Zanzibar Half Day Programs

SPICE TOUR

Half Day Tour

Morning or Afternoon Departures

 Zanzibar has always been an important trade location for Spices. Its location in the India Ocean was deemed ideal for the spice trade worldwide. The trade in spices between India, the Middle East, Africa and Europe became even more important to the economy of Zanzibar after the slave trade was made illegal.

Our spice tour will give you the chance to visit one or more spice farms growing a variety of key spices to Zanzibar such as Cloves, Chilli, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Pepper, and Vanilla.

You will learn about the uses of the different spices, their history on the island, how they grow and best of all be able to taste them. If you wish you will also be able to buy them direct from the farms.

While you will be taken right into the heart of the Island to the spice growing area, there is more to discover other than spices. During the tour you will also encounter a selection of tropical fruits and depending on the season try some of these such as the wonderful coconut with its refreshing milk and sweet flesh or the exotic Rambutan.

The spice tour guides will also teach you about the many other uses both cosmetic and medicinal for spices and herbs seen at the farms like the shampoo plant or the iodine plant.

Recommend you bring a sun hat, sun cream and comfortable shoes

STONE TOWN TOUR

Half day Tour

Morning and Afternoon Departures

No trip to Zanzibar is complete without a visit to the Unesco Heritage site of Stone Town.

Our tour will take you to the most famous and wondrous sights of this old trade city. It starts with a visit to the main market of Stone town. This vibrant place is filled with locals bartering for the catch of the day and selecting the freshest fruit and vegetables. You will find a wide variety of exotic fruits and a large selection of herbs and spices.

You will then move to the Anglican Church built in 1874 on the site of the old Slave Market. Slavery was abolished in 1873 by the then current Sultan of Zanzibar. You will have the opportunity to visit inside the church where the alter is built on the site of the old slave whipping post. You will also be given a tour of the old slave chambers.

The tour will continue on to the Old Fort, the Peoples Palace and the House of Wonders. Stunning views of the Forodhani Market and the harbour can be had from the higher floors of the House of Wonders.

Our guide will lead you through the narrow and winding streets of Stone Town where there will be time for shopping and exploring.

Our final stop of the day is Maruhubi Palace Ruins, famous because it was built to house the third sultan of Zanzibar’s harem of 99 wives.

Recommend you bring a sun hat, sun cream and comfortable shoes

JOZANI FOREST TOUR

Half Day Tour

Morning or Afternoon Departures

 Jozani Forest Chwaka Bay Conservation Area is the largest conserved area of forest in Zanzibar and is made up of coastal forest and the last remaining natural mangrove forest found in Zanzibar.

The tour consists of 3 main parts. First you will visit the visitors centre and then embark on a guided forest walk through the coastal forest. This area supports over 100 species of trees and a variety of wildlife such as Blue Monkey, Bush Babies and Elephant Shrews. Your guide will introduce you to different tree and plant species and tell you about their nature and uses.

After exploring the forest you will start your search for the famous and charismatic Red Colobus Monkeys. These are highly endangered and endemic to Zanzibar. Due to population growth, farming, charcoal and fire wood collection and cutting of trees for building materials; the numbers of these monkeys has been reduced to around 1500 individuals.

After spending some time watching and photographing the Red Colobus Monkeys you will take time to explore the beautiful mangrove forests. Walking through the mangroves on the network of board walks, keep your eyes open for mangrove crabs, monitor lizards and a huge diversity of bird life.

If you would like you can also make a short turn at the nearby butterfly farm set up to breed, reintroduce and also export rare butterflies from Zanzibar. It is well worth a visit to see the butterfly cocoons and the variety of colours, shapes and sizes of these beautiful insects – entry fee at your own cost.

Recommend you bring a sun hat, sun cream and comfortable shoes.

PRISON ISLAND TOUR

Half Day Tour

Morning departures

Prison Island also known as Changuu Island is situated only 20minutes by boat from Stone Town.

The Island was originally used as a Prison then later it was turned into a quarantine station for the British Army. Although a newer prison was later built on the island it was never used.

The island has sandy beaches and is covered in lush vegetation making it prefect habitat for island and sea birds. The surrounding sea offers some lovely snorkeling opportunities with beautiful coral formations. The island is perfect for nature lovers.

