| No. of Travellers | Pris | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Traveller | $150per person | |
| 2 Travellers | $113per person | |
| 3 Travellers | $100per person | |
| 4 Travellers | $88per person | |
| 5 Travellers | $88per person | |
| 6 Travellers | $88per person | |
| 7 Travellers | $88per person |
Rates shown are per person in USD and vary by group size.
A Nakupenda Sandbank Tour is designed as a relaxed day on the Indian Ocean rather than a sightseeing-heavy excursion.
After travelling by boat from Stone Town, you arrive at a natural sandbank surrounded by clear turquoise water. The day gives you plenty of time to swim, snorkel, relax on the sand and enjoy the surroundings.
Lunch is served during your visit, together with tropical fruits and refreshments, so there is no need to leave the sandbank during the experience.
Nakupenda Sandbank is a natural white-sand formation in the waters off Zanzibar, reached by boat from Stone Town.
The name Nakupenda means “I love you” in Swahili, a name that has become closely associated with the sandbank and its postcard-like setting.
Unlike a permanent beach or developed island, a sandbank is shaped by the movement of the sea. The amount of exposed sand therefore changes with the tides during the day.
This combination of white sand, shallow turquoise water and an open Indian Ocean setting has made Nakupenda one of Zanzibar’s best-known boat excursions.
Swimming and snorkeling are two of the main activities during a Nakupenda Sandbank Tour.
The surrounding waters offer plenty of opportunity to cool off during the day, while snorkeling gives you a chance to look beneath the surface for tropical fish and other marine life.
Snorkeling equipment is included with your Easy Travel tour, so you do not need to arrange your own equipment before travelling.
Lunch is one of the enjoyable parts of spending a full day at Nakupenda.
Rather than travelling back to Stone Town during the middle of the day, you can remain on the sandbank and enjoy a freshly prepared meal surrounded by the Indian Ocean.
Tropical fruits and refreshments are also included, leaving you free to spend the rest of your time swimming, snorkeling or relaxing.
Many current Nakupenda excursions similarly make lunch and tropical fruit part of the sandbank experience.
The tides are an important part of the Nakupenda experience.
At lower tide, a larger area of white sand may be exposed, creating more space for walking and relaxing. As the tide rises, the visible sandbank becomes smaller and the surrounding water moves closer around it.
This means Nakupenda does not look exactly the same throughout every day.
Your boat crew and guide work with the conditions on the day, so travellers should expect a natural marine experience rather than a fixed beach environment.
Nakupenda works particularly well as a relaxed group excursion.
Travelling with other guests allows you to enjoy the boat journey and sandbank atmosphere together while still having plenty of free time to swim, snorkel or relax at your own pace.
Easy Travel handles your hotel transfers, boat arrangements, guide, equipment, fees, lunch and refreshments, so the day’s logistics are organised before you leave your hotel.
Nakupenda can be visited at different times of the year, although weather, sea conditions and tides influence every visit.
Zanzibar’s dry season is generally favourable for outdoor and marine activities, with the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism highlighting the drier months as particularly suitable for beach activities and snorkeling.
However, the daily tide is just as important for a sandbank excursion. The amount of exposed sand varies throughout the day, so your experience may look different depending on the tide schedule.
Easy Travel operates this as a morning-departure full-day tour.
Explore Zanzibar's waters with knowledgeable local guides and boat crew familiar with the Nakupenda Sandbank area.
From hotel transfers and boat arrangements to snorkeling equipment, entrance fees and lunch, we take care of the day's arrangements.
Enjoy a well-organised group excursion with time to swim, snorkel, relax and experience Nakupenda at an easy pace.
Easy Travel supports you from your first enquiry through to the end of your Nakupenda Sandbank Tour.
What is the Nakupenda Sandbank Tour?
How long is the Nakupenda Sandbank Tour?
Is the Nakupenda Sandbank Tour private?
What time does the Nakupenda Sandbank Tour start?
Can I swim at Nakupenda Sandbank?
Is snorkeling included?
Is the tour suitable for children?
Is lunch included?
Are fruits and snacks included?
Is drinking water included?
Are hotel transfers included?
Are boat and entrance fees included?
Does Nakupenda Sandbank disappear at high tide?
