-friendly personnel tending your needs. Swim, sunbathe and snorkel the crystal clear waters. After a dive, you’ll surely be ready for a sumptuous beach lunch, including grilled shrimps, squid, octopus, lobster, and langoustine – depending on the daily catch.
More Information
PRIVATE TRIP
FULL Day Trip (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
Duration 7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM to 3;00 PM
Trip includes
Pickup and drop off at your hotel
Snorkeling gears life jacket masks and flippers
sea foods lunch & fresh fruits
soft drinks
Entrance fees
English tour guide
boat
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price
Cancellation policy
Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
Payment
Book with 20% deposit, pay the rest on the day of the trip
When the captain confirms your trip, we will charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the tour operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
When to book?
You can book up until 1 hour before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
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price per person
number of guests | 1 gust | 2 guests | 3 guests | 4 guests + |
Price per person | 180 $ | 120 $ | 80 $ | 65$ |