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you can choose from different
cultural friendly day tours
and activities (prices
depend of group size):
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 The 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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|  This 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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|  Earning 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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|  Forget 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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|  The 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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 Situated 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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 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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