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Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar Archipelago
The Zanzibar Archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean 15 miles off the coast of Tanzania, is a breathtaking spot to escape from the world. You’ll enjoy clear, turquoise-blue water; shallow sandbars perfect for wading; and many small, nearly deserted islands virtually unvisited by tourists. Explore the World Heritage Site of Stone Town, Zanzibar City’s old quarter. Or just go beach to beach between tiny fishing villages—each one's better than the next.
Restaurants in Zanzibar Island
1. Friendly Taxi & Tours
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5.0 based on 313 reviews
We provide professional taxi and tour services with friendly and informative service. Contact us today and let us provide you with 5 star service! Karibu Zanzibar!
2. Skydive Zanzibar
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5.0 based on 175 reviews
Skydiving Centre offering Tandem Skydives, AFF Student Courses and Fun Jumps all year round. Every jump is a beach jump!!
3. Cheetah's Rock
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5.0 based on 1,511 reviews
Get closer! The once in a wild-lifetime experience. Conservation Rescue Awareness. Cheetah's Rock is a unique, very special place where people and animals interact directly - face to face, eye to eye, fur to skin. We are a legal, ZIPA accredited and CITES recognized rescue and conservation centre. Prepare yourself for a magical, memorable and remarkable experience. We believe in introducing wildlife in a really different, much closer, interactive and more personal way. The welfare of our animals on Cheetah's Rock is paramount! Return transport from close by (Stone Town, Nungwi, Kiwengwa, Pwani Mchangani, Kendwa etc) included! No entry without a booking. Bookings can be done online only!
Reviewed By _U2974DR - New York City, United States
Cheetah’s rock in my opinion is one of the best things you can do in Zanzibar. The conservation center with amazing ethic of doing the best they can to take care of and save the animals allows you to take a look at their work, learn unique story of each animal and become a part of their lives by feeding them or playing with. The animals you will get to see are : Lemurs, Bengal Tigers, Pumas, Otters, big Turtles, a Zebra named Chaka , Lions , Bush Babies and different Monkeys! You will be able to go and sit next to a Cheetah and take photos, play with a zebra , pet a peacock, feed lemurs , turtles, monkeys abs bush babies as well as pet a Bengal tiger (all the activities are safe!) The important info: the center offers two experiences : Otter swimming for 160 USD and a walking safari for 160 USD. It is totally worth it! ( your money goes to feeding and supporting these animals). Me and my sister have only gone to a safari and it was wonderful! VERY IMPORTANT: when you go pls wear comfortable clothes , no skirts or dresses as you might fight is hard to sit on floor etc. Also, do not wear any type of big jewelry because Mona keys are rly good at spotting it and taking some straight from you neck or hair ????. ( one of the women was wearing a floor on her hair and well, monkeys were trying hard in pulling her hair and taking the flower????...). Well, after your booking you will get all the details and PLEASE read them through , it will contain a lot of useful information and it’s not long. Moreover, all the guides in your tour speak good English , which was smth I worried about because in Zanzibar people spoke English with an accent I could not understand or didn’t speak English at all apart from two-three words. P.S. I have included some pictures of what you can definitely expect at Cheetah’s rock!
4. Chumbe Island Coral Park
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5.0 based on 62 reviews
Award-winning private island, fully managed nature reserve and marine park. Day guests ($90 US) receive an inclusive package with: all boat transfers to & from Chumbe, lunch, all drinks (excluding alcohol), guided snorkeling tour through a protected coral reef, forest and mangrove nature walks, historic lighthouse and visitors' centre tours, and a visit to our zero-footprint eco-bungalows with photovoltaic energy, rainwater harvesting, solar water heating & composting toilets. Lunch is a delectable mix of Zanzibarian, Arabic, Indian and African cuisine featuring fresh, local seafood, meat, vegetables, and fruits. Revenue from guest visits support free environmental education programs for local schools and Zanzibar communities. Winner of the 2019 "Best of Africa" for Sustainable Destinations from ITB Berlin. Chumbe Island strives for the highest standards in sustainability through the balance of conservation and commerce, whilst fostering community development and cultural stewardship.
Reviewed By travelgal3333 - Moshi, Tanzania
I had the pleasure to visit Chumbe Island for the day, while touring around Zanzibar on a FAM trip. My only regret is that we didn’t have time to spend the night. Our next trip to the island I will definitely book for the overnight. I love the fact that the maximum occupancy on the island is 14! As a travel agent who specializes in travel to East Africa I have booked clients to this amazing coral reef sanctuary and they have all loved it. The eco-bungalows are not for everyone but if you’re a “get back to nature” or “nature lover” type of traveller then this is likely a place you’ll fall in love with. I have so much respect for the design of the bungalows and love how eco-friendly and “open-air” they are. The snorkelling was amazing and how could it not be?!? The entire project is centred around the protection of the marine life on the west coast of the island ???? ???????????????????????? The lunch served as part of the day trip was so tasty and the friendly staff really added to our experience. I really enjoyed the nature walk where we learned about the coconut crabs and we got to climb to the top of the lighthouse for an amazing bird’s eye view of this special island. I highly recommend for you to book at least two nights on this private island, to really enjoy the peace and quiet that is Chumbe. Day trips are only available for last minute bookings as space is limited for their overnight guests. Asante sana to the entire staff, we will definitely be back and I will continue to promote your island to my clients ????
