Zanzibar Excursions
Zanzibar Island Tours & Excursions
Known for its fascinating history, Zanzibar Island Tanzania is among the Islands in East African Coast where Arabs dominated and trades all over the world. Zanzibar Island in Africa was once the center of slave trade that has a negative perception when it comes to human rights.
Zanzibar is among the biggest Islands in the East African coast comprises of two main Islands Unguja and Pemba, Unguja being the largest with about 1,464 sq km while Pemba is about 686 sq km The name Zanzibar is derived from Arabic words ‘Zinj el bar which means the Land of Black people. Unguja, Pemba and many other islets together are making the semi-autonomous part of the United Republic of Tanzania. Unguja Island is referred by many to be Zanzibar and in that case, all the time when travel to Unguja, we say we are going to Zanzibar. Stone Town is the capital of Zanzibar with its fascinating history.
Thinking of Zanzibar Island history and pictures of the very romantic past, white sails dhows in Indian ocean, swinging palms along the beautiful white sand beaches as the sun setting, ruin of the most historical buildings, women in black veils, the exotic spice plantations and the fascinating history of this Island, today, all these are reflecting in people’s culture and traditions.
Zanzibar island offers from the white tropical sand beaches, spices, history and culture pattern of this cosmopolitan Island. As a ground handling we are in a position of arranging various activities in this historical Island ranging from Spice plantation tours, Dolphin tours to the Southern beaches at Kizimkazi, walking culture tour at Jambian village, A visit to Jozani forest home to the Red Colubus monkeys, known in Swahili as the ‘Kima Punju’, Prison Island trip with an engine wooded dhow this can be combined with either Spice tour or Stone Town tour. A visit of the old town of Zanzibar “The Stone town” with its narrow lines and old buildings from Beit el Ajaib which means The House of Wonders, to Sultan Palace and many many more including the site of The former slave market at darajani. Please see our packages for Zanzibar & for Tanzania safari starting from Zanzibar, the packages can be customized to meet your preference, ideas & budget.
Zazibar Tours
Activities to do in Zanzibar
Zanzibar was known to be one of the biggest slave ports in Tanzania following Bagamoyo. Stone Town has a historical essence to it and you will be able to learn about its history including the slave trade, and its abolitions, His Majesty Sultan Seyyid Said supported the slave trade and the missionaries who came to stop it. I think it might make a soft heart shed a tear here and there but it will be information you would never want to miss. You could opt to have dinner at forodhani on this day and enjoy local food experience.
The spice tour will definitely be an iconic moment for you as you will see and feel the different types of spices grown in the large farm set aside. Apart from that, you will also discover how some natural beauty products are made and what our ancestors used in the past to make themselves look more beautiful including perfumes and lipsticks. At the end of the tour will be a surprise for every visitor. You do not want to miss this experience.
Jozani forest is the only national park you in Zanzibar Island and located in Jozani-Chwaka Bay National park, 38km south east stone town. The forest is a great place to encounter many indigenous Flora and Fauna including Zanzibari Red Colobus Monkey, Blue Sykes Monkeys, Bush Pigs, Aders’s Duiker, Elephant shrews, Chameleons, and more that four hundreds bird’s species and five hundreds species of butterflies. Jozani has an excellent nature trails and the guides are well trained to accommodate client properly and at informative way. A walking tour through this impressive flora and fauna is one of the best experience Zanzibar has to offer. At Jozani you will visit mangrove swamp and walk around mangrove forest. We can organize this tour in combination to any other activities such as Zanzibar spice tour or Dolphin tour.
Prison Island gets its name from the prison which was built on it in 1893. It was never actually used as a prison but rather as a quarantine hospital. After a 30min boat ride with a beautiful view of Stone Town’s skyline, guests will meet the contemporary inhabitants of the island and the giant tortoises which were banned from the city of Stone Town which are more than 200 years old. We offer Prison Island as a half day tour that can be combined with a tour of Stone Town: Prisoners of Stone Town.
Zanzibar holiday has so much to offer including Safari blues available at Fumba village. The tour will start at 9am from the Fumba Beach to Kwale Island and return to Fumba beach around 3:30 pm. It’s an experience of its nature and unique you should not miss if you are in Zanzibar. You will share a traditional Dhow from Fumba beach to Kwale Island, where you will visit magnificent natural Mangrove Lagoon which only found in Kwale Island. You will also get an opportunity to witness a natural sandbank occurring with an amazing swimming around a natural blue water. It’s a tour that will allow you to truly relax and have time of your life. You will simply forget all about your worries and the hectic of life and immense yourself in the beautiful place that will take all your memories. The tour will be including eating a true natural sea food cooked very traditionally. If you the sea lover, then here you mind will be completely captured, and you will have an experience of lifetime.
Zanzibar holiday has so much to offer including Safari blues available at Fumba village. The tour will start at 9am from the Fumba Beach to Kwale Island and return to Fumba beach around 3:30 pm. It’s an experience of its nature and unique you should not miss if you are in Zanzibar. You will share a traditional Dhow from Fumba beach to Kwale Island, where you will visit magnificent natural Mangrove Lagoon which only found in Kwale Island. You will also get an opportunity to witness a natural sandbank occurring with an amazing swimming around a natural blue water. It’s a tour that will allow you to truly relax and have time of your life. You will simply forget all about your worries and the hectic of life and immense yourself in the beautiful place that will take all your memories. The tour will be including eating a true natural sea food cooked very traditionally. If you the sea lover, then here you mind will be completely captured, and you will have an experience of lifetime.
he Southeast Coast offers a variety of surf spots for different level surfers. Guaranteed uncrowded surf in crystal clear warm waters with a consistent waist high wave for beginners and shoulder to head high wave for advanced can be found on the island. The reefs are flat and beginner friendly in some sections and can be gnarly with sea urchins if you do not know the spots.
Kitesurf is a popular sport in Paje Beach, where the crystalline lagoon waters and reef protection offer ideal conditions for both advanced and beginner kitesurfers. At full moon the lagoon maybe very full and conditions may be suboptimal.
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