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
Additional Information

as you explore this tropical sanctuary, delight in the vibrant avian residents, turning Prison Island into a birdwatcher’s paradise. The adventure continues to the breathtaking Nakupenda Sandbank, where crystal-clear waters beckon you to swim and relax on powdery white sands. Dive into the underwater magic with unparalleled snorkeling opportunities,…

Location
Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
Off the Coast From Stone Town, Shangani
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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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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Hamzaha3536ss
Oct 11, 2025
Great tour - What a day with blue wave boat actully thise tour was fantastic tour and prison island we saw many tortoise and blue water to the sandbank actually thise was magic
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Ngoc_b
Sep 10, 2024
this tour was amazing!!... - this tour was amazing!! the company was very accommodating to me. i loved going to the sandbank and having lunch there. the guide and captain was fun to talk to and they were very helpful throughout the day. overall i would recommend this tour for next time!
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Go649482
Aug 3, 2024
Great trip to Nakupenda and Prison Island - All the process was very easy through whatsapp and we enjoyed our time with Blue Wave. The captain and reservation made the experience better.
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Michelle
Jul 20, 2024
A perfect day in paradise! - We had a wonderful time with Blue Wave! We booked the Nakupenda Sandbank and Prison Island tour but we really wanted to snorkel after the sandbank. They were so accommodating that we stayed at Nakupenda until it disappeared and then we were going snorkeling. Lunch was scrumptious! Grilled seafood, octopus, fish, shrimp, prawns, squid, fruits and chips (French fries)! The best octopus I’ve had! The day was perfect! I highly recommend Blue Wave. Thank you!!
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Maxt545
Dec 30, 2024
the Neverland!! - Of the excursions made to Zanzibar that on Nakupenda is certainly the most beautiful, you arrive after boarding in Stonetown on one of the local boats.... you arrive on this strip of white beach, where the natives have already installed barbecues where they will roast fish to no end, after a swim in the crystal clear waters and ritual photos, you have lunch, and after when the high tide begins to cover this beach, there is a go to load everything on the boats, beautiful experience. The next stop is at the prison island where they created a habitat for giant tortoises, cute visit, but nothing more.
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From $150
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).