Nakupenda Sandbank Picnic

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Nakupenda, which means “I love you” in Swahili, is a stunning sandbank situated near Stone Town. A full-day trip to this place includes a visit to Prison Island to see the giant tortoises, snorkeling, sunbathing, and tasting seafood and seasonal fruits. You can go snorkeling off Prison Island and witness a beautiful array of colorful corals and tropical fish before reaching the dreamy Nakupenda. Nakupenda is a natural reserve that is hospitable with its naturalistic beauty and pearls of the Indian Ocean. The sand is white, and the water is limpid and crystalline. You can enjoy the brilliant birdlife, seasonal fruits, and sand bathing. We also offer a delicious seafood lunch. You can relax on the sandbank or explore the marine life around it before riding our motorboat or sailing back to Stone Town.