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Culture, sea and nature across the Spice Island. Pick any tour and book it right on its page.

About Zanzibar

An archipelago of two islands

Zanzibar lies off the coast of Tanzania in East Africa and comprises two main islands, Unguja and Pemba, renowned for rich history, vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty.

🏝️ Unguja (Zanzibar Island)

The largest and most popular island. Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site of carved doors, Arab houses and mosques. Powdery beaches at Nungwi, Kendwa, Paje and Jambiani, spice farms ("The Spice Island") and Jozani Forest, home to the rare red colobus monkey.

🌿 Pemba Island

"The Green Island": rolling hills, fertile valleys and forests, quiet and unspoiled. World-class diving at Mesali Island and Fundo Gap, clove plantations and traditional Swahili village life.

Single tours

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≈ 3 hoursStone Town Tour (City Tour)

Stone Town Tour (City Tour)

🕒 Hotel pick-upCulture

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Stone Town: labyrinthine streets, bustling markets, the House of Wonders, the Old Fort and the Sultan's Palace, with a taste of authentic Zanzibar cuisine.

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≈ 2 hoursPrison Island Tour

Prison Island Tour

🕒 Hotel pick-upSea & Islands

Prison Island (Changuu) is a short boat ride from Stone Town. Meet giant tortoises, some over a century old, learn the history of the former prison and swim or snorkel on its beautiful beach.

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Half dayNakupenda Sandbank

Nakupenda Sandbank

🕒 Hotel pick-upSea & Islands

Escape to the pristine Nakupenda sandbank, a secluded paradise of powdery white sand surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise water, with snorkeling and a beachside seafood barbecue.

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Full daySafari Blue Zanzibar

Safari Blue Zanzibar

🕒 Morning pick-upSea & Islands

A full-day dhow adventure across the Indian Ocean: snorkeling, a seafood lunch on board, secluded sandbanks, uninhabited islands and a Zanzibar sunset.

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Half dayMnemba Dolphin & Snorkeling Tour

Mnemba Dolphin & Snorkeling Tour

🕒 Early or late morningSea & Islands

Head out to Mnemba Atoll to watch playful dolphins, snorkel among coral reefs, turtles and tropical fish, and relax on the powdery shores of Mnemba Island.

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Half dayJozani Forest

Jozani Forest

🕒 Hotel pick-upNature

Zanzibar's only national park and home to the endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkey. Walk the mangrove boardwalk and visit the butterfly garden.

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Half dayVillage Tour

Village Tour

🕒 Hotel pick-upCulture

Discover rural Zanzibar: village walks, hands-on workshops, music and dance, a nature trail and a picnic lunch of traditional village cuisine.

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≈ 2.5 hoursSunset Tour

Sunset Tour

🕒 Late afternoonSea & Islands

A relaxed evening by boat with welcome drinks, a scenic viewpoint, sunset photography and a gourmet picnic with beverages.

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Half daySpice Farms Tour

Spice Farms Tour

🕒 Hotel pick-upCulture

See, touch, smell and taste vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, pepper and nutmeg on a spice plantation, with a welcome spice drink and a coconut climber show.

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2–3 hoursNungwi Aquarium (Mnarani)

Nungwi Aquarium (Mnarani)

🕒 On arrivalNature

A marine-life experience in Nungwi (or Kizimkazi): guided aquarium exhibits, feeding sessions, swimming with turtles and a turtle rehabilitation centre.

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Short visitZanzibar Butterfly Centre

Zanzibar Butterfly Centre

🕒 Hotel pick-upNature

Wander through tropical gardens filled with colourful butterflies and see their life cycle from chrysalis to wing.

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Half dayZanzibar Caves (Salaam / Kuza / Maalum)

Zanzibar Caves (Salaam / Kuza / Maalum)

🕒 Hotel pick-upNature

Discover natural limestone caves with glowing turquoise pools and, where permitted, a refreshing swim.

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Half dayThe Rock Restaurant

The Rock Restaurant

🕒 Hotel pick-upFood & Views

Visit the iconic restaurant perched on a rock in the Indian Ocean. Walk across at low tide or take a boat at high tide.

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Ask usJet Ski & Jet Car

Jet Ski & Jet Car

🕒 Hotel pick-upWater Sports

Speed across the turquoise water on a jet ski, or cruise in a colourful amphibious jet car.

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Ask usKayaking & Paddle Boarding

Kayaking & Paddle Boarding

🕒 Hotel pick-upWater Sports

Glide over calm lagoon water in a kayak, a transparent clear kayak or on a paddle board, with sunset sessions too.

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Ask usHorse Riding on the Beach

Horse Riding on the Beach

🕒 Hotel pick-upAdventure

Ride along white sand and into shallow turquoise water, with sunset rides available.

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Ask usQuad Biking & Village Ride

Quad Biking & Village Ride

🕒 Hotel pick-upAdventure

Ride a quad bike along sandy tracks, through villages and out to the beach.

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Ask usCycling Tour

Cycling Tour

🕒 Hotel pick-upAdventure

Pedal through village paths, coastal roads and green plantations and meet local people along the way.

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