Zanzibar Island
The Spice Island Overview
Dhow sunset cruise, private tour, spice farm tour, scuba dive cultural tour
Explore Zanzibar's Exotic Charms
Zanzibar Island
Unveil Paradise on a Zanzibar Holiday!
Few places in the world can evoke images of white powdered sands, pristine turquoise waters and tropical palm-tree paradise like Zanzibar.
Located just off the coast of Tanzania in East Africa, this series of islands offers a unique adventure and cultural experience along with being the most idyllic setting for pure relaxation.
Prison Island Tour
A half-hour boat trip from Zanzibar, Prison Island provides a fascinating glimpse into the island’s slightly dark past – this land was once used as a place where slaves were detained and, when slavery was abolished, it functioned as a camp where people with deadly diseases were sent. Fortunately enough, that is all in the past and today the island is a nature reserve for giant tortoises and a place to see the ruins that once functioned as the prison.
While on the island you will be able to swim, snorkeling and learn a lot of tropical fishes which are found around Indian Ocean.
Price includes:
Entrance fee, Boat Fee, Snorkeling gears, Conservation fee, Guiding fee and all the government levies and taxes
Head to Jozani Forest
A vast and scenic spread of green, Jozani is the last indigenous forest left on Zanzbar. Located inland from Jozani Chwaka Bay the area often floods, which luckily nurtures a unique swamp forest of many amazing looking trees and ferns. The forest is best reached via bus (309 or 310), by chartered taxi, or as part of an organized tour.
The tour can take 3 to 4 hours, the forest holds one among the rera and endemic spice of Red Colobus monkey, that can only been seen here in the forest.
Tourist can start by nature walk through nature trails of the forest which is an habitat of flora and fauna, most of the tourist usually send a lot of time and much of their interest on Red Colobus Monkey
Price includes:
Entrance fee, Boat Fee, Snorkeling gears, Conservation fee, Guiding fee and all the government levies and taxes
Spice Tour
Spices and herbs were originally introduced to Zanzibar by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, brought from their colonies in South America and India.
This tour is a walking tour in a spice farm (shamba). While there, you shall see how the spices, herbs and fruits grow and are cultivated. Your tour guide will describe how the crops can be used.
You will be smelling and tasting spices, herbs and tropical fruits such as clove, lemongrass, nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla, coconuts, papaya, chili, black pepper, jackfruit, cardamom, cassava and oranges. After the tour you will enjoy a traditional swahili lunch at the farm. Here is when you can really taste the different ways of using spices.
The tour finishes with a stop at a spice stall selling fresh packaged spices (cash only). The tour price already includes tips for farm workers, so you don’t need to worry about it.
Price Includes:
Transfer from stone town, Conservation fee, Guiding fee, Lunch, Fruit tasting, water and all the government levies and taxes.
Nungwi Beach
Nungwi is a village boasting a few of Zanzibar’s most breathtaking beaches. On this tour you will see picture worthy shores where local woodworkers build wooden dhows, as they have for centuries. Nearby, you will visit the Mnarani Natural Aquarium and feed sea turtles. After this, the rest of the day you are free to enjoy the beach. If you wish, a visit to the Portuguese Ruins can be included in your tour.
Price Includes:
Transfer from stone town, Conservation fee, Guiding fee, Lunch, Fruit tasting, water and all the government levies and taxes.
Safari Blue – Full Day Tour
This tour allows you to view the intriguing natural environment of the Indian Ocean Bay. You will leave Fumba by dhow, the Kwale Coral Reef is the first stop. Kwale offers a gracious view of coral and colorful fish. Your guide will point out specific marine life and instruct you in snorkeling. The trip then continues to a sandbank to snack, while taking in the view of ocean water. Humpback whales may be spotted feasting on marine life at the ocean’s surface.
The boat will then take you to an island where a feast of grilled fish, chicken, calamari and lobster will be served with cold soft drinks and beer. Afterwards a tropical fruit tasting of 10-15 varieties will take place, followed by a shot of African Amarula liquor in coffee. You may take part in the islands other activities, before traveling back to Fumba.
Price Includes:
Menai bay Conservation fee, Boat ride, Lunch, Tour Guide, water, all government taxes, Snorkeling gear
Sunset Cruise Special for Honeymooners
There is nothing more romantic than sailing away together into a golden sunset in our traditional Swahili dhow, this is a special organization just for two, ensuring your Honeymoon vacation is the magical, memorable, and heart-warming experience that it should be.
Aboard our dhow with Latin sails that glides silently along the stone town coast of Zanzibar under starry and moonlit sky, we are giving you a wonderful honeymoon treat offering intriguing different view of this amazing Island, enjoying the scenery by evening with its soft silent wind which is truly mesmerizing.
Starting from: 1:30 with the guide, 1:4 climb onboard the dhow and meet the crew and set sail
Price Includes:
We also entertain you with special welcoming services, snacks, wine, beer, sparkling wine, soft drinks and traditional live music, just to make memorable your special date..
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