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You will be approached by ‘Beach boys’ offering you tours at much cheaper prices than ours. We are a licensed tour operator and pay official taxes to both Governments of Tanzania and Zanzibar. Our vehicles are fully insured and our drivers are all personally selected and completely trustworthy.
Prices offered by ‘beach boys’ will be substantially lower than o because they are not Government licensed nor registered and if you run into any problems there is no recourse, refund or complain that can be addressed.
A walk through the Jozan Forest is one of the highlights of any trip to Zanzibar, which will delight naturalists and nature lovers alike.
The Jozani – area (1.00 hour drive from stone town is a hotspot of biodiversity, one of the last remaining sanctuaries for red colobus monkey in the world. Your guide will take you on an informative walk through the forest, while explaining the medicinal uses of local plants and identifying species of birds and reptiles. Troops of red colobus monkeys can be seen quite closely as they scramble through the branches. If you are lucky you may spot the elusive elephant shrew or a well-camouflaged chameleon!
The mangrove boardwalk allows you to spot crabs and tropical fish, while your guide will explain the importance of mangroves to environmental conservation and village life. This tour is best taken early in the morning to have the best chance of spotting wildlife.
Meander through the winding streets of Stone Town and visit the most important historical locations.
Throughout the centuries Stone Town has been a crossroad for traders and slaves, sultans and explorers. Wander through this ancient town of bazaars and ancient mosques, of old Arab houses and cathedrals. This tour will take you to the former Slave Market, House of Wonders and the Sultan’s Palace, then on the Old Arab Fort and Dispensary. Along the way, you will pass the fish and spice markets and spot many ancient Zanzibar doors, gateways to ancient mansions, intricately carved with studded brass posts.
This famous tour will allow you to visit the rural areas of Zanzibar, while connecting with the local people and the centuries-old history of Zanzibar as the epicenter of the Spice Trade.
The history of Zanzibar, is inextricably linked to the growing and trade of spices. In the 16thcentury spices were brought from Asia and Latin America, while they now flourish in the lush tropical climate of Zanzibar. Our guided tour meanders through villages and plantations where farmers will allow you to discover, taste and smell cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, lemon grass, cloves, ylang-ylang, cumin, ginger, pepper, tamarind, chili and many more. You will also be able to taste freshly picked tropical fruits including mangoes, passion fruits, avocado, papaya, local grapefruits, bananas, pineapples and more. The culinary and medicinal uses of spices and herbs will be explained by your guide. Over lunch you will savior traditional Zanzibar cuisine spiced with local herbs and cooked in a local kitchen.
A visit to the coral caves and slave chambers in Mangapwani as well as a swim at the beach are included in the Spice Tour.
Mnemba Island lies off the beach of Matemwe, on the North East Coast of Zanzibar, and is famous for the diversity of fish and corals. You will leave on a local boat from Matemwe Beach village for a 30min its depend where you located like if your in north we can do trip from the any hotel yoyr staying by bot directly from nungwi but if your from stone town we use car then you will catch boat sail to Mnemba. Snorkeling equipment is provided and you will be able to spot tiger-fish, parrot-fish, the occasional turtle and for the lucky few, dolphins! After spending a few hours in the water you will head to the beach fruits and relaxation. The boat will sail back to island and your driver will be waiting for you to assist you .
Enjoy the magical colors of an African sunset from a local Dhow, the ancient sailing vessel of the Indian Ocean. As the smells and sounds of the village begin to fade into the wind you will be served fruits while you savors the feeling of wind through your hair and enjoy the setting of the sun over Zanzibar.
Discover the beauty of the Menai Bay Conservation Area and enjoy the myriad colors of tropical reefs.
The stunning Menai Bay Conservation Area has been protected since 1998 and it is the ideal setting to discover our tropical reefs. Your trip begins at Fumba 20-minute drive from Stone Town, where you will embark for your Blue Safari. Our first stop is one of the many sandbanks in the conservation area, where you can use our snorkeling equipment to discover the tropical reef. We then proceed to the secluded Kwale Island for a desert island picnic of fresh seafood grilled on the spot and fruits. Kwale island is surrounded by mangrove forests, where, tide permitting, you can go for a nature walk or swim in the lagoon.
Join this famous island cruise for a full day or just a sunset cruise from Stone Town. The full day tour takes in Prison Island before heading to the sandbank for lunch and snorkeling. Sunset cruise sails around the Bay of Stone Town for three hours in the evening
‘Hope Dhow’ takes you to Tumbatu Island, just off the coast of Kendwa. This island is one of the last unspoilt/uncontaminated paradises of Zanzibar, where tourism has not yet reached. Tumbatu Island surrounded by colorful and most beautiful coral reef ever, during the snorkeling you expect to see some of beautiful fishes. Marks and fins are provided but you can able to use your own equipment you will spend 3 hour snorkeling and relaxing on the dhow, then head to the beach for a lovely you can get fresh fruits and water. This is private trip and it can be arranged and done any time from 9:30am to 10:00pm
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