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Spend a day hopping between Changuu (Prison Island), the shifting Nakupenda sandbar and the labyrinth of Stone Town. This private full-day tour mixes easy boat transfers, snorkeling, a beach barbecue and a guided historical walk.
Spend a day hopping between Changuu (Prison Island), the shifting Nakupenda sandbar and the labyrinth of Stone Town. This private full-day tour mixes easy boat transfers, snorkeling, a beach barbecue and a guided historical walk.
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Operated by Zanzibar Crystal Tours & Safaris · Zanzibar City (Stone Town), Unguja
You push off from Stone Town as the sea brightens, the wooden motorboat cutting a clean line through the harbor. Salt lifts into the air, and within 25–30 minutes the low silhouette of Prison Island—Changuu—appears, its ruined walls and shaded groves promising a first, curious stop.
easy.
7–8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short boat rides, gentle walking, and light swimming or snorkeling.
Yes—seafood barbecue lunch, tropical fruits and non-alcoholic drinks are included as part of the Nakupenda stop.
This is a private tour with dedicated boat transfers between Stone Town, Prison Island and Nakupenda.
The operator notes wheelchair and stroller accessibility for pickups, but boat boarding and sandbar terrain may require assistance—check specifics when booking.
Basic swimming is helpful for snorkeling and shallow swims, but the tour is suitable for non-swimmers who stay on shore or use life vests provided by guides.
Stone Town grew as a trading hub where Persian, Arab, Indian and European influences merged; Prison Island’s ruins date to the late 1800s under British-influenced administration.
The coral reef near Prison Island and Nakupenda is fragile—use reef-safe sunscreens, avoid touching corals, and follow guides’ instructions to minimize impact.
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