Private Dinner on Nakupenda Sandbank, Zanzibar

Sunset, swimming, and a private seafood dinner on white sand

A private evening on Nakupenda Sandbank in Zanzibar combines a dhow sail, time in the water, and a tailored dinner of locally caught seafood and seasonal fruit served as the sun sets. A professional guide in English, Italian, French or German leads the three-hour experience, which accommodates dietary needs and welcomes children from age five. The sandbank itself (a secluded white-sand oasis off Zanzibar's coast) is the setting for swimming, snorkeling and the meal itself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening private dinner on sandbank

• Travel to Nakupenda Sandbank
• Enjoy sunset views
• Dine on fresh seafood and fruits
• Relax on the beach under twilight sky

The experience

The day starts with a pickup and a sail out to Nakupenda Sandbank aboard a private dhow. Once there, you have time to swim and snorkel in the clear turquoise water, or simply rest on the white sand while the light begins to shift. The sandbank sits far enough offshore that it feels removed from the island's activity, but the crossing takes only a short while.

Dinner arrives as the sun drops toward the horizon. The meal is built around what's fresh that day (locally caught seafood and seasonal fruit), and it's prepared and served on the sandbank itself, just for your group. If you eat vegetarian, vegan, or have a seafood allergy, the operator will arrange an alternative before you depart. Contact them with your needs when you book. The guide stays with you throughout, speaking English, Italian, French or German depending on what suits your group.

The experience runs three hours total, which gives you time on the water, time in it, and the full arc of the meal as daylight fades. Children from age five are welcome, and the operator notes you'll need at least a moderate level of fitness for the boat and the sandbank itself. Public transport options exist nearby if you're arranging your own way to the departure point.

What’s included

• Private dhow for your group.
• professional guide.
• dinner of locally fresh seafood and seasonal fruit.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Nakupenda Sandbank dinnerGuide in 4 languages · 15:30

Honeymoon sunset dinnerGuide in 4 languages · 15:30Private dhow seafood dinner for honeymooners

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by COASTLINE TOURS AND TRAVEL

Is this one for you?Choose the Sunset Dinner option if you're celebrating a special occasion like a honeymoon. Pick the standard Nakupenda Sandbank dinner if you want the same private meal and setting without the honeymoon framing. Both run the same three hours and include everything the other does.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Nakupenda Sandbank actually like when I get there?

Nakupenda Sandbank is a secluded white-sand oasis off Zanzibar's coast, known for pristine sand and clear turquoise water. It's set up for swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing, and it's where your dinner will be served: far enough offshore to feel remote, but reachable by dhow in a short crossing.

Can I swim and snorkel, or is this just dinner?

You have time to swim and snorkel in the water before and around dinner. The sandbank itself is built for both activities, so you can be in the water or on the sand depending on what you want to do as the evening unfolds.

What if I don't eat seafood or have dietary restrictions?

The operator accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and seafood-allergy diets. Contact them before the tour starts to arrange an alternative meal, and they'll prepare it for you on the sandbank.