Sultan Panorama Tour Zanzibar Stone Town is also known as Zanzibar Stone Town Spice Farm Day Tour.

The highlights of this tour includes Zanzibar Stone Town Tour, Zanzibar Spice plantations, Zanzibar Slave market and a visit to a local village.

* Taste seasonal spices and fruits at a spice farm
* Visit a local village, sample the food, and experience the local lifestyle
* Explore the sights in Stone Town including the Slave Market and Darajani Market
* Enjoy an informative and action-packed day as you discover Zanzibar’s history, culture, and traditions

Zanzibar Stone Town Spice Farm Day Tour  is a 6 hour trip and is an informative and action packed day. This tour gives a taste of everything found in all other Zanzibar excursions and is strongly recommended as a FIRST excursion.

The Sultan Panorama Tours is ideal for visitors with little time who want to experience a bit of everything Zanzibar has to offer. It’s a full day excursion, starting in Stone Town, covering the history of the sultans, slave trade and invasions that shaped Zanzibar’s history.

Your guide will give you a broad overview of the island’s history and current affairs and you’ll pass by many historic sites and visit the Slave Market. A stop at the vibrant Darajani Market helps you to experience city life, with all the hustle and bustle, smells and noise.

You’ll be driven to a spice farm, and given the opportunity to taste seasonal spices and fruits as your guide describes their properties and uses. Throughout the tour, you can sample local delicacies and local staple foods.

Your next stop is at a local village for a slice of Zanzibar culture and life. Cooking, weaving, building houses and playing with the children, you’ll have chance to see what life is like for Zanzibar people.

You’ll finish the excursion with a comprehensive view of Zanzibar life and you’ll be able to plan future excursion based on what you enjoyed the most, choosing the most relevant tour from our standard excursions.

Notes
* Comfortable closed walking or hiking shoes and pants
*  Please dress conservatively when walking through Stone Town, women should cover their shoulders and wear long skirts or trousers

Sultan Panorama Tour Zanzibar Stone Town Rates Includes:
* Professional English speaking guides
* Lunch at Jafferji House & Spa (excluding drinks)
* Entrance fees to museums, parks, and the spice farm
* Explore Zanzibar Stone Town Tour, Zanzibar Spice plantations, Zanzibar Slave market and a visit to a local village
* Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Stone Town (transfers from hotels outside Stone Town are available on request at an additional cost)

Sultan Panorama Tour Zanzibar Stone Town Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of 1 person required
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)

Booking & Reservations for Sultan Panorama Tour Zanzibar Stone Town Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 721-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com

Zanzibar Sunrise Dhow Cruise Tours is a dhow sailing trip in Zanzibar from Stone Town, Zanzibar on the Indian Ocean. Early in the morning, on an ancient dhow before the sun is up, Zanzibar seems frozen in perfect tranquility.

The beaches are empty of people and the quiet stillness on the surface of the ocean hides the abundant flurry of exotic marine life below.

Each day on the island begins with the first signs of fishermen, eager to make the most of the day and bring in an early catch while the temperatures are still relatively cool.

Our Zanzibar Sunrise Dhow Cruise Tours give you a rare opportunity to leave the shores at the same time as these early risers. 

You will get to see the first light cast over this paradise, gently sailing out to watch the colors of the sun’s initial rays slowly spread until the sky is clear, and the sea is turquoise blue as far as you can see.

Sail to the sand banks or Prison Island to do early morning snorkeling in the breath taking ocean. You snorkel for an hour. Snorkeling off the dhow in the peace of the early morning is an experience you will remember for a lifetime. 

The marine life is undisturbed by other divers and the coral seems to glow brighter in the early light. You will make your way back just before the Zanzibar heat sets in for the delightful breakfast at the island or at your hotel.

Our Zanzibar Sunrise Dhow Cruise Tours use handcrafted dhows which are operated by a professional, trained crew and is fully equipped with life jackets, first aid kit, sun shade, boarding ladder and waterproof bags.

Each boat comfortably accommodates 16 guests, while one can hold up to 25! You can choose whether to sit on the main deck or climb on top of the upper cabin for a great view!

