Prison Island + Nakupenda Island Combo

Two very different experiences in a single day: Prison Island, known for its giant tortoise sanctuary, then Nakupenda, a sandbank that surfaces off Stone Town with the rhythm of the tides. You leave in the morning from the west coast, aboard a dhow or a motorboat depending on conditions. The day begins at Prison Island, about twenty minutes' sailing from Stone Town. The island is home to a sanctuary where the famous Aldabra giant tortoises live, some of them decades old. The visit also leaves time to enjoy the clear water around the island for a snorkeling session and a swim.

The boat then heads for Nakupenda, whose name means "I love you" in Swahili. At low tide the sandbank emerges in the middle of the Indian Ocean and reveals a landscape of white sand and turquoise water. You have two to three hours there to swim, relax and enjoy a barbecue lunch with your feet in the sand, with fresh fruit, water and drinks.

A full day of giant tortoises, snorkeling, sailing and time on one of the finest sandbanks in Zanzibar. For a more exclusive outing, the excursion can be arranged on a private boat with a French-speaking guide, on request.