ZANZIBAR

TOURS & EXCURSIONS IN ZANZIBAR

EXCURSIONS & TOURS DESCRIPTION

Discover the historic charms of the UNESCO World Heritage City of Stonetown. Please, do not hesitate to discuss with our guide, you are most welcome to optimize your tour and choose the highlights you’re interested in. Our flexible City Tour can include choices of visits to the Darajani Market, Slave Market and Anglican Church, an insight to the architecture and famous Zanzibari Doors, Old German Consulate, High Court, Tip Tip House, Former English Gentleman’s Club, Livingstone House, Old Fort, House of Wonders, Sultan’s Palace, National Museum, and much more…

(HALF DAY)

Since centuries Zanzibar has not only been known for its infamous Slave Trade, but as well as the Spices Island. No trip to Zanzibar can be considered complete without a visit to one of our carefully selected Spices farm; our spices tour offers the opportunity to indulge your senses with a kaleidoscope of smells, tastes and textures. From the punch of a chilli to the refreshing succulence of green coconut flesh, we promise that this tour will awaken your senses. It also provides you with the unique opportunity to purchase these exclusive spices straight from the source.

(HALF DAY)

 

A relaxing day on the Indian Ocean, on a small island, on the western coast, Changwu is a charming little island with quite of a history. It was a private place of detention for recalcitrant slaves. In 1883, a jail was built on the island, thus its name ―Prison Island‖. The jail was never in great use, and the ruins can still be seen. The island has become a small tourist resort, where you can relax, walk around see the Giant Aldabara Tortoises or beautiful peacocks, swim or snorkel around the coral reefs.

(HALF DAY)

Our guides will take you throughout the small streets of Stone town, help you bargain your souvenirs and antics to take back home. Ideally combined with Prison Island and the Dhow Sunset Cruise

(17:00 – 19:00)

The Dhow is a traditional sailing boat of the type used for centuries for carrying cargo between Zanzibar and the Arabian Gulf. She has been converted into a beautifully restored sailing vessel, which will give you an insight into the real Zanzibar. She is equipped with safety equipment, sunshade, snorkeling equipment and boarding ladder. She is approximately 40 feet long and a crew of 6 will ensure your safety and comfort on board. Sit back and relax, enjoy the Zanzibar breezes and crystal clear turquoise waters. Try your hand at fishing with a local fisherman, have lunch on a sandbank, swim and snorkel. Every day we offer a sunset cruise or an island hop including drinks and food. Private charters are also available on request.

(HALF DAY)

 

Once the whole of the Island was covered in a rich tapestry of swamp forest, evergreen thicket and mangrove now all that remains is Jozani Forest. Despite this fact Jozani still boasts an eclectic Bio-diversity, with many strange and wonderful animals residing in and below the canopy of old giants. Red Colobus monkeys are the most famous inhabitants of the forest; sub-species only found on this island, they can be seen calmly lazing around or fooling amongst themselves in the branches, their red coats a reminder of British colonial rule. But keep your eyes open and you may be lucky enough to see Sunnis (small deer), chameleons or even the Zanzibar Leopard!! (Well very lucky as they were wiped out by the government in the 1960’s to stem the spread of black magic practices… but strange things happen in these parts)

(HALF DAY)

 

Kizimkazi nestles snuggly on the Southern tip of the Island, it offers idyllic snorkeling and coastal views and an ideal starting point to spot Bottlenose and spinner dolphins. These magnificent animals school in the rich hunting grounds of the cove, employing their cunning to feed their growing appetites. Dolphins are frequently seen in this cove but like all wild animals there is never a guarantee that they will appear.

(FULL DAY; ALL INCLUSIVE)

Experience the best boat excursion in Zanzibar, departure from the village of Fumba in South West Zanzibar and we will take you to see the dolphins, sandbanks, Islands and coral reefs of Menai Bay, a beautiful conservation area. Safari Blue is a full day and includes top quality snorkelling equipment with guides and instructors, ice cold sodas, mineral water and beer, a delicious Zanzibari seafood lunch with grilled fish and slipper lobster gastronomic fruit tasting, coffee and Amarula liqueur. We round the day off by returning to Fumba by traditional lateen sail.

(HALF DAY)

After a quick orientation of the buggy, your guide reveals a secret smuggler’s path to a pristine fishing beach. Feel the wind in your face, the sun on your shoulders, and the sand rushing under your buggy as you zip through the stunning Zanzibar landscape. Regardless of your experience level. Your guide customizes your expedition, making sure you feel safe and comfortable at all times. The adventure whizzes through lush farming and plantation area, under swaying palm trees, and over winding off-road trails, giving you plenty of time to practice your off-road driving skills under the instruction of your knowledgeable guide. You finish at a local village, where you chat with locals and watch fishermen repairing their traditional dhow boats, before returning to Nungwi.

To drive the buggy, you must hold a fully valid driving license, or motorcycle license, and be at least 17 years old. Practice- and preliminary licenses do not suffice. Passenger age limit is 6 years.