What to do and see in Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar Archipelago: The Best Day Trips from

September 17, 2021 Enriqueta Cusson

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.
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1. Private Zanzibar Top 5 Attractions Tour with Lunch

Key 2 Tanzania
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This tour is one of a kind tour designed for short travelers looking for a quick and authentic overview of Zanzibar. This carefully designed tour is the perfect way to explore the history, culture, highlights and traditions of this Wonderful destination .As per the tour you get , visit spice farms, Prison Island, local markets, scenic beaches, Jozani forest and more Including round-trip transfers from Ferry Terminal, Airport or your hotel. After this tour with our professional guides you will leave a memory to cherish forever

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By bretts11

Driver was not present at airport upon our arrival. I waited 15 minutes before calling the business phone, driver answered and told me he was not coming. He said the company never informed him of a pickup that day. I booked this private transfer to avoid dealing with random taxis at 3am, but that’s exactly what I was forced to do. Please do not book with company.

2. Village Tour With Witch Doctor Visit

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About Zanzibar island has many villages where people live their casual life. This tour will help to see how people carry out their daily activities and how different they are from the rest of the countries. Local guides will explain about traditions. Itinerary While on the tour, you will visit the women’s handicraft group, seaweed farming, local school, and Hospital. Afterward, the local guide will take you to the lady who will show the process of making rope from coconut husk fiber. Later you will visit the local Witch a doctor who uses old natural medicine to help people. He is still working and helping people.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By Lovenlife7

This tour delivered on all points. My guide, Juma was professional, very knowledgeable, and eager to share information. He was a perfect gentleman along with being my private photographer. Because he was taking photos, I could pay attention to the tour and concentrate on history shared by the guide at the slade trade history museum. The information was extremely emotional for me, but certainly worth the time and cost of the tour. Oh! And the driver was friendly and safe. Loved the entire tour!

3. Marine turtules tour & kendwa beach relaxation

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania Zan Archipelago Tours & Safaris
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In 1993 the villagers of Nungwi opened this turtle sanctuary in a large natural tidal pool near the lighthouse and since then these sea creatures have enjoyed a degree of protection from being hunted and eaten. You can see turtles of various species and sizes, If fishermen accidentally catch a turtle in their net, they bring it to the aquarium. Likewise, turtle eggs discovered on the beach are brought here to hatch.On a single day every February, a highlight of the year is when local people, tourists, hotels and dive centres cooperate with conservationists to assist hundreds of hatchlings survive their perilous journey across the beach and out to the open sea. Once after the tour you will enjoy the Kendwa beach.

Inclusions: Mineral water , Services of Experienced Professional Tour guide, Pick up and drop off from your Hotel (Around stone town only)

Exclusions: Expenses of a personal nature, Guide tip

Reviewed By AAS1111

Asante Mady for such a safe and amazing tour! Your knowledge of Zanzibar/Tanzania history and culture was very informative! If anyone gets a chance to take a tour with Mady, you will not be disappointed.

4. Spice Tour & Cooking Class

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania Zan Archipelago Tours & Safaris
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A tour of one of Zanzibar’s Spice Farms, during a walking tour through the farm, guests will be shown and given explanation of each and every spice that are found in Zanzibar. After being fully packed with knowledge, our guests get time to buy spices, soaps and creams which are all handmade by the community within the farm and can enjoy a traditional cooking class. Also to have a great chance to see different spice plants and trees, touching, smelling and guessing. This can makes you smile and happy while you're doing tour due to sense of humor from tour guide.

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off from your Hotel (Around stone town only), Service Entrance Fees, Mineral water , Spice lunch and drinks , Services of Experienced Professional Tour guide, Transport waiting charge, Cooking Class with Native

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Reviewed By Ellakie

We took a weekend trip to Stone Town as we are working in Dar Es Salaam. We had a wonderful morning exploring Stone Town with Mady. Mady was very patient with us, after we couldn't start on time due to some unexpected work related issues that came up early the morning. Covid-19 did take it's toll and few places are up and running. (we couldn't go into most of the historic sites as still closed) However, Mady's knowledge about the town and it's history is excellent! I will definitely recommend him.

5. Spice Tour + Stone Town Tour + Prison Island

Forodhani Gardens, Zanzibar City, Tanzania Zan Archipelago Tours & Safaris
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This is the combination tour of Spice tour, stone town tour and prison island tour. During Spice Tour: The traveller will walk through the farm, guests will be shown and given explanation of each and every spice that are found in Zanzibar. After being fully packed with knowledge, our guests get time to buy spices, soaps and creams which are all handmade by the community within the farm. During Stone Town Tour: Guests will visit the Cathedral, Slave Markets, Sultans Palace, Tip Tip’s House, The Old Arabic Fort, Freddie mercury house, Forodhani Park and the famous Zanzibar Doors in the petite streets. During Prison Island Boat Trip: This tour offers nature, history and adventure combined in a relaxing, enjoying the beautiful and nice beach, feeding giant Aldabra tortoise and colored fish and corals for snorkeling in the channel of the Indian Ocean.

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off from your Hotel (Around stone town only), Service Entrance Fees, Shopping time, Services of Experienced Professional Tour guide, Spice lunch and Drinks, Snorkelling Equipment

Exclusions: Guide tip, Expenses of a personal nature

Reviewed By AAS1111

Asante Mady for such a safe and amazing tour! Your knowledge of Zanzibar/Tanzania history and culture was very informative! If anyone gets a chance to take a tour with Mady, you will not be disappointed.

