Zanzibar Stone Town
Zanzibar Stone Town
Zanzibar’s old quarter, also known as Zanzibar Town, is a fascinating maze of narrow streets and alleyways which lead past numerous old houses and mosques, ornate palaces, shops and bazaars. Many buildings in Stone Town date from the 19th Century slave boom. Highlights include the magnificent House of Wonders, the Palace Museum and the seafront fish market in Forodhani Gardens. The town is situated along the waterfront, and has a number of wonderful cafes and restaurants that overlook the sea and magnificent sunsets.
More exploration in Experiencing Stone Town, Join the tour that takes two or three hours tour begins with a visit to Zanzibar's colorful market, alive with the buzz of locals bartering fresh vegetables and baskets of tropical fruit, amongst the heady aroma of herbs and spices, we continue onto the site of a cathedral built in 1874 then to the Zanzibar Museum, Tippu Tip's House, the former British Club, the Old Fort and the recently renovated Indian Dispensary. Your tour ends with a stroll through the narrow streets of Stone Town.
ZANZIBAR ISLAND EXCURSION
PRISON ISLAND
Half-day sea excursion, to snorkel, swims and visits the giant tortoises. Picnic lunch in the middle of the ocean with drinks on the sandbank. Prison Island is a popular day-trip destination from Stone Town Zanzibar. Take a boat trip to Prison Island, a 20-minute ride from Stone Town and see the giant Tortoise, these tortoises are gigantic and you can get close to them. Some of these tortoises are said to be about more than 300 years old. It's definitely a place to visit
SPICE TOUR
Widely known as the Spice Island due to the abundance of different spices, fruit, and vegetables, a trip to Zanzibar is incomplete without a famous spice tour. Discover the former palace of Princess Salme and enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony, then explore the vibrant spices of Zanzibar, from the pep of the chili to the test of a refreshing spice tea. Taste local dishes at the famer's house (really) traditional and back to the roots.) These plantations were introduced on the island in 1873 by Arab settlers and have developed into a botanical wonder of exotic species. Many of the spices have medicinal properties and are still used by the local population to treat various ailments. Some rare plants like henna, perfume trees and lipstick trees are used for preparing cosmetics.
STONE TOWN
A trip to Stone Town is an absolute must. Zanzibar has a rich culture and fascinating history. Although people have lived in Zanzibar for around 20,000 years, the real history starts when the islands became a base for traders voyaging between Arabia, India, and Africa. Emerging from its dark past as the biggest slave trading post in East Africa Zanzibar's culture and traditions have been strongly influenced by the traders that settled there many years ago.
SUNSET DHOW CRUISE
Escape the bustle of the city in a traditional wooden dhow and sail through the clear Indian ocean on this magical sunset cruise from Stone Town. Just relax, enjoy the warm breeze hold your babe with a glass of wine, and take the beauty of the African shoreline.
SAFARI BLUE
It's a board traditional dhow enjoy the magic of the sand-banks and rugged Island, full-day sailing around man-groves, and snorkeling along of the best coral reefs of Zanzibar. Safari Blue explores the Menai Bay Conservation Area Seafood. BBQ is served on the sandbank Safari Blue Tour in Zanzibar is the Zanzibar number one full day trip, this is a sea adventure safari that starts from Fumba fishing village, southwest coast of the island, the major attraction is swimming, snorkeling, seafood, and sailing within the traditional dhow, the history of traditional dhow dated back to the 15th and 16th centuries, the ages of the monsoon winds and the Arab movements.
DIVING AND KITE SURFING
Paje is the place for kite surfing. Diving can be done in the south and north of the island
DOLPHIN TRIP IN KIZIMKAZI
Kizimkazi is a fishing village on the southern coast of Zanzibar. You have a 90% of chance to see and swim with the Dolphins Snorkel giants are provided
JOZANI FOREST AND MUYUNI VILLAGE WITH LUNCH AT THE ROCK
Visit Jozani Forest, inhabited by the Red Colobus, an endemic monkey species (only in Zanzibar). Visit Muyuni, Village. The people of Muyuni follow their culture, norms, and tradition very closely. Zanzibar is home to the Zanzibar red Colobus monkey. Endemic to the island, these monkeys are considered one of the most endangered primates in the world. The name colo-bus originated from a word that means 'mutilated' or 'docked' — referring to the monkey's lack of thumbs on its hands. This is something that all species of Colobus monkeys have in common and allows them to use their four long fingers to wrap around branches while swinging from tree to tree. Unlike chimpanzee or gorilla tracking, where your time is limited, you can spend hours with the red colobus monkeys in their natural habitat.