0600 Hours: We pick you from your hotel residence and transfer you to the meeting point.

0700 Hours: Our guide will give us a detailed briefing of the excursion.

0715 Hours: Climb  on  board  the  dhow,  meet  the  crew  and  set  sail. Our Guide will give you information about the history of the island of Zanzibar and Stone town as you sail.

The silence of the morning sea makes the perfect accompaniment to a beautiful sunrise cruise. Sail to the sandbanks or Prison Island (depending on tide and wind conditions) to do early morning snorkeling in the breath taking ocean.

0745 Hours: Snorkeling guide will take you out for about an hour to swim and snorkel. You will find it hard to resist the urge to dive into the cool waters and swim with the brightly colored fish below. 

Snorkeling off the dhow in the peace of the early morning is an experience you will remember for a lifetime.  The marine life is undisturbed by other divers and the coral seems to glow brighter in the early light.

The low tide at this time exposes the high sandbanks of the surrounding area. Taking a walk on these as you are encircled by an endless ocean, creates the perfect mood for quiet contemplation and a vast appreciation for the opportunity to start a new day in Zanzibar.

0840 Hours: After an hour of snorkeling you relax and then set sail back to Stone town. You return back just before the Zanzibar heat sets in for the delightful breakfast at Serena Inn.

0915 Hours: Arrive back and disembark on the beach.

0945 Hours: Breakfast.

Notes
* Zanzibar Sunrise Dhow Cruise Tours must be booked at least 12 hours in advance.
* The trip can be re-organised and changed depending on wind and tide conditions. Minimum 4 Guests

Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise Tours Rates Includes:
* Professional English speaking guides
* All entry fees, service charge and taxes
* Pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar Stone Town and drop-off to your hotel
* Enjoyed watching the sunrise sailing on a Dhow in Zanzibar Island in the Indian Ocean

Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise Tours Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of 1 person required
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)

Booking & Reservations for Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise Tours Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 721-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com

Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise Tours is a dhow sailing excursion in Zanzibar from Stone Town, Zanzibar on the Indian Ocean. Watching the sunset by the seaside or while sailing the sea in Zanzibar is an amazing experience and one-of-a-kind!

Sunset Dhow Cruises use handcrafted dhow which are operated by a professional, trained crew and is fully equipped with life jackets, first aid kit, sun shade, boarding ladder and waterproof bags.

Each boat comfortably accommodates 16 guests, while one can hold up to 25! You can choose whether to sit on the main deck or climb on top of the upper cabin for a great view!

Step onto the deck of the dhow, relax and sail away on a magical sunset cruise to end your day. Come with your partner to turn up the romance or with your friends and family to see Zanzibar from the ocean’s perspective!

1500 Hours: We pick you from your hotel residence and transfer you to the meeting point.

1630 Hours: Our guide will give us a detailed briefing of the excursion.

1645 Hours: Climb on board the dhow, meet the crew and set  sail. The sunset cruises leave Stone Town to cruise along the coast, slicing through  the  clear  turquoise  water.  The sounds of the bustle of busy people in Stone Town grow faint in the distance until they seem there, only in a memory.

Musicians take over the sounds playing  taarab, songs of love and loss, on Violin  and Oud, as  the crew serve canapés and keep your glass topped up with your choice of drink.

The is a  selection of beers, sodas  and bottle water, encouraging you to sink back into the cushions and enjoy the romance of Africa while watching the scenery drift by. 

Sail for about an hour up the coast. On board our dhow there’s a personal guide who will accompany you on your cruise and give you information about Stone Town from the water as well as be able to answer any questions that you may have for him.

Watch the colors of the sky change from bright pinks and blues to magnificent golden colors as you sail back toward the glimmering lights of Stone Town in the distance.

Booking & Reservations for Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise Tours Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 721-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com

Jozani Forest Tour Zanzibar Day Trip from Stone Town is an exciting trip to Zanzibar's first and only national park is centered on Jozani Forest is located 35 km's from Stone town, the largest area of mature forest found within Zanzibar.

The Park is also known as Jozani Chakwa Bay National Park.

