Nakupenda & Stone Town tour

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Nakupenda & Stone Town tour

Stone Town & Nakupenda, Zanzibar1 days2–12 guests5.0 (0 reviews)

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The journey

NAKUPENDA SANDBANK + STONE TOWN TOUR Visit Nakupenda sandbank for a laid-back half or full-day experience featuring shallow turquoise water, tropical fruit and private boat logistics from Stone and finish your day to stone town "Beach Morning + History Afternoon - Zanzibar’s Best Combination TOUR DESCRIPTION The perfect mix of relaxation + culture in one day. Start with Nakupenda Sandbank- a tiny white sand island in the turquoise ocean. Swim, snorkel and enjoy a seafood BBQ lunch on the beach. In the afternoon explore Stone Town - Zanzibar’s 200-year old UNESCO World Heritage city full of history, markets and culture. Great for couples and first-time visitors. Short transfers, maximum experience. Duration: 8-9 Hours | Start 8:30am | End: 5:30pm Pick up : Any hotel in Zanzibar ITINERARY 1. NAKUPENDA SANDBANK TRIP - 8:30am to 1:00pm 8:30am Pick up from hotel → Drive to Stone Town Port 9:00am Board boat and sail 20min to Nakupenda Sandbank "Nakupenda" means _"I love you"_ in Swahili Activities on the sandbank: Swim in crystal clear shallow water Snorkeling around the reef - see tropical fish Relax + take photos on the white sand Seafood BBQ Lunch* on the sandbank: Grilled fish, prawns, calamari, rice, salad, tropical fruits Soft drinks + mineral water included 12:30pm Sail back to Stone Town 2. STONE TOWN WALKING TOUR - 2:00pm to 5:00pm 2:00pm Meet your guide in Stone Town 2.5hr Guided Walking Tour through the historic streets: Visit House of Wonders, Old Fort, Slave Market Museum, Darajani Market, Freddie Mercury House See famous Zanzibar carved doors, Arab, Indian + Persian architecture Learn about the spice, slave and ivory trade history Free time for shopping- spices, art, souvenirs, jewelry 5:00pm Drive back to hotel → Drop off 5:30pm HIGHLIGHTS 1. Nakupenda Sandbank - One of the most beautiful sandbanks in Zanzibar 2. Snorkeling + Swimming - Clear water + coral fish 3. Seafood BBQ Lunch - Served on the sandbank 4. Stone Town - UNESCO site with 200+ years of history 5. 2 in 1 Day- Beach + Culture, no wasted time WHAT TO BRING Swimwear, towel, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, hat, camera, $ for shopping NAKUPENDA + STONE TOWN `Morning: Nakupenda Sandbank - Swim + Snorkel + Seafood BBQ` `Afternoon: Stone Town - UNESCO History + Shopping` `Beach + Culture in 1 Perfect Day`

Highlights

  • Private boat transfer
  • Sandbank setup
  • Tropical fruit tasting

Day by day

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    Nakupenda excursion

    Boat transfer to sandbank, swimming time and private beach break before return.

    Stay: None · Meals: Snack

Included

  • Guide and crew
  • Water and fruits
  • Hotel Pick up & Drop off
  • Boat to Nakupenda + Guide
  • Seafood BBQ Lunch* + Soft Drinks + Mineral Water + Fruits
  • Professional Stone Town Guide + Entrance Fees
  • All Transfers

Not included

  • Premium beverages
  • Alcoholic drinks,
  • Tips $10 pp, Shopping

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