Private Tour

Private Guided Tour to Prison Island, Nakupenda Beach, Stone Town

Overview

Available languages

German

Russian

English

Italian

French

Spanish

8 hours

Mobile ticket

This private guided full day tour can begin any time from 9h00 to 17h30. Meet your well-trained guide and boatman as your board your steam-engine wooden boat. Head to the prestigious island and enjoy the 30-minute journey. Listen to the history of the island and discover the past centuries through the historical buildings, which have served many purposes over the years including a prison, chapel, and hiding place for slaves after the abolition. Play with giant tortoises and you may take photographs with these old precious creatures. after that you will have time to Snorkel at the pristine sandbank at Nakupenda Beach. Get chance to watch the birds passing on the sandbank. Enjoy your buffet lunch of delicious Swahili foods. Swim with tidal Indian Ocean water in the Nakupenda then Escape the hustle and bustle of Zanzibar and enjoy a City Tour( Stone town), passing the Darajan Market, house of Wonder and discover the oldest church in the East Africa Visit the Heritage Palace Museum

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Lunch

All Fees and Taxes

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Alcoholic Beverages

What To Expect

Prison Island - Changuu Private Island

Stop At: Prison Island - Changuu Private Island. Discover natural beauty of Prison Island on this full Day Tour that includes a Snorkeling on a Pristine Corals. With your Guide, visit the viewpoint at Prison Historical Buildings and a long Jetty with Peacocks. See Giant Tortoises Sunbathe on a beautiful small White Sands Beach. Pickup and drop-off included. Book Last Minutes while in Zanzibar.

3 hours•Admission Included

Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve

Stop At: Nakupenda Beach; Pristine Sandbank. Visit and enjoy Nakupenda Beach on a full-day tour that’s all about snorkeling and sunbathing on one of Zanzibar’s most pristine beaches. From the pristine sandbank, swim in shallow waters or simply sunbathe on the beach and enjoy the warmth of the tropical sun. Relax and bask in the sun under the clear Zanzibar sky. Enjoy delicious seafood Lunch with mouthwatering drinks.

3 hours•Admission Included

Options

Private Guided Tour to Prison Island, Nakupenda Beach, Stone Town

Pickup included

Reviews

4.77

39 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Absolutely 10/10 experience!
Chris G,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Absolutely brilliant tour at Prison Island, Nakupenda Beach and Stone Town. Our guide Ibrahim was fantastic, really accommodating, and knowledgeable about Stone Town, Prison Island and Zanzibar in general. We were able to spend as long as we wanted in each place and ask any questions, as well as focus the tour more on what we wanted to do. Nakupenda Beach was a real highlight - an amazing lunch cooked by our 2 boat drivers who were fantastic throughout the day. One of the best excursions I’ve been on - worth every penny!
All star tour group
KELLEE w,
Mar 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had for our guide Ibrahim, driver simba and 2 boat captians Khamid idi & kama kawaida and they were PHENOMENAL! We had the absolute BEST time and learned so much. They were so knowledgeable, accommodating and considerate. I really enjoyed our Zanzibar tour and when we come back we want the same team over and over again. Feels like we have a family here with them.
Amina was our tour guide...
Monique G,
Mar 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Amina was our tour guide and she was amazing. She was very knowledgeable, welcoming, and enthusiastic about each experience. The boat captain and his assistant were also very nice and cooked us the best lunch! Highly recommend!
Beautiful Tour!
Dieula T,
Dec 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00
I had a wonderful experience on the Private Guided Tour to Prison Island, Nakupenda Beach, and Stone Town. The destinations were breathtaking, and the overall excursion was well-organized and memorable. Although the price felt a bit high, especially for what was advertised as a solo tour, I ended up sharing the experience with another guest who turned out to be lovely company. Ibrahim was an excellent tour guide, and my driver, Khamis, was punctual and a delightful companion throughout the tour. Despite this, I highly recommend this tour, it was truly a beautiful and enriching experience!
Amazing experience with a fantastic guide!
Anastasia H,
Aug 29, 2024
- Viator
5.00
What an incredible experience! Amina was such an intelligent and friendly guide who made my experience so unique and special! Our driver who was known as Simba was brilliant getting us to each of the places! I came as a solo female and I felt very safe and had a brilliant time! Thank you Amina for showing me all around stone town and prison island! This excursion is not one you want to miss, worth every penny :) thank you!