Nakupenda means 'I love you' in Kiswahili, and the sandbank is exactly what people picture when they picture Zanzibar: a curve of white sand in the middle of the ocean, only there while the tide is out.
We time the departure around the tide so you get the widest possible sandbank, then serve a barbecue lunch of grilled fish, seafood, rice and tropical fruit under a shade.
Highlights
- Tide-timed sandbank landing
- Seafood barbecue cooked and served on the sand
- Snorkeling stop over the reef nearby
- Optional Prison Island add-on
What's included
- Stone Town hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Boat and crew
- Marine reserve fee
- Barbecue lunch, fruit and soft drinks
- Snorkeling gear
Not included
- Prison Island entry fee if added
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
Itinerary
09:00
Pick-up
Collected from your hotel and driven to the Stone Town jetty.
09:45
Boat departure
Twenty-minute crossing towards the marine reserve.
10:15
Snorkeling
Reef stop with gear and guide before the sandbank.
11:30
Sandbank
Swim, sunbathe and relax while lunch is prepared.
13:00
Barbecue lunch
Grilled seafood, rice, salad and fruit served on the sand.
15:00
Return
Back to Stone Town and your hotel.
Meeting point & pick-up
Stone Town hotels, or the Forodhani jetty for guests staying elsewhere.
Important information
- • The sandbank is fully exposed only at low tide — departure time changes daily with the tide table.
- • There is no natural shade; bring sunscreen and a hat.
- • Let us know about food allergies at least 24 hours before.
