Prison Island & Nakupenda: Birdwatcher's Paradise

Explore Prison Island’s birdwatcher’s paradise and Nakupenda Sandbank’s snorkeling haven. Swim, relax, and discover vibrant marine life on this intimate tropical adventure.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Prison Island - Changuu Private Island - A meticulously curated adventure to Prison Island with your dedicated private guide.
    As you traverse this captivating isle, delve into the enigmatic history of the unused prison, gaining insights into its past.
    Relax on the pristine sandy beaches, where the turquoise waters beckon for a refreshing dip….
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Lunch
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Medical Insurance
  • International Flights Visa
  • Expenses of a personal Nature
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Experience two of Zanzibar’s most renowned attractions in a single, memorable day. The Nakupenda Sandbank and Prison Island Boat Tour with Lunch offers a blend of history, wildlife, pristine waters, and a freshly cooked seafood BBQ lunch on a beautiful white sandbank.
Explore the Giant Tortoises at Prison Island
Visit Prison Island, home to the…

Location
Livingstone Beach Restaurant
come to the front of Living Stone Beach Restaurent, You will see our boat there
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Glinew2026
Mar 17, 2026
Carefree - Very nice carefree trip. I liked to see the big turtles and eating, snorkling at the sandbank.
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Stephaniert1110un
Mar 5, 2026
Excellent trip - We had a great time, Mila was very knowledgeable as a guide and there was plenty of time for everything we wanted to do. Good food and great value for money
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R1109pzwilliamh
Feb 25, 2026
One of the Best Tour in Zanzibar - This tour was honestly one of the highlights of my trip to Zanzibar. Nakupenda Sandbank felt like dream. The water was crystal clear and the sand was so white and soft. I didn't want to leave. Visiting Prison island and seeing the giant tortoises was such a unique experience. The team was kind , fun and made us feel very comfortable the whole day. Everything was perfectly organized and the seafood lunch was delicious. I would 100% do this tour again
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Briannarb4391nt
Jan 27, 2026
Excellent Boat trip with Blue Wave islands! - Blue Wave islands boat trip delivered an unforgettable experience. The boat was comfortable, the crew was very kind and attentive, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Visiting Nakupenda Sandbank and Prison Island in one trip perfect planned. We felt safe, relaxed, and truly enjoyed every moment. I would definitely book again next year!
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Jeskap2025
Oct 20, 2025
Nakupenda & Prison Island Excursion was incredible with Blue Wave islands boat trip - We had an extraordinary day in Prison Island and Nakupenda, a true tropical paradise! The island is simply enchanting, with quiet beache, crystal clear water, We saw the Aldabra Giant tortoises, some of them are more than 160 years, Incredible lunch on Nakupenda sandbank, explored the different fishes rich in colorful corals, Special thank go to our guide, who made the experience even more memorable. He is knowledgeable, friendly and very professional, he engaged us with his passionate explanations and always made us feel safe, even while snorkelling.
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230simbai
Oct 17, 2025
Excellent holiday season and skillful guide - Thank you so much machano for being our tour guide during our holiday in zanzibar we had many tours but those one was perfect we touched the tortoise and swimming at the sandbank was fantastic experience for us thank you again machano
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851frankym
Oct 15, 2025
The paradise on Nakupenda Sandbank and Prison island - Nakupenda Sandbank and Prison island was worth it ! It was informative and food very tasty! was a very good tour guide, I definitely recommend if you are in Zanzibar Thank Blue Wave Owner, Seif you were real kindness.
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Naycem2025
Oct 13, 2025
Great tour - It was very nice experience, I will be back everytime when I will come in Zanzibar! The guide and captain were very nice and helpfull, the lunch were variety, also Nakupenda sandbank was super.
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67ishakam
Oct 11, 2025
The expectations was totally completely - I enjoyed the day with Seifu was my captain boat he is very friendly and skill full and he explained many things and showed me a lot things and the sandbank was magic thank you so much
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Voyager59177084362
Mar 13, 2026
Tourist attraction - Find €70 too expensive, for what you get for it Prison Island admission alone is $22 and it's not worth it
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From $80
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).