The islands most famous inhabitants are the giant tortoises. These endangered animals are not native to Africa but to the Seychelles and Galapagos Islands. Originally the Prison Island tortoises were brought from Aldabra in the Seychelles to help increase the conservation efforts by starting a new breeding population. Tortoise populations started to decline many years ago when sailors used to collect them to carry on the ships as a fresh protein source as the tortoises could survive many weeks or months without food. These days the tortoise decline is due to habitat destruction and poaching. Tortoises fetch a high price on the black market to private collectors.

Recommend you bring a sun hat, sun cream and beach/reef shoes for getting to and from the boat, swimming costume and a towel

STONE TOWN & JOZANI FOREST TOUR

Full Day Tour

Our tour will take you to the most famous and wondrous sights of this old trade city. It starts with a visit to the main market of Stone town. This vibrant place is filled with locals bartering for the catch of the day and selecting the freshest fruit and vegetables. You will find a wide variety of exotic fruits and a large selection of herbs and spices.

You will then move on to the Anglican Church built in 1874 on the site of the old Slave Market. Slavery was abolished in 1873 by the then current Sultan of Zanzibar. You will have the opportunity to visit inside the Church where the alter is built on the site of the old slave whipping post. You will also be given a tour of the old slave chambers.

The tour will continue on to the Old Fort, the Peoples Palace and the House of Wonders. Stunning views of the Forodhani Market and the harbour can be had from the higher floors of the House of Wonders.

Our guide will lead you through the narrow and winding streets of Stone Town where there is time for shopping and exploring. Our final stop of the day is Maruhubi Palace Ruins, famous because it was built to house the third sultan of Zanzibar’s harem of 99 wives.

 Jozani Forest Chwaka Bay Conservation Area is the largest conserved area of forest in Zanzibar and is made up of coastal forest and the last remaining natural mangrove forest found in Zanzibar.

The tour consists of 3 main parts. First you will visit the visitors centre and then embark on a guided forest walk through the coastal forest. This area supports over 100 species of trees and a variety of wildlife such as Blue Monkey, Bush Babies and Elephant Shrews. Your guide will introduce you to different tree and plant species and tell you about their nature and uses.

After exploring the forest you will start your search for the famous and charismatic Red Colobus Monkeys. These are highly endangered and endemic to Zanzibar. Due to population growth, farming, charcoal and fire wood collection and cutting of trees for building materials, the numbers of these monkeys has been reduced to around 1500 individuals.

After spending some time watching and photographing the Red Colobus Monkeys you will take time to explore the beautiful mangrove forests. While walking through the mangroves on the network of board walks keep your eyes open for mangrove crabs, monitor lizards and a huge diversity of bird life.

If you would like you can also make a short turn at the nearby butterfly farm set up to breed, reintroduce and also export rare butterflies from Zanzibar. It is well worth a visit to see the butterfly cocoons and the variety of colours, shapes and sizes of these beautiful insects – entry fee at your own cost.

Recommend you bring a sun hat, sun cream and comfortable shoes

STONE TOWN & SPICE TOUR

Full Day Tour

Our tour will take to the most famous and wondrous sights of this old trade city. It starts with a visit to the main market of Stone town. This vibrant place is filled with locals bartering for the catch of the day and selecting the freshest fruit and vegetables. You will find a wide variety of exotic fruits and a large selection of herbs and spices.

You will then move on to the Anglican Church built in 1874 on the site of the old Slave Market. Slavery was abolished in 1873 by the then current Sultan of Zanzibar. You will have the opportunity to visit inside the Church where the alter is built on the site of the old slave whipping post. You will also be given a tour of the old slave chambers.

The tour will continue on to the Old Fort, the Peoples Palace and the House of Wonders. Stunning views of the Forodhani Market and the harbour can be had from the higher floors of the House of Wonders.

Our guide will lead you through the narrow and winding streets of Stone Town where there is time for shopping and exploring.

Our final stop of Stone Town is Maruhubi Palace Ruins, famous because it was built to house the third sultan of Zanzibar harem of 99 wives.

 Zanzibar has always been an important trade location for Spices. Its location in the India Ocean was deemed ideal for the Spice trade worldwide. The trade in spices between India, the Middle East, Africa and Europe became even more important to the economy of Zanzibar after the slave trade was made illegal.

