Zanzibar Island is famous for its spices and the slave trade of the 19th century. The Island is much more than a stopping point on an itinerary, and can be seen as a destination in itself. What the island offers is a unique combination of outstanding beaches, delicious food, best sunsets, interesting activities, such as visiting a working spice farm, and the cultural delights of Stone town. Our safaris in Zanzibar are conducted by knowledgeable guides with deep knowledge of local culture.
Stone Town is the heart of Zanzibar andan old town with winding narrow streets, historical buildings and the best food market in the evenings. This part of Zanzibar is referred by the local people as 'Mji Mkongwe'. Our guided safaris in this part of Zanzibar includes visits to the house of wonders, palace museum (People's Palace), Livingstone's House, Old Fort, former slave market, bazaars, old habour etc.
This is an interesting tour where you can experience famous spices like, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, cardamom and cinnamon. These spices were brought to Zanzibar by the Sultan of Oman and settled to Zanzibar permanently. Besides the spices the island is famous for tropical fruits, perfumes plants and food crops like coconut palms, maize, yams and cassava. As a result, Zanzibar is the main exporter of cloves in the world.
Located in the south of Zanzibar, the fishing village hosts several schools of Dolphins, 12th Century mosques, tombs dating 17th Century. The highlight of the tour to the village is a swim with the dolphins.
The House of Wonders is a landmark building located in Stone Town. It is the largest and tallest building of Stone Town and occupies a prominent place facing the Forodhani Gardens on the old town's seafront, in Mizingani Road. It is located between the Old Fort and the Palace Museum (and former Sultan's Palace). It is one of six palaces built by Barghash bin Said, second Sultan of Zanzibar, and it is said to be located on the site of the 17th-century palace of Zanzibars Queen Fatuma. The House of Wonders currently houses the Museum of History and Culture of Zanzibar and the Swahili Coast. It was the first place that had electricity in Zanzibar. Right now it is the former palace of Sultan Barghash.
In recent years it has been renovated to house the Zanzibar Cultural centre. The Arab Fort is the centre of Zanzibar Festivals.
The house was built around 1860 by Sultan Majid and is located on the northeast side of Stone Town. It was used by Livingstone and other missionaries and explorers such as Burton, Speke, Cameron and Stanley as a starting point for expeditions into eastern and central Africa during the second half of the 19th century.
A small Swahili town located at the mouth of the Pangani River close to Tanga. According to some, Pangani’s origins can be traced back almost two thousand years to the trading centre of Rhapta. The town is also home to a community-based cultural tourism program which offers a variety of guided walks and river cruises, and visits to fossilized dinosaur remains.
Located about 8km north-west of Tanga. The caverns are thought to have formed during the Bathonian period (176-169 million years ago), when sea levels were much higher than they now are. Winding passageways, dripping stalactites, colonies of bats, an assortment of legends, and hot-water springs. Tours can be arranged, although it’s easy enough to do this on your own.
Bangamoyo is a town founded at the end of the 18th century, though it is an extension of a much older (8th century) settlement, Kaole. It was the capital of German East Africa and was one of the most important trading ports along the East African coast along the west of the Indian Ocean. Therefore it’s a place where a host of explorers and missionaries set off into the African interior.
| Destination | Zanzibar |
|---|---|
| Locations | Zanzibar, Tanzania |
| Tour Duration | 1-8 Days |
| Attraction | Zanzibar |