Jozani Forest has trees older than 100 years and is the home for some very interesting and rare animals, including the Red Colobus monkey, the small Zanzibar leopard, blue monkey, chameleon, mongoose, bush baby, tree hyrax, bush pig and civet.

It is also the home to two small antelope species found only on Zanzibar, Zanzibar duiker and Zanzibar sun. Jozani forest tour Zanzibar day trip departs from your hotel/ residence at 0730 Hours and is a 3-hour guided excursion.

The best time to see the wildlife of Jozani is early in the morning and evening when nature is at its most lively. The park opens between 0730 Hours – 1700 Hours daily.

The forest has over 2,512ha (6,207 acres) that includes the whole ground water forest, coral rag forest & salt marsh area. Jozani Forest contains about 100 tree species from a total of 43 families.

Your tour will be led by a well-trained guide who can offer information on the other inhabitants of the forest, which include; the red-bellied coast squirrel, the endangered Aders' duiker, the Zanzibar Suni, the black-and-white rufous elephant shrew and the tree hyraxes.

The forest also offers a board walk, which leads through the mangrove forests at its southern end, which is an excellent place to spot the rare mangrove kingfisher. It is easy to combine Jozani forest tour Zanzibar day trip with the Jambiani village tour or the Spice tour.

Notes
* South of Jozani Park is Zala Park, another interesting nature reserve for reptiles (Extra cost to visit)
* West of the Jozani Park about just a kilometer is the Zanzibar Butterfly Centre. This is an enclosed tropical garden teaming with many species of butterflies (Extra cost to visit)

Jozani Forest Tour Zanzibar Day Trip Rates Includes:
* Professional English speaking guides
* All entry fees, service charge and taxes
* Guided Tour of Jozani Forest National Park
* Pickup from your hotel/ Residence in Zanzibar Stone Town and drop-off to your hotel

Jozani Forest Tour Zanzibar Day Trip Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of two persons required
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)

Booking & Reservations for Jozani Forest Tour Zanzibar Day Trip Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 721-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com

Zanzibar Deep Sea Fishing Day Tour: Zanzibar is home to some of the best big game and deep sea fishing opportunities in the Indian Ocean.Join us for half day, full Day or night fishing out Big Game Fishing in the waters of Zanzibar.

Big Game Fishing is done at Latham Island, Mafia Island, Pemba Island and the famous Pemba channel. Our fishing crew is located in Nungwi, a fishing village on the north-western tip of Zanzibar Island where the fishing grounds of Zanzibar, Mafia, Pemba and the famous Pemba Channel are not even a stone's throw away.

The deep sea fishing charter boats are fully rigged and ready to take you out for an unforgettable fishing experience. We fish by trolling a combination of artificial lures, natural dead baits as well as by live baiting.

Zanzibar Deep Sea Fishing Day Tour skippers and crew are also experienced at all disciplines of fishing, whether your requirements be spinning, fly fishing, jigging, popping for Giant Trevally,  power chumming or drifting with baits.

Our well equipped and catered for sports fishing boats and resourceful crews will ensure your absolute enjoyment out on the water.

There are no less than six different types of billfish in Zanzibar's Pemba channel just north of  Nungwi  and  your  chances  of  catching  at  least  3  different  types  in  a  season  are  really  good. Billfish such as Striped, Black and Blue Marlin as well as the acrobatic and dazzling Sailfish and elusive Short bill Spearfish are found in these crystal waters.

Zanzibar’s waters are also home to  various  shark  species; mako, tiger, thresher and hammerhead. All season you will find dorado,  barracuda, yellow  fin tuna, wahoo, king and queen mackerel, and kingfish (trevally).

These waters also hostlesser game fish such as bonito tuna, skipjack tuna and rainbow runner which provide endless hours of adrenalin filled Game Fishing

The  seasons  take  place  with  the  tuna  season  running  from  August to October,  and then from November to March is the billfish, marlin and sailfish season. The main striped marlin season takes place from December through to March whilst large black and blue marlins are caught from September to December.

In between seasons you will still find game fish; large tuna can reach up to 100 kg’s, with many schools of 50 kg tuna still migrating through Zanzibar’s waters.

On our Zanzibar Deep Sea Fishing Day Tour, we have an option of using different sport fishing boats. All boats are all well-equipped and fully rigged to make your fishing trip an unforgettable experience.

