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Zanzibar ExcursionBoats & IslandsPrison Island & Nakupenda sandbank, Zanzibar Town

Nakupenda Tour

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Overview

A boat excursion combining a visit to Prison Island with a long stop at the Nakupenda sandbank for relaxation, swimming and sunbathing in shallow turquoise water.

The day runs from Zanzibar Town — island visit first, sandbank next, with a barbecue lunch of seafood, fish, fries and soft drinks served as published on the trip page.

Highlights & activities

  • Prison Island visit with entry fees included
  • Relaxation, swimming and sunbathing at Nakupenda sandbank
  • Barbecue lunch: seafood, fish, fries and soft drinks
  • Private boat with professional guide

What’s included

  • Professional guide
  • Entry fees
  • Government tax ($10 per person)
  • Transport
  • Barbecue lunch
  • Soft drinks

Not included

  • Tips
  • Alcoholic drinks

Published reference pricing

From

$60/ person

Beach hotel pickup — published price per person (USD)
TravellersPer person
1 traveller$220
2 travellers$130
4 travellers$100
6 travellers$85
10 travellers$75
Stone Town pickup — published price per person (USD)
TravellersPer person
1 traveller$160
2 travellers$108
4 travellers$90
6 travellers$70
10 travellers$60

Per-person rates as published for each pickup area and group size. Government tax is listed separately at $10 per person.

Child policy

Children below 7 pay half price

As published on the source page — please confirm current child rates with us before booking.

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