Dar es salaam 1 Day Tour Zanzibar Island

Dar es Salaam 1-Day Tour to Zanzibar Island is one of the shortest holidays to the small tropical island of Zanzibar, offering a variety of exotic experiences with its spectacular sandy beaches, intriguing history, and rich culture. 

Travel from Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar to Stone Town by the local ferry and enjoy some of the adventure activities, including exploring Stone Town – the markets and unique architecture of old Stone Town, as well as shopping, Zanzibar Spice plantation farm, Jozani forest, Prison Island, Jambiani village tour, and unwind at an idyllic Zanzibar beach resort.

The ferry from Dar es Salaam departs at 0700 hours to arrive in Zanzibar at 0845 hours and departs Zanzibar at 1600 hours to arrive in Dar-es-salaam at 1745 hours. This affordable Zanzibar day tour from Dar es Salaam gives you a taste of Zanzibar’s highlights, leaving you longing to return for more.

Dar es Salaam 1-Day Tour to Zanzibar Island 1-Day Itinerary

5:30-7:00 AM: Early Morning: Hotel pickup in Dar es Salaam and transfer to the ferry terminal for an early ferry to Zanzibar.
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM:  Arrive in Stone Town and choose activities: Stone Town Tour: Wander historic streets, see the House of Wonders, Old Fort, and local markets. Spice Farm Tour: Experience Zanzibar’s famous spices and taste fresh fruits. Prison Island (Changuu Island): See giant tortoises and enjoy snorkeling.
1:00 PM: Lunch: Enjoy a local seafood lunch in Stone Town.
Afternoon: Continue exploring Stone Town or visit nearby beaches, such as Nakupenda Island, for sunbathing and swimming.
4:00 PM onwards: ate Afternoon/ Evening: Catch the ferry back to Dar es Salaam, arriving in the evening

Key Activities & Sights:

✓ Prison Island: Home to ancient giant tortoises
✓ Nakupenda Island: A beautiful sandbank for relaxation
✓ Stone Town: UNESCO World Heritage site with unique architecture
✓ Spice Farms: Learn about cloves, vanilla, and tropical fruits

Getting There:

✓ Ferry: About 1.5 to 2.5 hours, with multiple daily departures
✓Flights: Faster but more expensive, also an option

Dar es Salaam 1 Day Tour Zanzibar Island is a full day (12 Hours) excursion of Zanzibar Island from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Zanzibar has a vibrant Islamic culture and beautiful white sand beaches.

Our Dar es Salaam Day trip to Zanzibar Island is the perfect way to explore the history, culture, highlights, and traditions of this dynamic destination.

Follow your English-speaking guide, who is informative, friendly, and professional, through popular adventure activities such as Spice farms, Prison Island, Local markets, Scenic beaches, and a tour of Stone Town.

Savor a local lunch and enjoy round-trip hotel transport as part of this comprehensive tour.

0600 Hours: Get picked up from your Dar es Salaam hotel between 0530am and 0600 Hours. Begin your drive to the ferry.

0700 Hours: Hop on the scheduled boat ride to Zanzibar departing at 0700 Hours.

0900 Hours: Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you could choose any of the Zanzibar adventure activities, such as the Stone Town tour, the spice plantation tour, or the Prison Island tour by Dhow Cruise. Take a tour of the island; enjoy swimming and sunbathing.

1100 Hours: We transfer back to Stone Town after the Prison Island visit and then proceed to the spice farms, where you will have the opportunity to taste and buy various spices.

1300 Hours: Proceed to Stone Town for lunch and refreshments at a Stone Town restaurant.

1400 Hours: Enjoy a walk through the narrow streets of Stone Town (the old part of Zanzibar), where most of the houses date back more than one hundred and fifty years. You will have the chance to see many exotic small bazaars and the design of Zanzibar doors and doorsteps.

With time permitting visit different museums in town, an old church, and an ancient market. en route to the ferry.

1530 Hours: Transfer by boat to Dar es Salaam

1730 Hours: Upon your arrival in Dar es Salaam, you will be picked up and transferred back to your hotel.

Dar es salaam 1 Day Tour Zanzibar Island Rates Includes:

✓ Boat/Ferry  transfers
✓All applicable entrance fees 
✓ Services of our Professional experienced local guide
✓ Lunch at a local restaurant at the spice farm or stone town
✓ Return boat transfers from Dar-es-salaam to Zanzibar Island
✓ Take stone town tour, prison island tour, or spice plantation tour 

Notes:

* A moderate amount of walking is involved
* This tour departs daily and also private departures are available

Dar es salaam 1 Day Tour Zanzibar Island Rates Do Not Include:

* International Airfare
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Gratuity for your professional driver guide
* Accommodation in Dar-es-salaam or Zanzibar
* Gratuity for Portage/ waiters at hotels, camps, and airports
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
* Personal expenses such as traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes, and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, and wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary

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