The boats are available for Half Day or Full Day charters and Night Fishing trips for Broadbill Swordfish, the “Gladiator of the Sea”, can be arranged and will certainly test your skills as an angler.

 Zanzibar Deep Sea Fishing Rates below include:
* All meals on the live aboard charters
* Soft drinks (sodas), mineral water, fruit, snacks
* All equipment, tackle lures, bait, fuel, skipper and deckhand
* A packed lunch on full day charters, a packed dinner on night fishing charters

Please note: The rates below are for the boat, NOT per person

Boat Type : Sansuli – 32 Feet Blackfin Yacht (Maximum 6 anglers) • Half Day Charter (5 Hours): 700 US Dollars • Full Day Charter (8 Hours): 1,000 US Dollars • 6 Hours Afternoon/ Night (1600 Hours – 2100 Hours): 750 US Dollars • 12 Hours Day Fishing Charter (0600 Hours – 1800 Hours):1,300 US Dollars • Live Aboard rate (Maximum 4 anglers per boat) Per Day: 1500 US Dollars • 12 Hours Night Fishing Charter (1800 Hours – 0600 Hours): (Broad billing -Drifting & trolling): 1,400 US Dollars

Boat Type : Unreel – 30 Feet Leisure Yacht (Maximum 4 anglers) • Full Day Charter (5 Hours): 600 US Dollars • Full Day Charter (8 Hours): 900 US Dollars • 6 Hours Afternoon/ Night (1600 Hours – 2200 Hours): 700 US Dollars • 12 Hours Day Fishing Charter (0600 Hours – 1800 Hours): 1,200 US Dollars • Live Aboard rate (Maximum 4 anglers per boat) Per day: 1,300 US Dollars • 12 Hours Night Fishing Charter (1800 Hours – 0600 Hours): (Broad billing – Drifting & trolling): 1,300 US Dollars

Boat Type : Cobia – 27 Feet Glacier Bay Canyon Runner (Maximum 4 anglers) • Half Day Charter (5 Hours): 600 US Dollars • Full Day Charter (8 Hours): 900 US Dollars • 6 Hours Afternoon/ Night (1600 Hours – 2200 Hours): 700 US Dollars • 12 Hours Night Fishing Charter (1800 Hours – 0600 Hours)(Broad billing – Drifting & trolling): 1,300 US Dollars • 12 Hours Day Fishing Charter (0600 Hours – 1800 Hours): 1,200 US Dollars

Boat Type : Surreel – 27 Feet Reef Jumper (Maximum 6 anglers) • Half Day Charter (5 Hours): 500 US Dollars • Full Day Charter (8 Hours): 800 US Dollars • 6 Hours Afternoon/ Night (1600 Hours – 2200 Hours): 600 US Dollars • 12 Hours Day Fishing Charter: 1,000 US Dollars • 12 Hours Night Fishing Charter (1800 Hours – 0600 Hours)(Broad billing – Drifting & trolling): 1,100 US Dollars

Boat Type : Walkabout – 50 Feet Voyage Yacht (Maximum 8 anglers) • Half Day Charter (5 Hours):1,000 US Dollars • Full Day Charter (8 Hours): 2,000 US Dollars • 6 Hours Afternoon/ Night (1600 Hours – 2200 Hours): 1,200 US Dollars • 12 Hours Day Fishing Charter: 2,200 US Dollars • Live Aboard rate (Maximum 6 anglers per boat)per day: 2,500 US Dollars • 12 Hours Night Fishing Charter (6pm – 6am)(Broad billing – Drifting & trolling): 2,200 US Dollars

Booking & Reservations for Zanzibar Deep Sea Fishing Day Tour Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 721-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com

Zanzibar local Style Game Fishing Tour offers you the unique opportunity to learn the traditional fishing methods. Sail out to sea with a Zanzibar fisherman who will show you what ‘fishing for a living’ is really all about.

Forget fishing in a modern fishing vessel with the latest in reels and rods and a fighting chair as well!

Local fishing in Ngalawa (traditional boats or the typical boat used by local fishermen) takes you beyond the reef to deeper waters where you will be surrounded by shoals of different species of fish.

