Its a sunbank and not a beach. the locals have come up with a very good idea of making interest in the tourists by offering a full day tour to prison and Pange island with offering fruits , BBQ and Fries after we reach the sunbank and have our swimming. Each boat carries a tent and all the cooking items with them .We can start our exploration of the island and the driver and helper will setup the camp and start cooking. Its hot in the afternoon and by 2 pm the water starts rising and the sun bank start becoming smaller in size with the rising water level. By 4 it is a very small island and people starts to move by 3-4 pm. 30 min boat ride from stone town. ...
Read moreThe most beautiful place I have seen. Just water and sand but it's amazing. Take a boat ride from Stone Town to the island about 20 to 30 min ride depending on the weather conditions and water conditions. Recommend timing is from 11am to 3pm normally people leave from there around 3pm. You can swim here and also snorkeling is available. Later enjoy fresh made lunch on the island. Enjoy the views and take a boat ride back. Remember if ur taking a private boat ride from Stone Town coming and going will only cost you about $20 USD don't over pay. They charge 40 000 shilling for the ride and 10 000 for the tent...
Read moreThe sandbank right in front of Stone Town. It usually is one destination of the combined tours, including e.g. Prison island.Depending on the time you get there, it will be either empty or packed with people shortly before high tide. There is a nice reef right before it with great sightings and easy to access for beginners. People go to the sandbank to get their food prepared as par of the full day tours. The guys are very experienced with cooking the food and you get a great selection of...
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