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Highlights

  • Spend a full day visiting Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank by shared dhow boat, with round-trip group transfers handled for you.
  • Share the boat with fellow travelers on an easygoing schedule, plus a seafood barbecue lunch with soft drinks and seasonal fruits included.
  • Arriving at Prison Island, walk through the old British-built prison ruins, then visit the Aldabra tortoise sanctuary to see giants over 200 years old.
  • Later, reach Nakupenda Sandbank, where you can swim and snorkel in clear water, spot colorful coral and marine life, or simply unwind on the open sand.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Shared group boat tour to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank
  • Visit to the Aldabra tortoise sanctuary on Prison Island
  • Time on Nakupenda Sandbank for swimming, snorkeling and relaxing
  • Seafood BBQ lunch with soft drinks and fresh tropical fruits
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

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  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Tour type: This is a shared group trip operated with other guests. Boat travel: You will travel by traditional dhow between Stone Town, Prison Island, and Nakupenda Sandbank. Prison Island visit: You will have free time to explore the old prison ruins and visit the Aldabra tortoise sanctuary. Wildlife: You can see giant Aldabra tortoises and may also spot peacocks and other native animals. Sandbank time: You will have free time on Nakupenda Sandbank for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing before returning to Stone Town. Meals: A seafood BBQ lunch with fresh tropical fruits and soft drinks is provided during the sandbank stop. Tickets: This shared trip option does not include entry tickets, which you must arrange or pay for separately.

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