The fishing grounds we go to are just about one hour out. We will equip you with simple fishing gear – a roll of nylon fishing line were the end of each line has a weight and two hooks. On the hooks are speared strips of fresh calamari.

All you do is just to lower the lines in until you hit the bottom and wait. Then you haul the line up at the side of the boat. This is what the local fishermen or boatmen use to catch kingfish, yellow fin tuna, barracuda and grouper. A real adventure!

To hook the kind of substantial fish for sale in Stone Town’s markets, you go out at night and fish by the light of a lamp. That is when bigger fish come out in numbers around the fishing grounds.

You will go for reef fishing for small fish with local fishing material and try your luck with the local fishing materials. Discover how the most locals catch fish. If you like you can also take your own fishing rods.

The fishermen will take you back to the beach or sandbank and grill up the catch of the day! This not only provides an authentic experience but also provides locals with a source of extra income.

On returning to Zanzibar Island we will take you to see the colorful and bustling fish market where the fresh catches of the day are auctioned.

Notes
* Local game fishing in Zanzibar is an half day tour that starts early in the morning, from 6:00am or 7:00am
* We equip you with simple fishing gears, with what locals are even catching barracuda, kingfish, yellow fin tuna, and grouper
* Zanzibar local Style Game Fishing Tour Departs from Stone town hotels, contact us for the prices from any Zanzibar beach hotel
* The tour begins by setting the sail from one of villages around the Island, we normally choose the nearest village close to you hotel

Zanzibar local Style Game Fishing Tour Rates Includes:
* Professional English speaking guides
* Any apllicable fees, service charge and taxes
* Boat ride, fishing guide, local fishing gear, fruits and soft drinks
* Pickup from your hotel in Stone Town and drop-off to your hotel
* Local fishing in Ngalawa (traditional boats or the typical boat used by local fishermen)

Zanzibar local Style Game Fishing Tour Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of 1 person required
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)

Booking & Reservations for Zanzibar local Style Game Fishing Tour Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile/ WhatsApp : + 254 721-242-711
Mobile: + 254 780-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com

Zanzibar Chumbe Island Coral Park Day Trip is a tour to Chumbe Island – a tiny coral island about six miles by boat from Zanzibar Town.

The Island can be reached in 45 minutes boat ride from Mbweni Beach.

It covers 16 hectors of undisturbed forest and surrounded by a virgin coral reef, the sanctuary has more than 200 a pieces of pristine stone corals, about 400 species of fish and turtles & dolphins regularly passing by.

Chumbe Island Coral Park is a private nature reserve created to protect the coral reef sanctuary and forest reserve that harbors extremely rare and endangered animals.

There are no people living in this tiny island but there is a visitor Education centre, a small eco-lodge, nature trails and historical ruins.

Zanzibar Chumbe Island Coral Park Day Trip activities are all guided by resident guides and most focus on the island's ecology.

Escorted forest walks look at the island's geology, flora and fauna – including endangered giant coconut crabs.

On Chumbe's beaches, walks explore the rich inter-tidal zone, and then further into the sea, guides who know the reefs around the island lead snorkeling trips (scuba-diving is prohibited).

The reefs around Chumbe are one of the most impressive coral gardens off the coast of Africa; they contain over 400 species of fish and 200 species of hard coral. Day trips are possible to the Chumbe Island Coral Park.

However, as a Marine Protected Area (MPA) the Island carefully manages the numbers of guests on the island at any one time (maximum 14).

As the facilities are primarily focused towards eco-lodge guests, The tour can only confirm day trip bookings when there is availability in the lodge. This means that there are no advance bookings for day trips.

If you would like to book a day trip it is best to contact us 2 days before the day you would like to visit to check on availability.

0900 Hours: Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Mbweni Beach off the west coast of Zanzibar town to the pristine Chumbe Island. 

The boat ride takes 45 minutes. Upon arrival, you will get refreshments, and a brief orientation before the commencement of the activities

1100 Hours: Gear up for snorkel along the east coast of the island, home to one of the world’s most beautiful coral gardens.

