The Emerson Hurumzi is one of the finest buildings in Stonetown and a meal on the rooftop terrace here is fantastic. At 6pm, a pre-dinner drink is served and then a three-course dinner is enjoyed as the sun sets over Stonetown. You can choose to sit on cushions and eat Arabic style or sit on chairs if you prefer. The view is stunning as you have a 360 degree view of Stonetown. Traditional live music is often played on the terrace.
This day trip starts with a sail in a traditional dhow to Pungume corals, one of Zanzibar's best snorkelling spots. Here you can see what Zanzibar looks like under the surface and swim with exotic fish. After snorkelling, the tour continues to a sandbank where you can swim, sunbathe and relax. This while a delicious BBQ consisting of sea delicacies is prepared. On your way back you can enjoy the view and a cold drink.
Stonetown is a maze of streets and a guided tour will give you an insight into its interesting history. You'll see the old fort, Freddie Mercury's childhood home and many other buildings that reflect times gone by. Here you will find traces of Indian, Chinese, Arab, Dutch and British culture combined with the typical African Swahili culture. During the tour you will stop at the famous spice market and also stop at the slave museum to get an insight into the dark history of the island.
The rainforest, Jozani forest, is the largest forest and the only national park on Zanzibar. The dense forest is home to the rare red colobus monkey, which lives only on Zanzibar. Here you will also find many other monkeys, reptiles, birds, butterflies and tropical trees. A tour takes about 45 minutes and the environment is changing with tall eucalyptus trees but also mangrove swamps full of fish and crabs.
Want to see something other than palm-covered beaches and get a mix of adventure and relaxation? Then a trip on a stand up paddle board in Zanzibar's mangrove swamps is the perfect activity. There are 8 different species of mangrove trees and amazing bird and animal life. You'll have a guide with you to tell you about the fascinating surroundings and help you manoeuvre your SUP. The tour works well for beginners and professionals alike. If you'd rather paddle a canoe, you can do that instead.
The trip to Uzi Island is a unique one as the island is not known to tourists and the inhabitants live an isolated life. The majority are fishermen or farmers. After a boat ride across to the island, Abdullah will meet you and then you will go on a tour around the island on the family ox cart, getting a chance to visit the locals and try local sweets, among other things. Afterwards, you'll have lunch at the home of Abdullah's family. The day ends with a wooden canoe ride through the fascinating mangrove forests.
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In the village of Makunduchi you'll find red mud houses, banana plantations, large mango trees and children playing football. The villagers here live a typical Zanzibari life at a leisurely pace. During the tour you will pass the village school, try to get water from the local well, visit a family making coconut ropes, talk to the locals and try local specialities. If you prefer to cycle, there is a possibility to do so.
The sunsets on Zanzibar are magical. And to experience them from a dhow in the Indian Ocean is something out of the ordinary. Dhow is the traditional wooden boat used by locals mainly for fishing. With the wind in your sails, you can enjoy the red horizon and it's a perfect opportunity to take great pictures. Drinks, fruit and snacks are served on the boat. If you wish, you can also finish with a BBQ on the beach.
In Jambiani, Okala is a small and charming restaurant. The restaurant is mostly made of coconut trees. The name comes from the chef, Mr Okala, who learned to cook from his grandmother. Okala is passionate about sustainability issues and all ingredients are locally sourced. He will show you the methods of Swahili cooking and together you will enjoy a delicious and tasty meal.
Zanzibar is called the Spice Island because it was once the centre of the world's spice trade. This spice tour takes you to a plantation visited by few other tourists and here you will smell, taste and learn about different spices. Depending on the season, you can find vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, lemongrass, cumin, pepper, oregano, coriander and many more spices. Before returning home, you will be served lunch made from ingredients from the plantation.
We have issued travel guarantees in accordance with the rules and requirements of the Chamber of Commerce in Sweden. The travel guarantee is a financial protection for travellers if a trip is cancelled or interrupted.
Being on the ground locally, we have good contacts with the locals and a unique knowledge of Zanzibar and can therefore offer you the best and most genuine activities.
We carbon offset all our trips and work with a variety of projects to benefit local people and make a positive carbon footprint in Tanzania.
On site in Zanzibar is Helen, who is experienced in the travel industry. She will contact you on the spot and you can always reach her during your stay in Zanzibar.
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