Zanzibar Activities and Excursions

You will find below a list of activities that you will be able to organize and book straight from your hotel.

Cloves - a typically Zanzibari Spice Buildings on the Stone Town Seafront. Prison Island Beach and Pier
Changuu Island's Giant Turtles Jozani Forest's Red Colobus Monkey Dhows taking you to Kwale Island, off Fumba

Spice Tour

Discover beautiful gardens, rare plants and spices that have made the reputation of the island. Cinnamon, cashews and, of course cloves. Scents that evoke stunning fairytale dreams. You will taste a wide variety of tropical fruits and visit the bathroom of Persian Kidichi built in 1850 by the first Sultan of Zanzibar in honor of his wife Shehrazad (eldest daughter of Fath Ali Shah of Persia ).

Stone Town

World Heritage Site, Stone Town, the old town of Zanzibar has been built in coral stone. It is a beautiful place yet imbued with a sparkling, mysterious past. Former homes of wealthy merchants or former palace, they transport you to the magic of the Orient "Arabian Nights". You will visit the central market built in 1904, the Anglican church built in 1874 on the former site of the slave market but also the National Museum opened in 1925, Tippu Tip's House, The most famous slave trader, the House of Wonders ...

Prison Island

Better known as Changuu Island, the island is located 30 minutes by boat west of Zanzibar Stone Town. This island was used for the detention of disobedient slaves, then there was a prison built in 1893, but this has never been used. Prison Island is the perfect place to relax, swim or dive. Opportunity to see giant tortoises.

Jozani Forest

You'll have the opportunity to see the Jozani forest's red colobus, monkey species endemic to Zanzibar. For nature lovers, a walk in the jungle of dating age primary Pandamus populated by giants, will be an unforgettable experience. Many other species of monkeys, but also birds inhabit the forest.

Kizimkazi (dauphins)

The village of Kizimkazi is located south of the island. From the beach you will embark on a fishing boat, set off in search of dolphins and experience swimming with them. Of course, we can not guarantee the presence of dolphins.

North Beach Tour

Go on a Dhow boat south west of the island to visit a beautiful beach islet. Before arriving, you will stop on a sandbar where you quench your thirst for fresh coconut juice and you can swim. You then navigate to Kwale island where a sumptuous BBQ awaits you. Tropical fruits in season and Turkish coffee will end your lunch. Drinks, alcohol will be served also.

Sunset Dhow Cruise

Dhow Cruise around the islands of Stown Town during sunset.

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