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Zanzibar Tours

Discover the island with verified local guides, from Stone Town and spice farms to snorkeling and dhow sailing.

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Snorkeling Mnemba AtollZanzibar
Duration: 4 hours (half-day) or 8 hours (full-day)

Snorkeling Mnemba Atoll

Zanzibar has several snorkeling options. Mnemba is consistently the best because of three things: early departures (fewer crowds, better wildlife behavior), protected marine…
What is included:
  • Local boat
  • Experienced snorkeling guide
  • Snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, life jacket)
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Price per travelerfrom $50
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Stone town walking tourZanzibar
Half Day 4 hrs

Stone town walking tour

You could walk Stone Town alone and see the buildings. But the context - why the slave market existed, what the House of Wonders represents, how daily life actually works in these…
What is included:
  • Professional local guide (2–3 hours)
  • Walking tour through Stone Town streets and alleys
  • Entry to major sites (House of Wonders, Old Fort, Sultan's Palace)
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Price per travelerfrom $40
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Jozani Forest TourZanzibar
Half Day 2–3 hours forest time

Jozani Forest Tour

Overview Jozani is Zanzibar's only national park. Most of the island is beaches and resorts. This is forest: mahogany and eucalyptus trees, actual wildlife, an ecosystem separate…
What is included:
  • Entry to Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park
  • Certified local guide (naturalist)
  • Forest walk with wildlife observation
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Price per travelerfrom $60
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Safari Blue Zanzibar: Traditional Dhow Sailing & SnorkelingZanzibar
Full Day 8 hrs

Safari Blue Zanzibar: Traditional Dhow Sailing & Snorkeling

Introduction A full day on a traditional wooden dhow through Menai Bay Conservation Area. Snorkel pristine waters. Watch dolphins play. Feast on grilled seafood on a white…
What is included:
  • Your own traditional wooden dhow (no other guests)
  • Create a custom itinerary - snorkel longer, explore at your pace
  • Private "fine dining" setup on a remote sandbank or island
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Price per travelerfrom $100
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Spice Farm, Stone Town & Prison IslandZanzibar
Full Day 10 hrs

Spice Farm, Stone Town & Prison Island

Your alarm goes off at 8 AM. By 8:30, you're standing at Nungwi Beach Jetty with five other people - that's it. A guide appears. A minivan waits. You're about to spend 10 hours…
What is included:
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off (Nungwi & Kendwa area)
  • Local guide (fluent in Zanzibar's history and present-day reality)
  • Entry to all three sites (Spice Farm, Stone Town landmarks, Prison Island)
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Price per travelerfrom $150
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Nakupenda sandbank tour Zanzibar
Full Day 8 hrs

Nakupenda sandbank tour

A strip of white sand in the middle of nothing, surrounded by impossibly clear water. No buildings. No other tourists at first. Just sand, ocean, and the feeling that you've found…
What is included:
  • Boat transportation (round trip from Zanzibar Town pier)
  • Time on the sandbank (5–7 hours depending on tides)
  • Grilled fish lunch with rice and fresh fruit
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Price per travelerfrom $120
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Stone Town Tour & Spice TourZanzibar
Dull Day 8 hrs

Stone Town Tour & Spice Tour

Why Stone Town & Spice Together Stone Town is UNESCO-listed architecture. Carved doors, narrow alleys, the House of Wonders, merchant quarters. It tells the political history of…
What is included:
  • Professional guide (fluent in Zanzibar history and spice farming)
  • Spice farm entry & walking tour
  • Spice tastings (fresh and dried)
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Price per travelerfrom $70
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Prison Island TourZanzibar
Half Day 4 hrs

Prison Island Tour

Prison Island sits a short boat ride from Stone Town. It has three main reasons to visit: giant Aldabra tortoises that are older than your grandparents, historical ruins from when…
What is included:
  • Boat transportation (round trip from Stone Town pier)
  • Prison Island entry fee
  • Local guide (knowledgeable about history and wildlife)
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Price per travelerfrom $45
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Fishing Tour in NungwiZanzibar

Fishing Tour in Nungwi

Tourism changed Zanzibar, but Nungwi never stopped fishing. The village is built on the fishery. Most of the fresh seafood you eat in restaurants came from these waters, caught by…
What is included:
  • Small motorboat or traditional dhow (4–6 people)
  • All fishing equipment and tackle
  • Experienced crew who know the water
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Price per travelerfrom $120
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