Zanzibar:Prison Island, Nakupenda & Stone Town Tour with BBQ
ID: GYG827725-1314520
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
It is a full-day private tour that includes the three most recommended tours in Stone Town; Prison Island, Nakupenda (Sandbank), and Stone Town City Tour.
At Prison Island: At Prison Island, you will able to See Aldabra Giant Tortoise, Peacocks, Dik-dik (species of small Antelope), Prison ruins, etc. An interesting fact about the Aldabra Giant tortoise is that they can live for more than 200 years. The Oldest one at Prison Island is 197 years old. They are one of the world’s longest-living animals.
Prison Ruins: This is a building that was erected in 1983 to host the Central Prison of Zanzibar. The Jail construction Started in 1893, In the same year, They had been a Cholera Epidemic in Egypt, and shortly afterward Bubonic Plague in Bombay. Since Zanzibar was the Main East African Port, Authorities decided That the Prison and other Erected Buildings were to keep in readiness as a Quarantine Station to proper control measures for vessels and their passengers to avoid the risk of an Epidemic in the Zanzibar Archipelago.
Nakupenda Sandbank: Nakupenda is a name given to a Sand Bank that is located nearby Stone Town, after the Prison Island trip we will go to Nakupenda Sand Bank where you will relax, swim and do Snorkeling. It is one of the best beaches in Zanzibar. Also, we will have a buffet based on your Selection, either Seafood Buffett or Vegetarian that will be fresh prepared at the Sandbank
Finally, to Stone Town is well known for its architecture and also it is one of the oldest cities in Africa and a former Trading destination in East Africa. On this tour, we will explore the Historic City of Stone Town sights which includes; Anglican Cathedral (former Slave market, House of Wonders (National museum in Zanzibar), Palace Museum, the Old Fort, Hamamni Baths, Catholic Cathedral, Freddy Mercury House, Darajani Market, and other sights.
Highlights
- Visits historical buildings, places and monuments, such as House of Wonders.
- Visit the Old Portuguese Fort, the former slave market for East African
- Visit Prison Ruins: a building that host the Central Prison of Zanzibar in 1983
- Viewing a stunning array of colored corals and tropical fish of the sandbank
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a private experience, only your group will participate
Confirmation will be sent after payment has been processed successfully
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
