Excursions
Stonetown Tour (Half Day)
Explore the winding streets of old Stone Town on a guided walking tour. Coral stone buildings with ornate doors line the narrow streets of this World Heritage Site. A mixture of Arabic, African, Indian and European influences with mosques, temples and churches standing side by side will make this an unforgettable experience.
Other highlights on this tour include visits to:
local market place and shopping
old sultan’s palace
the House of Wonders
the Old Fort
Prison Island Tour (Half Day)
Changuu Island (Prison Island), just off the coast of Stone Town, can be reached by a 30 minute boat ride from Stone Town.
Prison Island was uninhabited until the 1860s when the first Sultan of Zanzibar, Majid bin Said, gifted it to two Arabs who used it as a prison for rebellious slaves. In 1890 Zanzibar became a British protectorate and Changuu Island was purchased in 1893 on behalf of the the Zanzibar government with the intention of building a prison on it. The prison was completed in 1894, but never housed any prisoners. In 1923 the old prison was converted into a hospital to serve quarantined patients from Stone Town. Nowadays the ruins with its dramatic views of the ocean is a popular tourist attraction.
A short walk from the prison ruins you will find the tortoise sanctuary where visitors are able to observe and feed the tortoises. These Aldabra giant tortoises are the decedents of the four gifted by the Seychelles in 1919.
Spice Tour (Half Day)
The Spice Tour will show you exactly why Zanzibar is known as the “Spice Island”. A guided tour of a spice farm will give you insights into the properties, origins, it’s medicinal uses and food/drinks.
Zanzibar was one of the world’s leading providers of spices in the 19th century. Ships from faraway visited its harbour’s to load spices such as cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Highlights of the Spice Tour include:
guided walking tour of a working spice farm
enjoying the aromas and tastes of fresh spices
traditional Swahili lunch
buying fresh spices, coffees, teas and more
The Spice Tour is one of the most popular tours.
Stonetown, Prison Island, Spice Tour + 1 hour of Shopping
Choose to combine Stonetown, Prison Island and a Spice Tour to enjoy a full day of sightseeing & experiences. End off with an hour of shopping to purchase souvenir or gifts to remember your time here in Zanzibar!
Safari Blue with Lunch
The original and unmissable Safari Blue Tour, operating since 1995, transports you around beautiful waters of Zanzibar, sailing in one of our traditional Dhows. The day includes snorkel sessions, a traditional Swahili Seafood Fest, and if you’re lucky dolphin sightings.
Enjoy this full day excursion with friends or family taking in the true Safari Blue experience.
Island Escape
Interested in a full day of adventure? If so, Island Escape might be the ideal excursion for you! Explore the colorful reef of Mnemba Atoll during two snorkelling sessions in waters of the Indian Ocean. Aboard the boat, you will be served soft drinks, fruits, and delicious local snacks. At low tide, take pictures on the beautiful sandbank, then head to to Muyuni Beach for a BBQ. To the day’s end, find yourself relaxing on one Zanzibar’s most beautiful beaches!
Dolphin Tour & Snorkeling (Half Day)
Dolphin safari offers you the experience of a lifetime, a chance to see the dolphins and even swim with them, if the environment allows. The seashore of the fishing village Kizimkazi is the home of several pods of humpback and bottlenose dolphins.
Note the chance to see dolphins is around 80%. You will always have the opportunity to swim with the reef if there’s no opportunity to swim with Dolphins.
Book this excursion for the experience of a lifetime!
Swahili Dinner Cruise
Catch a beautiful glimpse of Stone Town on your Sunset Dinner Cruise and enjoy Zanzibari style cuisine dining in the comfort of a cruising restaurant. This cruise will excite you as you’ll get a remarkable view of the wonderful scenes of Indian Ocean, along the stone town shore line.