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Start an adventure of exploration and discovery in Zanzibar, where you can dive into a colorful array of experiences. We’ve put together a special collection of day trips that offer a chance to uncover the hidden treasures and fascinating stories of this beautiful island paradise. Whether you’re interested in pristine beaches, historic places, local culture, or underwater marvels, you have the opportunity to pick your own adventure and make memories that will stay with you forever.
Why choose us?
At Explore Zanzibar, we’re dedicated to crafting the perfect blend of excitement and relaxation for your Zanzibar escape. With our expertly designed itineraries, you can immerse yourself in the heart of the island’s rich heritage, savor its mouthwatering cuisine, and bask in the warm embrace of its people. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or an avid adventurer, our selection of meticulously planned day trips ensures that there’s something for everyone.
Our Services & Trips
Effortless Transport with Our Premier Taxi Service
Navigating the scenic wonders of Zanzibar has never been more convenient. Our premier Taxi Service offers you a seamless and comfortable way to travel across the island. Our fleet of well-maintained vehicles, courteous drivers, and punctuality ensure that you can explore Zanzibar with ease. Whether you’re heading to your next adventure, the airport, or simply exploring the local sights, our Taxi Service is your reliable partner in getting you where you need to go. Experience hassle-free transportation and make the most of your time on this captivating island. Read more
Trips
Please note: By combining trips, you get to enjoy the highlights of multiple experiences in just one day. Combining trips often comes with cost savings compared to booking each trip separately. Please contact us to assist you!
Safari Blue Tour (half day)
It is the most memorable and outstanding trip in Zanzibar. Discover the boat trip to Minai Bay. After breakfast, we drive to Fumba village as a common starting point of the trip, though there are almost three village playing as starting point. The trip is located Southwest of Zanzibar where you will board a traditional wood Dhow with other guests to discover the beauty of the conservation area (Minay Bay). You can swim between sandbars pristine white, and will visit the islands snorkeling in coral reefs. It is a full day trip that includes the use of diving equipment and snorkeling with guides. Iced sodas, mineral water, a buffet lunch Zanzibar delicious seafood including fish grilled slipper, lobster and calamari. Seasonal fruits will also be served. When the tide is high, you can explore the natural lagoon which is on Kwale island, surrounded by mangrove forest where you will swim for an unforgettable experience. There is some percentage of seeing dolphins on this trip but not guaranteed. Read more
Jozani Forest Tour (half day)
Jozani Forest is located 35 km South-east of Stone Town with an area of about 1,000 hectares, it is the only remaining natural forest on Unguja island. At present, it is the habitat of monkeys-red Colobus and Sykes Blue Monkey. The monkey red colobus species is one of the rarest and most threatened on the planet. Those are found in this forest are very friendly and like to be photographed. They can be approached and seen up close to you. Other interesting features of this forest, it is the persistent coastal bush leaves, mangrove forest, meadows and forest saline groundwater.
Spice Tour (half day)
Its main objective is to show you why this beautiful island is known as “The Spice Island”. Our tour starts with a walk through the greenery in the countryside of the island, feel and taste a variety of spices and fruits tropical season, pineapple, green and red banana, coconut juice, Dorian, love apple, litchi, soursop, etc. Spices like cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, turmeric, vanilla, and nutmeg are as exotic as their flavor. You will also have a chance to see the iodine plant, bush henna, ylang-ylang/ perfume tree, red tree lipstick, cocoa, and coffee.
Stone Town Tour / City Tour (half day)
This is a wonderful introduction to Zanzibar which gives you the measure of the rich cultural heritage of the island. The walk offers an overview the history of Stone Town. Old houses of the beautiful architecture, narrow streets of sand and stone (some of 200 years), doors Arab/Indian curved wood. We start the tour at the main market of the city opened 1904, where tropical fruits, vegetables, spices and fresh fish of the island are sold. Our next stop will be at Christ Anglican Church built by Bishop Steers in 1873, where slaves were auctioned. The important points of our tour of the historic area; a visit to the House of Wonders-built in 1883 by the Sultan of the island, Forozani Gardens where you can watch the sunset enjoying the locally made dishes Zanzibar pizza and seafood barbecue, and Old Fort built by the Portuguese.
Prison Island Tour (half day)
Prison island, also known as Changuu Island. This is the central island of the three visible from Stone Town. It may take 30 minutes to get there by a wooden boat powered by motor. Is a relaxation excursion that takes half day on the beautiful island of the Zanzibar Town. The prison/ jail on this island was built 1893 and was then used as quarantine hospital. Note that the only interesting part of this island is to see the giant tortoises that were made from the Seychelles by Sultan Said in the 1820s. You can also swim, snorkel, enjoying sunbathing or just relaxing and enjoy the peacefulness that this beautiful island has to offer. Lunch not included.
Mnemba dolphins trip (half day)
At only 20 minutes boat drive to Mnemba Atoll, a marine conservation is surrounded by thriving, vibrant reefs and the crystal-clear Indian Ocean. The area around Mnemba is protected and beautiful, in terms of flora and fauna. For the very lucky guests migrating humpback whales can be sported during July-September and whale sharks from November-January.
Dolphin Tour (Half Day)
Kizimkazi is located in the Southern point of Zanzibar and is reckoned to be one of the best locations for sporting Dolphins. The tour takes one hour drive out of Stone Town to Kizimkazi, home to a large number of bottle-nosed and spinner Dolphins. We can swim very close to them, as they are so friendly. Note that, the Dolphins at Kizimkazi are not tame, though there is 85% chance of seeing them. Breakfast is included.
Sandbank Picnic (Half Day)
It is half-day excursion relaxing on the white sand of the Pange Sandbank and soaking up Zanzibar’s sun. admire the breathtaking view of the green-blue water around you and the birds that loom up above. Want to cool down for a bit? Go for your snorkel and swim where the underwater world will blow you away. Marvel at the tropical fish that swim amongst the beautiful, alive coral around the Sandbank.
Sunset Dhow Cruise (half day)
Cruise is an amazing experience and watching it while sailing the sea is one of a kind! Come with your partner to turn up the romance or with your friends and family to see Zanzibar from the ocean’s perspective. As the wind blows the boat back to shore, we know you will enjoy the perfect ending to your perfect day at the beach. We said “Nothing better than being at sea on a sailing boat”. Tasting local fruits, cassava chips, and soft drinks or wine are our companions.
Nungwi Tours
Nungwi is the second most active village in Zanzibar after Stone Town. it’s located on the north tip of the island and it’s an approximately 1hr and 15 minutes drive from the Airport. This trip gives you an opportunity to enjoy the best beaches on the island with white sand and crystal water. enjoying the sunset while cruising the ocean with a jet ski, paragliding, etc. as the sky turns Pink and Gold and the Sun sinks in the Indian Ocean. it also gives you a chance to swim and make memorable photos with the sea turtles in an aquarium. On this trip, we have a chance to meet local Blacksmiths from where we shall see how nails for constructing Dhows are made.
To offer the best price, our trips must be paid in cash. (TZS, US Dollar or Euro)
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