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OUR DAY TOURS
Spice Tour
City Tour
Boat Trips to Islands
Local Game Fishing
Jozani Forest Tour
Sandbank picnic
Sunset Dhow Cruise
Chumbe Island
Unguja Ukuu Boat Trip
Prison Island
Cultural Day Tours
Safari Blue
Zanzibar Deep Sea Fishing
Renting Villa in Zanzibar
Hotels in Zanzibar

Cultural Tours Tanzania

PACKAGE TOURS
Zanzibar Cultural Package 7 to 14 days
Special Cultural Package 7 to 14 days
special cultural package in luxury hotel
Zanzibar short Cultural package

CAMPING SAFARIS & LODGE SAFARIS
Safari Info
Selous Game Reserve
Special offer! 3 to 7 days Safaris
kilimanjaro Climbing
Honeymoon Package Safaris & Zanzibar.
Wedding in Zanzibar
 
 
 
 
   
 
Day tours on Zanzibar
 
 

you can choose from different cultural friendly day tours and activities (prices depend of group size):

Prison Island Tour City Tour Spice Tour Jozani Forest Tour local game fishing Jambiani Village Tour and mystical caves Dolphin Tour

 


Spice Tour
spicesThe history of Zanzibar would be incomplete without the cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and many other spices which brought the Sultans of Oman. They can be seen in the plantations just outside Zanzibar town, and a good tour includes opportunities to dazzle the senses with fresh spices. We have developed a special Spice Tour with indepth information not only about spices, but also organicaly grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After the tour we invite for an opulent lunch, where you can taste the spices and fruits. This is also the cheapest place to purchase spices and spice oils.

The half-day trip includes transport, guide, entrance fees and a superb lunch.

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HISTORICAL CITY TOUR
StonetownThis tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People's Palace), Dr Livingston's House and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar's bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques! 
Stone Town has some excellent gifts shops with plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts to choose from. A guided walk through this colorful and alternating city with tour guide Jumma,  who knows funny, but also cruel stories to tell about life of the old times in Stonetown. 
The half daytrip includes the guide and all entrance fees except of Palace Museum. This Tour is good to combine with the Spice Tour.

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PRISON ISLAND BOAT TRIP
island tripEarning its name as a former prison for slaves and a quarantine station for Zanzibar and the mainland nowadays the island gives you the chance to escape for some peace and quiet. The island lies just off the Old Stone Town and is home to giant tortoises that were imported from the Seychelles in the late 19th century. It is fringed with a beautiful coral reef, ideal for snorkelling, and has a lovely white beach for sunbathing. The island is ideal for a day trip with refreshments available throughout the day. It also has a small restaurant where you can enjoy freshly caught fish.
The half-day or day trip includes the boat ride, entrance fees and snorkeling equipment.

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LOCAL GAME FISHING
marlinForget fishing in a modern fishing vessel with the latest in reels and rods and a fighting chair as well! We offer you the unique opportunity to sail out to sea with a Zanzibari fisherman and show you what 'fishing for a living' is really all about. Setting sail from one of East Africa's oldest wafts, the horizon is dotted with ngalawas, local fisherboats with outriggers, heading out to sea with full mast.. We will equippe you with simple fishing gear, with what locals are even catching kingfish, yellow fin tuna, barracuda and grouper. A real adventure!
The half-day or daytrip includes the boat ride, fishing guide, local fishing gear, fruits and softdrinks.

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JOZANI FOREST TOUR
red collobus monkeyThe Jozani Forest is the home of the red colobus monkey, a rare species found only in Zanzibar. These monkeys are full of character, and roam freely. But Jozani is also home to other species including Sykes monkey's, small buck, chameleon and bush pigs. The elusive Zanzibar leopard (last sited several years ago) is said to feed here at night - perhaps this is why the reserve is only open during the day?! Jozani has an excellent nature trail and the guides are well trained and informative. A walk through this impressive flora and fauna is one of the highlights Zanzibar has to offer.
The half-day trip includes the transport, entrance fee (8 US$) and the guide. It is easy to combine this trip with the Jambiani Village Tour or the Spice Tour
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DOLPHIN TOUR
dolphinsSituated on the southern point of the island, Kizimkazi fishing village is home to several schools of bottle-nosed dolphins and Humpback dolphins, which can often be sighted following a short boat trip from the village. If you are lucky, you may be able to swim quite close to the dolphins, which can be a very rewarding experience. We are doing this trip in the afternoon to avoid the crowds of tourists in the morning, which in big numbers desturbing the dolphins. Kizimkazi is also the site of a 12th century mosque, the earliest evidence of Islam in East Africa, and is thus worth a visit for both natural and cultural reasons.
The trip includes transport, guide, boat, snorkeling equipment and lunch.