Our spice tour will give you the chance to visit one or more spice farms growing a variety of key spices to Zanzibar such as Cloves, Chilli, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Pepper, and Vanilla.

You will learn about the uses of the different spices, their history on the island, how they grow and best of all be able to taste them. If you wish you will also be able to buy them direct from the farms.

While you will be taken right into the heart of the Island to the spice growing area, there is more to discover other than spices. During the tour you will also encounter a selection of tropical fruits and depending on the season try some of these such as the wonderful coconut with its freshening milk and sweet flesh or the exotic Rambutan.

The spice tour guides will also teach you about the many other uses both cosmetic and medicinal for spices and herbs seen at the farms like the shampoo plant or the iodine plant.

Recommend you bring a sun hat, sun cream and comfortable shoes

STONE TOWN & PRISON ISLAND TOUR

Full Day Tour

Our tour will take you to the most famous and wondrous sights of this old trade city. It starts with a visit to the main market of Stone Town. This vibrant place is filled with locals bartering for the catch of the day and selecting the freshest fruit and vegetables. You will find a wide variety of exotic fruits and a large selection of herbs and spices.

You will then move on the Anglican Church built in 1874 on the site of the old Slave Market. Slavery was abolished in 1873 by the then current Sultan of Zanzibar. You will have the opportunity to visit inside the Church where the alter is built on the site of the old slave whipping post. You will also be given a tour of the old slave chambers.

The tour will continue on to the Old Fort, the Peoples Palace and the House of Wonders. Stunning views of the Forodhani Market and the harbour can be had from the higher floors of the House of Wonders.

Our guide will lead you through the narrow and winding streets of Stone Town where there is time for shopping and exploring.

Our final stop of Stone Town is Maruhubi Palace Ruins, famous because it was built to house the third sultan of Zanzibar harem of 99 wives.

Next stop is Prison Island also known as Changuu Island which is situated only 20minutes by boat from Stone Town.

The Island was originally used as a Prison then later it was turned into a quarantine station for the British Army. Although a newer prison was later built on the island it was never used.

The island has sandy beaches and is covered in lush vegetation making it prefect habitat for island and sea birds. The surrounding sea offers some lovely snorkeling opportunities with beautiful coral formations. It is perfect for nature lovers.

The islands most famous inhabitants are the giant tortoises. These endangered animals are not native to Africa but to the Seychelles and Galapagos Islands. Originally the Prison Island tortoises were brought from Aldabra in the Seychelles to help increase the conservation efforts by starting a new breeding population. Tortoise populations started to decline many years ago when sailors used to collect them to carry on the ships as a fresh protein source as the tortoises could survive many weeks or months without food. These days the tortoise decline is due to habitat destruction and poaching. Tortoises fetch a high price on the black market to private collectors.

Recommend you bring a sun hat, sun cream and beach/reef shoes for getting to and from the boat, swimming costume and a towel

SPICE TOUR & MANGAPWANI SLAVE CAVES

Full Day Tour 

Zanzibar has always been an important trade location for Spices. Its location in the India Ocean was deemed ideal for the spice trade worldwide. The trade in spices between India, the Middle East, Africa and Europe became even more important to the economy of Zanzibar after the slave trade was made illegal.

Our spice tour will give you the chance to visit one or more spice farms growing a variety of key spices to Zanzibar such as Cloves, Chilli, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Pepper, and Vanilla.

You will learn about the uses of the different spices, their history on the island, how they grow and best of all be able to taste them. If you wish you will also be able to buy them direct from the farms.

While you will be taken right into the heart of the island to the spice growing area, there is more to discover other than spices. During the tour you will also encounter a selection of tropical fruits and depending on the season try some of these such as the wonderful coconut with its freshening milk and sweet flesh or the exotic Rambutan.

The spice tour guides will also teach you about the many other uses both cosmetic and medicinal for spices and herbs seen at the farms like the shampoo plant or the iodine plant.

You will then continue on to the Mangapwani Slave Chambers which were used for storing hundreds of slaves awaiting the monsoon period and the arrival of the dhows to be shipped away from their homes.

After visiting the caves you’ll have time to relax on the golden sands of the beach

Recommend you bring a sun hat, sun cream, swimming costume, towel and comfortable shoes