Folklore in Zanzibar

Zanzibar - Zanzibar Historic Stone Town & Prison Island Tour

A melting pot of African, Indian, European and Arabic influences, Stone Town is a fascinating place to explore. Take a tour of this UNESCO-listed site and you'll be regaled with tales of famous residents, polish your haggling skills in the market, then visit the infamous Prison Island – a former slave colony now home to families of giant tortoise.Follow your guide on a tour of the Zanzibar capital and you'll stop by must-sees like the old slave market and Forodhani Gardens – a small park that boasts big views over the city. Practice your bargaining skills in Darajani bazaar and hear about famous residents of the city such as Farrokh Bulsara – also known as Freddie Mercury. There's also a pitstop at the Tanzanite museum, where you'll explore the history of Tanzania's famous Tanzanite gemstone, a unique treasure found only in the country.With a name like Prison Island, you'll be surprised at what a little slice of heaven this is. Now a conservation site for rare giant tortoise, you can meet the creatures, chill out on the beach and take a dip in the Indian Ocean. And, before catching the boat back to shore, you'll also have time to visit the island's museum, where you can learn more surrounding its history.

Zanzibar - Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and Spice Plantation Tour

Excite your senses with this Zanzibar day trip. Search for the rare, red colobus monkey in the jungles of Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, then turn up the heat with a visit to a spice farm and see how the likes of vanilla, nutmeg and cardamom are grown, tasting as you go.

Zanzibar - Zanzibar Seafari Snorkelling Boat Tour

With snorkelling at the famed Mnemba Atoll marine conservation area, this full-day tour is Zanzibar through and through. You'll cruise on a wooden dhow boat to snorkel amongst coral reefs and have a seafood feast for lunch on board.Firstly, you'll go to the dive centre in Kendwa to grab your equipment and be briefed on the day ahead. Then board the dhow boat for a cruise along the northeast coast of Zanzibar to Mnemba Atoll – hopefully you'll spot dolphins along the way. Your first snorkelling session will be at Kitchwani coral reef, a steep reef that seemingly disappears into an abyss.The next will be at the colourful coral gardens, where exotic marine species swim through the seagrass. It's then time for a tasty seafood lunch, with plenty of drinks and fruit to go around. Afterwards, you can chill out by spreading out a towel on-deck as we sail back to port.

Zanzibar - People & Culture Tour in Zanzibar with a Local Guide

There's no better way to get to know your holiday destination than by meeting local people. On this cultural tour, you'll travel to a typical village, Muyuni, to learn from the community about Zanzibar's rural traditions before making your way to Paje seaweed centre. Omar, one of our expert local guides, says ‘Community is so important in Zanzibar. You'll understand more about our island once you have explored the village and visited the seaweed centre, which empowers local women and sells great wellness products – use them at home and the scent will remind you of Zanzibar.'First up, we'll make our way to the village of Muyuni on the south coast of Zanzibar. Here you'll set off on a guided tour while getting to know the locals and watching rural life unfold in the community. Then it's time to make your way to the next stop of the day – Paje seaweed centre, a socially responsible business which allows local women to make a living as seaweed farmers, growing and collecting the crop on the splendid nearby beaches.Before you tour the facilities, you'll have free time for lunch, then you'll take a look around the factory where the local seaweed farmers will be at work harvesting and processing. A variety of beauty and wellness products are available for purchase, too. Lastly, it's over to the renowned The Rock Restaurant, famous for its location in the middle of the Indian Ocean where you'll see it from the outside and have the chance to take photos.

Zanzibar - Zanzibar design your day private tour

Choose your itinerary for the day, then let your driver know and discover Zanzibar at your own pace

Zanzibar - Zanzibar Stone Town and spice plantation private tour

Discover more about the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town and find out why Zanzibar is known as the Spice Island

Zanzibar - Zanzibar Jozani Forest and Prison Island private tour

Discover the only national park on the island, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, on a nature trail then catch the boat over to Prison Island and enjoy some swimming and snorkeling.

Zanzibar - Zanzibar cave and village adventure private tour

Learn more about Zanzibar culture visiting the Muyuni Village. Discover the traditions, arts and crafts of the locals. End your visit in the mystical Ngonga Cave

Zanzibar - Zanzibar historic Stone Town private tour

Discover the UNESCO Site of Stone Town with its African, Indian, European and Arabic influence. Learn more about the main bazaar and Forodhani Gardens

Zanzibar - Zanzibar spice plantation half-day private tour

Enjoy a half-day private tour to a spice farm and learn more about vanilla, nutmeg and cardamom plantation techniques

Zanzibar - Zanzibar Jozani Forest private tour

Enjoy a half-day private tour to the Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and get the chance to spot some wildlife, including the red colobus monkeys and the Sykes' monkeys

Zanzibar - Zanzibar Safari Blue boat tour with private transfer

Safari blue Zanzibar with private transfer and lunch to see the Zanzibar women's lifestyle.

Zanzibar - Zanzibar traditions and handcrafts private tour

Zanzibar traditions and handcrafts private tour seeing how life is for locals.

Zanzibar - Zanzibar historic Stone Town and Prison Island private tour

Historic stone town and prison island private tour to see different sides of Zanzibar.

Zanzibar - Zanzibar spice plantation and Jozani Forest private tour

Spice plantation and Jozani forest private tour to see a natural beauty of Zanzibar.

Zanzibar - Zanzibar caves, market, and beach private tour

Zanzibar caves, market and beach tour seeing the monkeys at the forest and enjoying different spices.

Zanzibar - Zanzibar people and culture private tour

Zanzibar people and culture private tour seeing how life is for locals.

Zanzibar - Zanzibar Prison Island private tour

Enjoy a half-day tour to Changuu Island and learn more about its rich history. Take a look at the giant tortoises then chill out snorkeling and sunbathing.