Overview
This full-day combo is designed for travelers who want culture, history, island scenery, and beach relaxation in one organized day. Start with a guided Stone Town walking experience, continue by boat to Prison Island to see the giant tortoises, then relax at Nakupenda Sandbank with swimming and beautiful ocean views. Timing depends on tide, weather, boat arrangement, and pickup location.
Highlights
- Stone Town walking experience
- Prison Island giant tortoises
- Nakupenda Sandbank relaxation
- Culture and island combo
- Great for first-time visitors
Itinerary
- Hotel pickup or Stone Town meeting point
- Guided Stone Town walking tour
- Boat ride to Prison Island
- Giant tortoise visit and photo time
- Boat ride to Nakupenda Sandbank
- Swimming and relaxation
- Return to Stone Town and transfer support
Included
- Guide support
- Boat transfers
- Stone Town walking tour support
- Prison Island and Nakupenda coordination
- Water depending on arrangement
- Hotel pickup support from selected areas
Not included
- Entrance fees if not included
- Lunch unless arranged
- Hotel pickup from far areas if not included
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Before you book
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup is available across Zanzibar. The exact pickup time and any transport supplement depend on the hotel area and are confirmed in writing before the guest accepts the booking.
- Start time
- Morning departure is normally recommended. The exact time is confirmed according to tide, weather, boat schedule and pickup route.
- Private / shared
- Private arrangements are available. A shared departure is offered only when a suitable group, supplier and schedule are confirmed in writing.
- Guide language
- Live tour guidance and booking communication are provided in English. Another guide language is available only when Kofia confirms it in writing before payment.
- Children
- Children are welcome when the activity is suitable. Send every child age before confirmation. Child price, seat, life-jacket and minimum-age requirements are confirmed in writing before payment.
- Cancellation
- A booking request can be cancelled without charge before written confirmation and payment. After confirmation, cancellation is free until 48 hours before the start, less any supplier cost disclosed as non-refundable before payment. Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before start is charged 50%; within 24 hours or no-show is non-refundable. Date changes depend on availability.
- Weather
- Kofia may delay, reroute, reschedule or cancel Stone Town, Prison Island & Nakupenda Full Day Tour when sea, tide or weather conditions are unsafe. If Kofia cancels and the guest does not accept a suitable new date, the recoverable amount paid for the cancelled service is refunded. Wildlife, dolphin or whale-shark sightings are natural and never guaranteed.
- Payment
- After availability and the final price are confirmed in writing, Kofia sends the approved payment method and any required deposit. The confirmation states the currency, amount paid, remaining balance and due date. Never pay an account or link that Kofia has not confirmed.
- Confirmation
- Kofia normally replies within 2 hours between 07:00 and 22:00 East Africa Time. Late-night requests are handled the next morning. The experience is confirmed only after written confirmation and any required payment.
Questions and answers
How does pickup work?
Hotel pickup is available across Zanzibar. The exact pickup time and any transport supplement depend on the hotel area and are confirmed in writing before the guest accepts the booking.
When is my booking confirmed?
Kofia normally replies within 2 hours between 07:00 and 22:00 East Africa Time. Late-night requests are handled the next morning. The experience is confirmed only after written confirmation and any required payment.
What is the cancellation policy?
A booking request can be cancelled without charge before written confirmation and payment. After confirmation, cancellation is free until 48 hours before the start, less any supplier cost disclosed as non-refundable before payment. Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before start is charged 50%; within 24 hours or no-show is non-refundable. Date changes depend on availability.
What happens if weather or operating conditions change?
Kofia may delay, reroute, reschedule or cancel Stone Town, Prison Island & Nakupenda Full Day Tour when sea, tide or weather conditions are unsafe. If Kofia cancels and the guest does not accept a suitable new date, the recoverable amount paid for the cancelled service is refunded. Wildlife, dolphin or whale-shark sightings are natural and never guaranteed.