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Relax at Nakupenda Sandbank
Enjoy a relaxing marine experience at Nakupenda Sandbank. Travel by boat from Stone Town and spend time swimming, sunbathing and enjoying the clear turquoise waters. Depending on the package, guests can enjoy fresh tropical fruits and a seafood lunch.
Child prices apply to ages 3–10.
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Highlights
- Relax on a beautiful Zanzibar sandbank
- Swim in clear turquoise waters
- Enjoy a scenic boat trip from Stone Town
- Fresh tropical fruits depending on the package
- Optional seafood lunch depending on the package
Your Nakupenda Sandbank Experience
Enjoy a relaxing marine adventure at Nakupenda Sandbank, with a boat trip from Stone Town, swimming, sunbathing, clear turquoise waters and tropical fruits, with seafood lunch depending on the selected package.
Pick up from your hotel in Zanzibar if included in the selected package.
Travel to the Stone Town waterfront and prepare for the boat journey
Board the traditional/local boat or speedboat, depending on the selected package.
Enjoy a scenic boat ride from Stone Town toward Nakupenda Sandbank.
Arrive at the sandbank and take in the beautiful turquoise waters and surroundings.
Enjoy swimming in the clear waters around the sandbank, subject to sea conditions.
Relax, sunbathe and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the sandbank.
Enjoy fresh tropical fruits if included in the selected package.
Enjoy a seafood lunch if included in the selected package.
Board the boat and return to the Stone Town waterfront before continuing to your hotel if transfer is included.
What's Included
Your Tour Includes
- Boat transfer from Stone Town
- Professional local guide/boat crew
- Sandbank experience
- Swimming and relaxation
- Tropical fruits depending on package
- Seafood lunch depending on package
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Food and drinks not specifically included
- Optional activities
- Anything not specifically included in the selected package
Frequently Asked Questions
Nakupenda Beach & Sandbank Tour FAQs
It is a marine experience where guests travel by boat from Stone Town to Nakupenda Sandbank to swim, relax, sunbathe and enjoy the beautiful turquoise waters.
The experience takes approximately 4–6 hours, depending on the selected package, weather and tides.
Yes. Swimming is part of the experience, subject to sea conditions and the guest's comfort level.
Snorkeling availability depends on the selected package. Please confirm when booking.
A seafood lunch can be included depending on the selected package. Please check the package details when booking.
Fresh tropical fruits can be included depending on the selected package.
Hotel pickup may be available depending on the selected package and pickup area. Please confirm the arrangements when booking.
The tour departs from the Stone Town waterfront. The exact boat departure point will be confirmed when booking.
The tour may be available as either a private or shared experience, depending on the package selected.
The tour is subject to weather and tidal conditions. The itinerary may be adjusted or the experience may be rescheduled if conditions are unsuitable.
Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a waterproof bag, a camera or phone and extra clothes.
Yes. The experience can be suitable for families, although swimming and other activities should be based on individual comfort and sea conditions.