Zanzibar, which includes its sister island of Pemba, is a tourist paradise that lies in the Indian Ocean 6 degrees south of the equator and just over 20 miles from the mainland.  Beautiful beaches with gorgeous views of the ocean offer

relaxation and fun.  Sail on the seas - or swim with the dolphins in this holiday mecca. 

Dolphin Safaris. We then board the dhows, small flat boats, and set off to explore the bay and find the dolphins. Later in the morning we stop at one of our selected snorkeling location. For experienced groups we may snorkel from the boats, otherwise we land on a sand bank and snorkel from there. A guide who can show points of interest accompanies clients. We have snorkel vest for beginners and full instructions are given. Also we have a large stock of sizes available. After snorkeling we offer fresh green coconuts before we move to another Island or sand bank for lunch (rice is a traditional Zanzibar meal). In the afternoon there is an opportunity to join our experienced crew and sail on a “ngalawa” or canoe. In addition clients can swim, snorkel or just relax.  Wear their swim suit and waterproof sandals for boarding the dhows and to bring sunscreen, towel and spare T-shirt for snorkeling.

Prison Island/Changuu Island. Prison Island or Changuu Island is the middle Island of the three. This is visible from the Stone Town. The prison on its island was built in 1893.

Special boat trips are arranged either half day or full day to this small resort and it takes 35 minutes to reach the Island. Historically this small Island was used as point of concealment of slaves and later became a temporary hospital and a quarantine island especially during the outbreak of contagious diseases in the last century. The Island is endowed with attractive natural features, a self walking safari covers the Island in 15 minutes, while sand beach for swimming and the colorful coral reef for snorkeling.  A number of giant tortoises some which are over 100 years old, brought here from Seychelles by Sultan Said in the 1820’s, various birds can easily be seen in the island.  The boat leaves by the big fig tree at Forodhani in Stone Town.

North Coast Trip - Nungwi. It’s a full day drive to the extreme north trip of Zanzibar Island of which clients will enjoy swimming and sunbathing in white sand beach. There are several stops  en route e.g. Mkokotoni Fish Market which is a large market at the Northern region of Zanzibar Island, Fukuchani Portuguese ruins and the centre of  Zanzibar tradition  As local dhow building industry at Nungwi. Various hard wood trees particularly good for boat building grow in this area. It is fascinating place to see the dhow at their various stages of construction. It takes about 70km to reach there. Fish barbecue with ice soft drinks will be arranged at the beach in Nungwi.

Chumbe Island Marine Park.  Chumbe Island is about 6kms South West of Zanzibar town from the beach at Mbweni ruins. It covers 16 hecters of undisturbed forest and surrounded by a virgin coral reef, which can be reached in 30-40min. by boat. The Chumbe reef sanctuary is the first gazzeted marine park of Tanzania. It is a one of most beautiful coral gardens and the best preserved shallow reef on the East African Coast. The sanctuary has more than 200 a pieces of pristine stone corals, about 400 species of fish and turtles & dolphin regularly passing by. You will stay in a beautiful palm thatched bungalows nestled in the forest and all facing the beach, only 7in total, constructed entirely of local material and designed according to the state of the art eco-architecture. Each bungalow is equipped to catch filter and solar heat its own water, has solar lights and offer private facilities. A fixed number of people are allowed to go there, which is not more than 14 pax for a day trip and for accommodation is 13 when it’s full. You can do walking in the small forest, snorkel, swim or just relax.

Cruising Dhow Sabran Jamil. Sail daily at 17:30 hrs  from the beach in front of Sweet Easy.  It sails for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and serve drinks (beer, wine, sodas, mineral water, coffee) and Zanzibar home made snacks on board.  The experience is quite traditional and the guests really enjoy it.

Jozani Forest. Jozani Forest lies 35kms South-East of Zanzibar Town with an area of about 1,000 hectares, It is a nature forest where long ago you could find Leopards and Antelopes. At present it is a habitat for the Blue Sykes Monkeys and the Red colobus monkeys.

It takes 45 minutes to drive from Stone Town to Jozani Natural Forest reserve  to see red colobus monkey that  are  endemic to Zanzibar. These Monkeys are very charming, friendly and easy to photograph while they feed and play in the trees. Also you will have  a short walk into the forest to see different types of plants and tree species that still exist in this forest.

City Cultural Tour.  Stone Town is the oldest part of Zanzibar town built on a 95 acres peninsula and consisting of 2500 buildings all made of coral stone, lime and clay, thus the name.  The stone town, with its narrow lanes, has 45 mosques, 2 Christians churches,  4 Hindu Halls and two  Baobab trees.

The Stone Town tour, is a half day guided trip which also includes short walks that  enable the clients to explore the fascinating  historical sites of the old parts of Zanzibar town, the tour will include a visit to the Former slave market (The Anglican Cathedral), the Historical and natural history museums of Zanzibar, the house of  wonders,  the old fort,  Dr. Livingstone  House, the old Central Market of Zanzibar, etc. 

Spice Plantation Tour. Half day driving trip for a guided Spice tour in the countryside of the island.  This site seeing trip reveals the wonderful nature and involves frequent stops on small cash and food crops,  and spice farms. Flowering trees and plants, medicinal trees and varieties of mints are also interesting to see. The tour will cover an area of 20 km crossing many  villages such as Bububu, Kijichi and Kizimbani  which are north of Stone Town.  Clients will be able to see, touch, smell and even taste some of the spices and fruits available on the Island.  The trip also offers invitingly attractive photographic scenery on the fruit gardens, mud houses thatched with coconut palm leaves and the living style of Zanzibar is in the country side.