Nakupenda sandbank with Snorkeling + Seafood Lunch
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A “Nakupenda Sandbank with Snorkeling + Seafood Lunch” is a popular Zanzibar day trip that includes a scenic boat ride to a beautiful sandbank, time for swimming and snorkeling around vibrant coral reefs, and a fresh seafood lunch with tropical fruits, all arranged from Stone Town. You’ll likely depart by local boat from Stone Town, explore the rich marine life with provided gear, relax on the pristine white sand, and enjoy a freshly prepared meal before returning, with opportunities for hotel pick-up and drop-off for an additional fee.
Tour Highlights
- Beautiful Sandbank: You’ll visit a stunning, temporary sandbank known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and pristine white sands, perfect for relaxing.
 - Snorkeling Experience: The area around the sandbank offers fantastic snorkeling with numerous colorful fish and diverse marine life dwelling in the coral reef ecosystem.
 - Seafood Lunch: A delicious lunch featuring fresh seafood like lobster, prawns, and octopus is typically prepared on-site. Vegetarian options are often available as well.
 - Tropical Fruits: You’ll have the chance to taste a variety of local tropical fruits such as mangoes, bananas, pineapples, and watermelons.
 - Scenic Boat Ride: The journey to and from the sandbank is done via a local boat, offering picturesque views of the Indian Ocean.
 - Relaxation: There will be ample time to sunbathe on the sand, swim in the clear waters, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere
 
Included/Exclude
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
 - Round-trip boat transportation
 - Entrance fees to Nakupenda sandbankÂ
 - Snorkeling gear
 - Seafood BBQ lunch with tropical fruits
 - Bottled water
 
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded, but you can contact us for hotel pickup and drop-off at an additional cost if you are interested.
 
Tour Plan
You'll be picked up from your Zanzibar hotel and taken to a boat departure point, often near Stone Town. A boat will take you to  Nakupenda Sandbank. At the sandbank, you can swim in the warm, clear waters, snorkel to see marine life, relax on the pristine white sand, and take photos.
Seafood Lunch:Â A freshly prepared seafood BBQ lunch, often featuring fish, prawns, and calamari, along with a selection of fresh tropical fruits, will be served. after lunch Continue to swim, sunbathe, or enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the sandbank. Final you'll then board your boat for the journey back to Stone Town.Â