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UNGUJA UKUU BOAT TRIP
The lush green West coast of Zanzibar shows the diversity of the different environments of Zanzibar. This very special boat trip starts in Unguja Ukuu, far off the tourist tracks; we are heading to the small unhabitated islands, Miwi and Nianembe or Kwale in the protected Menai Bay, where you are shown the unique flora and fauna of Zanzibar's tropical islands.

Often you can see big groups of dolphins. There are unspoilt beaches with glooming white sands, perfect for relaxation, and the sea around the islands is very good for snorkeling. We'll arrange a barbecue with fresh caught fish, local dishes and tropical fruits. 

Do not miss this!
The day trip includes the transfer from Stonetown, motorboat/sailboat, 
guide, snorkeling equipment and lunch.

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SANDBANK PICNIC: 09:30am - 02:30pm
Daily scheduled trip (Subject to Tide of the Day and Weather Conditions)  
This full day excursion is suitable for anyone, from those who wish to completely relax to those who want adventure and excitement.

We board the dhow at the hotel and then set sail towards Bawe Island ; here we will do some snorkeling with a guide to see the stunning array of colored corals and tropical fish of the islands. Then hop back onboard and let us sail you away to a sand bank where brilliant birdlife exists.

A seemingly uninhabited and quiet bank in the ocean suddenly comes to life with millions of birds flying overhead and ghost crabs scurrying across the golden sands. After lunch relax on the sandbank listening to the birdlife around you and the hush of waves lapping against the shore.

We will slowly sail back to Stone Town after soaking up the sun and return back to the shore by 02:30pm.

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SUNSET DHOW CRUISE:   16:30 - 18:30
Step in our local dhow vessel, relax and let us sail you away on a magical sunset cruise to end your day. Our sunset cruises leave Stone Town in the late afternoon to cruise along the coast, slicing through the clear turquoise water.

The sounds of the bustle of busy people in Stone Town grow faint in the distance until they seem there, only in a memory, as the dhow sail you will be served with sodas drinking water, and Zanzibar light snakes which will encourage you to sink back into the dhow bench and enjoy the romance of Africa while the sun sets down with its beautiful orange colors. 

Onboard our dhow we have a personal guide who will accompany you on your cruise and give you a tour of Stone Town from the water as well as be able to answer any questions that you may ask him. You will come back to the shore at 1830hrs to take your tax back to hotel.

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CHUMBE ISLAND CORAL PARK (ECO ACTIVITES & ECO LODGE)

This Island is situated 8 miles southwest of Zanzibar Town and covers an area of approximately 20 ha. It is an uninhabited island dominated by coral rag forest and bordered, on its western shore, by a fringing coral reef of exceptional biodiversity and beauty.

Based on the initiative of Chumbe Island Coral Park Ltd, a private company created for the management of Chumbe, the island was gazette in 1994 as a protected area by the Government of Zanzibar.   Lots of activities are waiting for you on and around Chumbe Island.

The Island can be reached in 45 minutes boat ride from Mbweni Beach, It covers 16 hectors of undisturbed forest and surrounded by a virgin coral reef, the sanctuary has more than 200 a pieces of pristine stone corals, about 400 species of fish and turtles & dolphins regularly passing by.

 For a day trip only a fixed number of people are allowed to go there, which is not more than 14pax for a day trip. You will do a guided walking in the small forest, snorkel, swimming, lunch and relax.

For an overnight accommodation on Chumbe Island is  in many aspects - something really special, the Eco- bungalows are so brilliantly designed, that they provide both privacy and a sense of freedom of living in the open. You will find these bungalows exceptionally romantic (honeymooners love them), but any individual with a passion for natural beauty will find these bungalows captivating beyond measure. All bungalows overlook the sea, and all bungalows are equipped with:

  • double or twin beds in the sleeping area under the palm thatched roof,
  • self-contained bathrooms with hot & cold shower,
  • large living rooms, equipped with handmade furniture and
  • decorated with African art and colorful fabrics... (and very comfortable hammocks).

PRICES

USD 85 per person for a day trip.

USD 265 per person per night in FB for an overnight including all day activities.

The prices above don’t include the transfer from your Hotel to Mbweni Beach.

 
   
 
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PO BOX 1390, Stonetown Zanzibar.
Tel: +255 242 233 731
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