6. Prison Island, Nakupenda Sandbank and Stone Town Tour | Full-day + Lunch Buffet

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It is a full-day private tour that includes Three most recommended tours in Stone Town; Prison Island, Nakupenda (Sandbank), and Stone Town City Tour. It is the Lifetime experience that you will not want to miss while on your vacation in Zanzibar.

Inclusions: Seafood Buffet (Lobsters, Tuna fish, Calamary, Octopus, Prawns), Chicken, and fries. Or Vegetarian (Fries, Salads, Fruits, etc), Fruits (Watermelon, Bananas, Pineapple, Coconut, etc), Bottles of Waters and Soda will be available all the time, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Prison Island Admission Fee (10,000TZS), Anglican Cathedral Admission fee (5USD)

Reviewed By Elizapaul121

Pickup from Michamvi very early in the morning, we went to the north and take a boat to Mnemba. It was a long trip but worth it. There were so many dolphins playing so closer, we enjoyed it and also the marine life at Mnemba is amazing. Ahmed was there with us during this trip, he was so helpful. I really recommend the trip.

7. Prison Island and Stone Town Private tour in Zanzibar

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This is a private tour that includes the two most recommended activities to do in StoneTown, the Prison Island, and StoneTown city Tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Inclusions: Bottled water, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Prison Island Admission Fee (10,000), Anglican Cathedral Admission Fee (5USD)

Reviewed By Elizapaul121

Pickup from Michamvi very early in the morning, we went to the north and take a boat to Mnemba. It was a long trip but worth it. There were so many dolphins playing so closer, we enjoyed it and also the marine life at Mnemba is amazing. Ahmed was there with us during this trip, he was so helpful. I really recommend the trip.

8. Luxury Spice Tour With Lunch

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania Zan Archipelago Tours & Safaris
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4.9 based on 11 reviews

A tour of one of Zanzibar’s Spice Farms, during a walking tour through the farm, guests will be shown and given explanation of each and every spice that are found in Zanzibar. After being fully packed with knowledge, our guests get time to buy spices, soaps and creams which are all handmade by the community within the farm. Also to have a great chance to see different spice plants and trees, touching, smelling and guessing. This can makes you smile and happy while you're doing tour due to sense of humor from tour guide.

Inclusions: Spice lunch and drinks , Services of Experienced Professional Tour guide, Service Entrance Fees, Mineral water , Pick up and drop off from your Hotel (Around stone town only), Transport waiting charge

Exclusions: Expenses of a personal nature, Guide Tip

Reviewed By AAS1111

Asante Mady for such a safe and amazing tour! Your knowledge of Zanzibar/Tanzania history and culture was very informative! If anyone gets a chance to take a tour with Mady, you will not be disappointed.

9. Dhow Cruise to Mnemba Island reef for Snorkeling | Full-day + Lunch

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This is one of our must-do activities that you will not want to miss while you are in Zanzibar. The tiny but exceptional Mnemba reef offers indeed some of the best and most spectacular spots in the whole Archipelago, if not in East Africa. On this trip, we might (85% chance) see dolphins while cruising from Nungwi to Mnemba, we will stop for a while and you can enjoy seeing dolphins swimming, also you can take photos. Also, there is a Sandbank beside Mnemba Island, we might go there after snorkeling when it is low tides. Mnemba is well known for the excellent clarity of its waters ( for this area of the Indian Ocean) and the unusually prolific and diverse corals and tropical marine life where you can able to see a lot of colorful fishes while Snorkeling. Some of the species that you can see at Mnemba reef include; Angel Fish, Blue Spotted Rays, Black Snappers, Groupers, Red Tooth Triggers, Flounder, Octopuses, Leaf Fish, Scorpion Fish, Stone Fish, Frog Fish and lots of Trevallies.

Inclusions: Rice, Vegetable soup, Chapati, Tuna fish, Salads, etc, Bottle of waters available on the Dhow and at Lunchtime as many as you want., Use of Snorkelling equipment, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Fruit Snacks (Watermelon, Pineapple, Bananas, Mangoes, Coconut, etc)

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Reviewed By Elizapaul121

Pickup from Michamvi very early in the morning, we went to the north and take a boat to Mnemba. It was a long trip but worth it. There were so many dolphins playing so closer, we enjoyed it and also the marine life at Mnemba is amazing. Ahmed was there with us during this trip, he was so helpful. I really recommend the trip.

10. Zanzibar slave trade history

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This full day trip will provide you with completely history of what happen during Zanzibar slavery. Visit well known reminders of Zanzibar Dark history in the slave trade. Old slave market site, Slave chamber and slave caves. Visit the Tippu Tip house, the common Swahili Zanzibar slave trader, Ivory trader, explorer, plantation owner and Governor. This trip will end up at the Mangapwani Beach where you can relax, sunbath, enjoy the swimming at the former slave sea port.

Inclusions: Pick up and drop -off for Stone Town Hotels, Snacks, Bottled water, Guide Fees, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By PAMBERRYG

Waiting for me at the airport in an air conditioned car. Friendly and driver, great value for money and well recommended.

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