DOLPHIN AND JOZAN FOREST TOUR: This is Full Day Tour with lunch at local restaurant. The most popular dolphin spotting location in Zanzibar is in Kizimkazi village located on the Southern coast of Zanzibar Island where you can see both bottle-nose and humpback dolphins.
The shallow coastal waters around Kizimkazi are a favorite hangout for dolphins that come here for the reliable food supply, to nurse their calves, rest and socialize.
Several bottle-nose dolphins stay at Kizimkazi all year-round. There are also rather shyer humpback dolphins that put in an appearance here, although their schedule is a little more erratic.
Dolphin tour is best very early in the morning, because in the afternoon as the sun rises sea water tends to become warm, therefore dolphins dive deep down the sea bottom to escape heat, for the guests who stay in Stone town hotel, we pick them up from their hotels at 06:00am , Although dolphin-spotting is a popular activity, sightings aren’t guaranteed 100%, and actually managing to swim with dolphins is a rare occurrence, like with other wild animals spotting dolphins require time and patience as they are not confined in a cage or a zoo, they are in their natural environment. Dolphin trips last two to three hours and then continue with Jozan forest, Jozani has an excellent nature trail and the guides are well trained and informative. A walk through this impressive flora and fauna is one of the highlights Zanzibar has to offer.At Jozani, you will also visit the Mangrove swamp and walk around the Mangrove forest
MNEMBA ATOLL: The most famous place for snorkelling in Zanzibar is the beautiful Mnemba Atoll Marine Reserve. The area is well known for its fish life and you can expect to see lion fish, moray eels, stingrays and turtles swimming around in the shallows. If you venture further out the reef drops away into a big wall where you will see schools of giant trevally and emperor fish hunting, yellow snappers, barracuda and if you are lucky napoleon fish and turtles. We stay out for about six hours so there is plenty of time for working on your tan too. All of our snorkelling trips are accompanied by an experienced guide who will help you find the fish, answer any questions you have about them and ensure you are safe and comfortable. All equipment is provided and is of a high standard and for those who are less comfortable in the water we have buoyancy aids available at no extra charge and the guide always takes a life ring.
PRISON ISLAND : Earning its name as a former prison for slaves and a quarantine station for Zanzibar and the mainland, nowadays the island gives you the chance to escape for some peace and quiet. The island lies just off the Old Stone Town, it is also a home to giant land tortoises that were imported from Seychelles in the late 19th century. Now it is more commonly known as a home of Zanzibar’s Giant Aldabran Tortoise colony, some of which are over a hundred years old! This endangered species came to Zanzibar as a gift from the government of the Seychelles.Once on the island, you have the opportunity to feed and pet the tortoises, if you have time you may also like to take a stroll through the forested interior where you will see a wide variety of birds, colorful peacocks, bats, and beautiful butterflies. Keep your eyes peeled too for the shy and elusive Duikers – an unusual tiny antelope species. It is fringed with a beautiful coral reef, ideal for snorkeling, and has a lovely white beach for sunbathing. This tour is a great way to see some history and wildlife, and also to see Stone Town from the sea as many old maritime legends would have done
SPICE AND CITY TOUR
This is a walking tour that takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders,the former slave market for East African Slave trade, and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar.The architectural style of Stone town buildings is a unique mixture of various influences and culture.You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques!Stone Town has some excellent gifts shops with plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts to choose from.A guided walk through this colorful and alternating city with tour knowledgeable tour guides, who knows not only funny of Stone town, but also cruel stories to tell about life of the old times in Stone town, after lunch at local restaurant you depart from Stone Town for a spice tour, where you will have the opportunity to see spices like cloves, Cinnamon, Black pepper, Nutmeg, turmeric root, actually growing in the plantations. Other tropical fruits such as jack fruit, custard, apple, Rambutan, Carambola can also be seen and tasted. Furthermore you will see plants like the Henna bush, Lipstick tree and Lemongrass
SUNSET DHOW CRUISE
Sunset dhow cruise in Zanzibar is a wonderful romantic dhow cruise from Stone Town, you will start your journey in a traditional Arabian Dhow, dhow depart from forodhani garden on the seafront of Stone Town and sailing along the off-shores of the historical and fascinating coast while the sun sinks into the Indian ocean starting to paint the town with its pastel amazing colours, tourists are taking the sea view passing around house of wonders, palace museum, old dispensary, custom house etc. the buildings and the historical monuments will tell you why the town is called stone town, our crew will tell you some old swahili tales, on the mid of your journey you will have some snacks Aperitifs, cocktail, beer and soft drinks, while you soak up the ambiance once enjoyed by Arabian Royalty. After we reach at mtoni marine we shall slowly start to get back and we arrive after sunset.
SAFARI BLUE
Safari Blue starts from the village of Fumba a 20-minute drive from Stone Town. Fumba is the most convenient location for exploring the wildlife, isolated sandbanks and rugged island scenery of the Menai Bay Conservation Area. This trip starts from the village of Fumba in South West Zanzibar and we will take you to see the dolphins, sandbanks, islands and coral reefs of Menai Bay
When we reach there in the morning we set down on one of the beautiful sandbanks where one can relax, swim or snorkel. There are plenty of good quality snorkeling equipments and the experienced snorkeling guides will show you the pristine coral reef, Safari blue is a full day Tour which include snarkes , delicious Zanzibari seafood lunch with drinks.
Safari Blue is a sharing trip at the tour place in Fumba, you will be sharing a boat and all other activities with other tourists there, but private transport from your hotel to Fumba and back.
ZANZIBAR SEAFARI
The Zanzibar Seafari excursion is a great day out, not to be missed. It includes world class snorkeling at the famous Mnemba Atoll, a marine conservation area, followed by a scrumptious seafood barbeque on the idyllic Muyuni beach. The Seafari departs from Nungwi, followed by an hour’s trip along the stunning north-east coast of Zanzibar. Dolphin sightings are common. Two amazing snorkel sites await you at Mnemba, each very different from the other, from coral gardens to a steep reef that disappears into the abyss.After several hours of snorkeling, your dhow heads to Muyuni beach, where you will be met by our friendly staff and a feast not to be forgotten. Our comfortable but rustic beach banda offers shade from the heat. Hammocks are dotted around the banda, inamongst the screw palms. Eat and drink as much as you can, and soak up the sun enjoying the stunning views of Mnemba.
The excursion ends with a traditional sail back to Nungwi.
Included in this full day excursion:
- Traditional dhow sailing
- Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll including Marine Park fees
- Beautiful marine life and corals
- Snorkel guide and equipment
- Delicious seafood and mixed grill beach BBQ
- Hot and cold beverages
- Amazing beach with stunning views