The shallow reef offers an assortment of eye candy with over 200 species of coral and 400 species of fish.

1230 Hours: Next you take a break to shower and freshen up in your eco-friendly day bungalow before heading to lunch.

1300 Hours: Enjoy a buffet lunch with an assortment of dishes. Each couple is gets their own secluded table overlooking the turquoise ocean.

1500 Hours: After lunch and a swim in the ocean you proceed for the Forest Walk. A knowledgeable ranger guides you through the inter-tidal pools and forest reserve that houses many unique plant species. 

The walk concludes with a climb up to the top of the old lighthouse for an incredible panoramic view of the island.

1615 Hours: You head back to the boat and bid farewell to a true gem – definitely one of the most beautiful natural locations to visit

For any outdoor enthusiast, it would be a shame not to put this day trip at the top of your to-do list. There are limited spaces though so be sure to book in advance.

Notes
* If you would like to book a day trip it is best to contact us two days before the day you would like to visit Chumbe Island Coral Park

Zanzibar Chumbe Island Coral Park Day Trip Rates Includes:
* All taxes
* Sodas, water and snacks
* Tuition in snorkelling, if required
* Lunch freshly cooked on the island
* Boat transport to and from the island
* Boat, guide and equipment for snorkelling
* Guided walk through the forest trails and intertidal area (if low tide)

Zanzibar Chumbe Island Coral Park Day Trip Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of 1 person required
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase on the island
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)

Booking & Reservations for Zanzibar Chumbe Island Coral Park Day Trip Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 721-242-711
Mobile : + 254 780-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com

Zanzibar Stone Town Walking Tour Half Day Trip is a guided walk through stone town – The old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar, little has changed in the Last 200 Years.

Zanzibar Stone Town Walking Tour Half Day Trip takes place in Stone Town also known as Mji Mkongwe (Swahili for "old town") is the old part of Zanzibar City. The tour takes 3.5 Hour tour and is guided by a local professional guide.

Zanzibar is a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and grand Arab houses whose original owners vied with each other over the extravagance of their dwellings. This workmanship is particularly reflected in the brass-studded, carved, wooden doors.

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, the Palace Museum (People's Palace), Dr Livingston's House 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.

During your Zanzibar Stone Town Walking Tour Half Day Trip you will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques!

A trip to the site of Sultan Barghash's harem at Marahubi should also be included and rounds off an insight into Zanzibar's huge history and vibrant culture.

An optional stop is the Zanzibar Coffee House, where you can take a rest from the hustle and bustle and the heat. There’s a selection of drinks on offer here, as well as local sweets and seasonal fruits – the perfect pick-me-up before continuing on your tour!

Stone Town has some excellent gifts shops with plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts to choose from. The tour ends on a high note with a stroll through the narrow, winding streets of Old Stone Town.

Notes

Zanzibar Stone Town Walking Tour Half Day Trip Rates Includes:
* Local guide
* Bottle Water
* Transport in air-conditioned minivan
* Entrance fees to museums, parks, and spice farms
* Hotel pick-up and drop off from stone town hotel (transfers from hotels out of stone town are available on request at an additional cost)

Zanzibar Stone Town Walking Tour Half Day Trip Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of 1 person required
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)

The Old Dispensary
The Old Dispensary (now known as the Stone Town Cultural Centre) is a grand four story building with a set of decorative balconies. It served as a dispensary during colonial times but fell into disrepair in the 1970's and 1980's.

It is one of the Stone Town buildings that has been successfully restored, in this case with funding from the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. It can be found on Zanzibar's seafront on Mizingani road.

The market
The market is a great place to visit even if you don't want to buy anything. It is a vibrant place where everything under the sun is bought and sold. People bring their produce here from all over the island, and other people come to buy things they can't get in their own villages

Of special interest is the huge selection of brightly colored khangas (worn by the local women) and the auctions that are held regularly.

Livingston's' House
Livingston's' House was built around 1860 for Sultan Majid, and was used by many of the missionaries and explorers as a starting point. Most notably, Dr David Livingston's lived here before commencing his last journey to the mainland interior.