5. Zan Island Taxi
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5.0 based on 311 reviews
Zan island taxi is a taxi operator based at Zanzibar providing transfer and taxi services to foreign and local visitors who wish to plan a trip to Zanzibar for any occasions, whether for business, education or tour adventure in Zanzibar island, we are there to provide you quality transport services.
Reviewed By Footprints704922
We heard about Zan Island Taxi via Trip advisor and made contact with Othman via email. He was fast at responding to our queries and the booking process for our airport transfers was fast, and simple with competitive pricing. Othman is a lovely man who takes great pride in his business and pays great attention to detail to ensure that he meets the requirements of his clients. He has vast knowledge which he willingly shares about the island to help you plan your stay and provides great insights into the best places to visit and see during your trip. Throughout our stay Othman kept in regular contact with us via WhatsApp ensuring we were safe and asking if there was anything, he could do to help us. This was very reassuring especially if there were any last-minute changes to our plans we always knew that Othman would be on hand to help us and make the necessary arrangements to help us get around. Despite the name Zan Island Taxis is not just a taxi service they also provide tailored end to end tours and experiences. So If you are looking for a professional and stress free way to experience the many things on offer in Zanzibar I highly recommend using Zan Island Taxi to take all the unnecessary stress out of making your own arrangements. We asked them to arrange for us: - The Blue Safari Tour This is a half-day excursion which was organised seamlessly and provided endless opportunities to relax and just enjoy the magnificent beauty of the waters surrounding Zanzibar. This tour included return transfers from our hotel, boat transfers, excursion across the seas to the blue lagoon with its still crystal clear waters (a natural swimming pool), a BBQ lunch on the island, visit to to the dessert island in the middle of the sea and ample time for snorkelling (all equipment included) in the beautiful waters. . - Tour of Stone Town This was a fantastic half day tour around the UNESCO town with a local guide providing fantastic insights into the rich history of the town and tours of all the back streets and significant points of interest. The tour included return transfers from the hotel, guide and entrance fee to museum of slaves and the palace. - Tour of Prison Island A gentle and relaxing ride across the waters from Stone Town to Prison Island on a local dhow (boat) followed by a fun time learning about and feeding the giant tortoise. The island has a beautiful stretch of beach and crystal waters which made a great place for watching the sunset. The tour included boat transfers, entrance fee to view the tortoise and local guide. - Trip to Nungwi Village A great opportunity to experience the hustle and bustle of local life in the heart of tourist centre of the island. The village rests on the most beautiful stretch of beach with calm waters with no low or high tides perfect for enjoying the beautiful waters. This trip included return transfers from our hotel. - Trip to Mnemba Island This excursion was by far the highlight of our trip as there is a sure opportunity to swim up close with the many dolphins as well as exploring the vast array of aquatic life around the reefs. The tour included return transfers from our hotel, return boat transfers from the island, all snorkelling equipment and refreshments. Our tours were organised and facilitated by Othman and his colleague Abdul who did not disappoint to deliver excellent quality service. Both of them are such lovely people and really help to make your experience trouble free, seamless and overall enjoyable. All the tours were arranged swiftly with great communication and time management to ensure that we were never late so that we made the most of the time available to enjoy the tour and the full experience at hand.
6. Tumbatu Island
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Andrei2688
It was amazing unforgettable trip. Special thanks to Lucas for safar in Mikumi, snorkeling, excursion in Prison Island and all trips. It was the cheapest and the best excursions ever. Thanks Lucas for good advices about safari. In Mikumi we met very interesting and professional guide, sow big five and took incredible pics. It was the best trip ever!
7. Jozani Sea Turtle Sanctuary
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Trail438829
Great guide with a lot of passion for the great work being done at the sanctuary. The place has turtles but also some reptiles.
8. Uroa Bay
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4.5 based on 356 reviews
Reviewed By Airat_Ali - Plattling, Germany
in general, I really liked the rest in Zanzibar. many impressions. were a large family with three children. highly recommend to visit. The ocean played with different colors, although there were ebb and flow. during low tide, the mini zoo turned out straight and we walked with the children and watched sea animals.
9. Paje Beach
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4.5 based on 1,084 reviews
Reviewed By maxseatreap - Zanzibar Island, Tanzania
It is a nice place for many kinds of activities. Mainly I came for kitesurfing. It is a good kite spot with some disadvantages: some obstractions like a boats in front of the beach, some seaweed farms and sea urchins which you can spot during low water time.
10. Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral
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4.5 based on 651 reviews
The Heritage Centre therefore among other things aims at promoting tolerance, reconciliation and an inclusive society, bridging social and ethnic divides by telling the story of this dark chapter in the region’s history in an open and factual way. The creation of the Heritage Centre, and making it accessible to school children, who are the country’s future leaders, is also aimed to promote interfaith and inter-communal dialogue and understanding. Furthermore The Site is an important tourist destination, and by improving visitors’ facilities at the site and making it more informative and stimulating, the tourism industry as a whole will benefit, creating jobs and wealth, and helping to reduce poverty. The Heritage Centre among other things is also benefiting many people as it is a great opportunity to promote interfaith relations in Zanzibar.
Reviewed By A-AlMehairbi - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
though the tour was very interesting and good to know about the history and how ppl were treated, it was heart breaking to hear the stories and their suffering. going to the room they were trapped in to see its condition and relive it.
