The 4 Best BBQ Cruises in Tanzania

1.Prison Island & Nakupenda Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 554 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $35Our pick

Join guides such as Salim or Bahama for a dhow trip from Stone Town to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank. See Aldabra tortoises, explore colonial ruins, snorkel in clear water, and eat a fresh seafood barbecue with fruit. The $35 price excludes a $22 conservation and island-entry fee.

“Salim our guide was excellent and gave us lots of information. Lunch was plentiful and tasty. The snorkelling at Nakupenda wasn't great as the water was choppy and visibility was poor, but overall the day was very fun and well organised.”

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2.Prison Island, Nakupenda, StoneTown Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 457 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $71

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting Prison Island, Nakupenda Sandbank and Stone Town from a single boat and land tour. See Aldabra giant tortoises, swim, try snorkeling, eat a seafood or chicken BBQ, and hear local stories from guides such as Mohamed, Yasser and Suliman. Hotel pickup is optional, with several languages available.

“We had a wonderful tour today that included Prison Island, Nakupenda Island, and Stone Town. Everything was very, very good! The driver was on time, picked us up and brought us back perfectly on time. The food was delicious. The guides who accompanied us – the driver, the boat crew, and the city guide in Stone Town – were all very friendly and professional. The atmosphere throughout the day was beautiful, and we are truly thankful for this amazing experience.”

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3.Private Sail to Pungume Sandbank with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $85

Travel from your Zanzibar hotel to Kikungwi, then sail toward Pungume Sandbank near Kizimkazi. Your English-speaking guide and captain look for dolphins before taking you to swim, snorkel, and enjoy a seafood BBQ. The private boat lets you set the pace, with guides such as Abdul or Iddi adding local knowledge when available.

“Superbe activité, le guide était savant. Il connaissait la biodiversité, l’histoire du pays… la croisière était calme privée et surtout plaisante. Merci beaucoup à notre guide.”

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4.Prison Island, Nakupenda, Stone Town Trip with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 25 reviews · from $41

Spend a full day from Stone Town visiting Changuu, or Prison Island, then snorkel and swim at Nakupenda Sandbank over a fresh seafood BBQ. Your local guide leads the island visits and a walking tour through Stone Town’s narrow streets, slave-market history, markets, and former palaces. Bring cash for the separate $22 entry fee.

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