The Peace Memorial Museum
The Peace Memorial Museum is an interesting look at Zanzibar's history. It has sections on archaeology, early trade, slavery, palaces, mosques, sultans, explorers (includes Dr Livingston's' medical chest), missionaries, colonial administrators, traditional crafts and household items, stamps, coins, fishing, and clove cultivation.

The Palace Museum
The Palace Museum is a large white building with castellated battlements, and was built in the late 1890's for members of the Sultan's family.

Originally called the Sultan's Palace, in 1911 it became the official residence of the Sultan of Zanzibar, but following the revolution in 1964, it was renamed the Peoples' Palace.

In 1994, the palace was turned into a museum dedicated to the history of Zanzibar's Sultans which necessitated a third change of name to the Palace Museum. For the first time, visitors can see much of the Sultans' furniture and other possessions that survived the revolution.

The House of Wonders
The House of Wonders is a very large square-shaped building, with several stories, surrounded by tiers of pillars and balconies, and topped by a large clock tower.

It was built in 1883 as a ceremonial palace for Sultan Barghash and was the first in Zanzibar to have electric light and an electric lift.

Not surprisingly, when it was built, the local people called it Beit el Ajaib, meaning the House of Wonders. Today, it is still one of the largest buildings in Zanzibar, and there are plans to open it as the National Museum.

The Arab Fort
The Arab Fort is situated next to the House of Wonders and was built between 1698 and 1701 by the Busaidi group of Omani Arabs. It is a large building with high, dark brown walls topped by castellated battlements. The fort is open to visitors and now contains various shops and an open air theatre.

Booking & Reservations for Zanzibar Stone Town Walking Tour Half Day Trip Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 721-242-711
Email: [email protected]

Zanzibar Spice Tour Half Day Trip is a tour to Zanzibar’s spice plantations. Learn how Swahili dishes are prepared!  Zanzibar’s importance in the spice trade extends back 200 years and the “Spice Islands” continue to export cloves, vanilla, nutmeg and cardamom across the world.

Apart from being an important commodity on the trade routes, spices can be seen in the plantations just outside Zanzibar town, this is also a fantastic opportunity to see the countryside and rural areas of Zanzibar and also connect with local people.

* Visit Zanzibar’s spice plantations
* 3 hour uided tour of Zanzibar's Spice Island
* Taste a variety of local spices and tropical fruits
* Learn how different traditional Swahili dishes are flavored with Zanzibar spices
* Get an insight into local life, try some Swahili dishes, taste the fruits in season and try some spiced tea
*  An optional lunch is available offering a special menu prepared with the best of the seasonal fruit and spices introduced to you during the tour

0900 Hours: We pick you up from your hotel/ residence and travel in an air-conditioned mini-van with your local guide as we explore this historic area.

On our Zanzibar Spice tour half day trip you’ll learn about the properties of spices, their origins and their use as medicines as well as how they’re used in food and drinks.

We’ll take you on a visit to spice plantations and villages for an insight into local life and the opportunity to try some Swahili dishes. Zanzibar’s spice plantations are a tribute to the island’s past. The country was once known as the “Spice Islands”.

You’ll have the chance to handle and taste different spices and tropical fruits. Some of these Zanzibar spices are used in almost every kitchen include cinnamon, cloves, rack-black pepper, garlic, coconut, lemon grass, turmeric, ginger, vanilla and nutmeg.

You can buy some spices to take home with you to give you that elusive taste of Zanzibar once you have left its white shores far, far behind.

The tour duration takes about 2 to 3 hours. You can go in the morning from 0900 Hours to 1330 Hours or in the afternoon.

Notes
* Departures from other areas outside Zanzibar Stone Town can be arranged, kindly inquire
* Guides available speak English, French, Italian and Spanish. Must be pre-booked at the time of booking
* Guests are advised to wear comfortable closed walking or hiking shoes and pants and to bring a hat and sun cream

Zanzibar Spice Tour Half Day Trip Rates Includes:
* Mineral drinking water
* Professional English speaking guides
* All entry fees to the farms, service charge and taxes
* Pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar and drop-off to your hotel

Zanzibar Spice Tour Half Day Trip Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)

Booking & Reservations for Zanzibar Spice Tour Half Day Trip Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 721-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com