MNEMBA SNORKELING TOUR
The most famous marine conservation area in Zanzibar, Mnemba Atoll Marine Park houses populations of moray eels, lionfish, stingrays, and more, all in clear waters with high visibility. Snap-on your snorkel gear and let your guide help you find the aquatic wildlife you came to see on this tour.
HORSE RIDING
We offer variety of accompanied rides to suit all tastes; beach rides both in the morning and evening including sunset, swimming with horses and cultural rides in Nungwi village. All our rides are dependent on the tides, so for example we don’t ride at high tide but this is great time to swim with the horses.
PARASAILING
The best panoramic views of Zanzibar and its coastline with an unforgettable parasailing adventure. Appreciate the views from 300 meters above including the sandy, white beaches of Nungwi and Kendwa, coral reefs, tropical trees, and local resorts and fishing villages.
AQUARIUM TOUR
Zanzibar's Best Turtles Aquarium and enjoy the chance to see, feed, and swim with these beautiful native animals
Other Event Calendar Zanzibar - Jahazi Literary & Jazz Festival, Kizimkazi Cultural Music Festival, Mwaka Kogwa, Ngalawa Race, Sauti za Busara Festival, Fashion Week Zanzibar and ZIFF - Festival of the Dhow Countries
Best time to visit:
Year-round, save for the monsoons of April, May and November. The peak seasons of August and Christmas are difficult in terms of bookings and sheer proliferation of other visitors and are best avoided.
What are the most favored hotels in Zanzibar ?
We understand that you may want to take your own sweet time to select your safari accommodation. One thing that you must always keep in mind is that different lodges offer different experiences. Some hotels and lodges will only have a low guest occupancy and offer intimate experiences, whereas others will cater to larger groups.
V I P Accommodation: Tulia Zanzibar / Baraza Resort / Qambani Luxury Resort / Kilindi Zanzibar or Similar Accommodation.
Superior Accommodation: Zuri Zanzibar Hotel / Verde Hotels / Park Hyatt Zanzibar / Madinat Al Bahri / Gold Beach Resort / Aiyana Resort / Breezes Beach Zanzibar or Similar Accommodation.
Luxury Accommodation: Melia Zanzibar / Zanzibar Serena Hotel / Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa / Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort / Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport / Reu Hotel / Anna of Zanzibar or Similar Accommodation.
Mid-Range Accommodation: Tembo Hotel Zanzibar / Konokono Beach Resort / Jafferji House & Spa / Dhow Inn Zanzibar / Zanzibar Coffee House / Maru Maru Hotel / Bluebay Resort Zanzibar / SunshineBay Hotel or Similar Accommodation.
Standard Accommodation: Bety Al Salaam / Dhow palace / Kisiwa House / Smile Beach Hotel / Best Western Plus Zanzibar / Passion Boutique Hotel or Similar Accommodation.
Budget Accommodation: Aljohari Hotel / Amaan Beach Bungalows / Mnarani Beach Cottage / Fun Beach Hotel or Similar Accommodation.
Zanzibar Airport
Zanzibar International airport (IACO HTZA; IATA ZNZ), named after the first president of the island, Abeid Amani Karume, 5 km from Zanzibar City / Stone Town. It is one of the 3 international airports of Tanzania. (Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro being the other 2) The airport itself has the basic facilities to ensure comfortable departures and arrivals procedures for visitors. For longer waits, outside the terminal buildings are a number of cafes and restaurants with good wifi. Both local, regional and international flights are serviced from the airport, with domestic departures and arrivals using a separate passenger entrance, exit and wait area.