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Half-Day Walking Tour in Jozani Jungle
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Jozani Forest is best known for its red colobus monkeys, which are endemic to Zanzibar. About 20 years ago, the monkeys were considered to be in danger of extinction. This trend has since reversed due to the conservation project. There are about 6000 red colobus monkeys residing in Jozani Forest.
This experience provide you a 3 hour walking tour through Jozani Forrest.
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$75.60
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$75.60
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Fruits & Spices Adventure
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After tasting the great meals of Zanzibar, you will want to discover all the spices’ secrets.
Go for a spice tour and see how the island’s soils gives Zanzibar the best fruits and spices. While walking through the forest and the fields, you will be able to taste and smell Zanzibar’s treasures and learn more on how they grow and are cooked.
You will also have the chance to discover about medical uses of some plants and
trees, and feel the magical atmosphere of the wild and green part of the island.
Follow the paths while hearing about Zanzibar’s agriculture and beauty.
Zanzibar’s cooking is not only about enjoying, but also about discovering."
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$20.52
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Spice Tour of Zanzibar
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Take part in one of Zanzibar's most iconic experience during a spice tour of the Spice Island. Stationed along one of the world's oldest trade routes, this picturesque destination is a melting pot of culture, cuisine, and flavors. Follow a guide through rural plantations and see where local staples such as clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon are cultivated, grown and used to produce some of Africa's most aromatic cuisine.
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$101.54
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$101.54

Zanzibar Spice Farm Half-Day Walking Tour
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Discover the spices that thrive in Zanzibar’s villages and plantations on a walking tour that’s an aromatic immersion in the island’s rural life. Join a guide for a walk through local farms, see workers climb into the spice trees, sample spices and fruits fresh from the field, and learn the history of Zanzibar’s spice trade. This Zanzibar spice farm tour includes pickup and drop-off in Zanzibar, with both morning and afternoon departures available.
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$45.00
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$45.00

Stone Town City Tour
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Explore Stone Town, the atmospheric cultural and historical heart of Zanzibar City, on this 3-hour walking tour with a guide.
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$71.80
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$71.80
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Stone Town Guided Tour from Zanzibar
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Visit the historic Stone Town of Zanzibar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided, half-day tour from Zanzibar. With an experienced guide to lead the way, you’ll explore a blend of African, Arab, Indian, Persian, and European cultures, following narrow streets shaded by elegant balconies and verandahs. See the former slave market, the Sultan Palace, and a series of beautifully-carved wooden doors, with a 30-minute shopping break to browse for some of Zanzibar’s most distinctive souvenirs.
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$42.00
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$42.00

Sunset Dhow Cruise in Zanzibar
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Best way to end your by sailing on the Indian Ocean during the Sunset, surrounded with the best views where you can take the best photos of the Sunset.
This is one among our most recommended tours in Zanzibar.
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$22.00
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$22.00
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Zanzibar Extreme Buggy Adventure
Go off-roading through the Zanzibar countryside in an all-terrain buggy during this 4-hour tour from Nungwi Beach. Splash through muddy puddles and down rutted dirt roads in unpaved roads, passing palms and local villages! Pickup and drop-off from your Zanzibar central hotel included.
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$158.98
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$158.98
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Zanzibar amazing Walking City Tour,The Unesco world heritage site of Stone Town
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Fully appreciating the historical significance of Zanzibar’s UNESCO-listed Stone Town can be tricky on your own. Be immersed in the old town’s ambience on this private walking tour and learn about the city’s history and culture directly from your guide. Tick off landmarks including Freddie Mercury’s birthplace, the House of Wonders, and the Old Fort, and discover the best lookout points for views across the Zanzibar Channel.
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$87.18
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$87.18
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Zanzibar Spice Tour
Drive along quiet and scenic Zanzibar roads offering splendid views of the rolling hillside and visiting small rural villages in Zanzibar Islands. Next, you will stop to sense, taste and dazzle the tropical spices of Zanzibar at Kidichi and Kizimbani rural Village.
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$50.21
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$50.21

Stone Town Bike Tour in Zanzibar
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Pedal along a quiet cycling route on a bike tour that covers some of Stone Town’s highlights, from the Old Slave Market and Anglican Church to the house where singer Freddy Mercury was born. With narrow streets and lots to see, Stone Town’s historic center is the perfect place to explore car-free, and riding a bike makes it easy to pause frequently for photos, views, and sightseeing.
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$35.00
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$35.00
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Buggy Tour in Nungwi Beach from Matemwe Hotels
Take an off-road romp in Zanzibar local villages on this 04-hour buggy tour. Drive in a 2-person buggy and follow a guide first into scenic parts of Nungwi small village not frequented by tourists, before bouncing and bumping your way into Fukuchani jungle. Explore Swahili lifestyles in local Zanzibar village. This small-group tour is limited to 14 passengers, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention. Hotel transport is included on this family-friendly outing.
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$133.34
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$133.34
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Jozani Forest Tour
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Get a glimpse of Zanzibar’s native wildlife on this private tour of Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. Learn about the island animals and their unique evolution from your professional guide as you explore the mangrove swamps and wooded vales together, looking out for colobus monkeys, bush babies, and more. Choose a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule and enjoy hassle-free transfer with round-trip transportation from island hotels.
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$98.08
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$98.08

Prison Island and Stone Town Private tour in Zanzibar
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This is a private tour that includes the two most recommended activities to do in StoneTown, the Prison Island, and StoneTown city Tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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$45.00
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$45.00
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Spearfishing in Zanzibar Archipelago
It is one of the most famous archipelagos in the world; the Zanzibar Archipelago. Made up of the two main islands of Pemba and Unguja - the latter better known as Zanzibar -
the Zanzibar archipelago evokes feelings of mystery, adventure, pristine nature, and trade.
From the 16th - 18th centuries the archipelago was indeed the main centre for trade along the eastern coast of Africa, and to date Zanzibar is remain daring seafarers and
savvy traders. The two islands of the archipelago are distinctly different. Where Unguja offers world class beaches, quality accommodation, and the famous Stone Town to tourist masses, Pemba Island is remote, unexplored, and more attractive to adventurers.
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$1,200.00
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$1,200.00
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Buggy Tour in Nungwi Beach from Stone Town Hotels
Take an off-road romp in Zanzibar local villages on this 04-hour buggy tour. Drive in a 2-person buggy and follow a guide first into scenic parts of Nungwi small village not frequented by tourists, before bouncing and bumping your way into Fukuchani jungle. Explore Swahili lifestyles in local Zanzibar village. This small-group tour is limited to 14 passengers, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention. Hotel transport is included on this family-friendly outing.
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$164.11
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$164.11
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Quads tour
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Tour in Quad in zanzibar is the best way to approach this fantastic and wild way off road. Half day driving on a path made of secondary roads. Agriculture and land paths, easy to pass, passing next to multiple rice paddies, cane plantations from zuchero, fruit plants, bananas, coconuts, mangoes.. In this way enviroment meets you with a wonderful nature that in every season gives us spectacular landscapes rich in colour, but Quad zanzibar tour does not stop there. We will also rest in the areas where you will meet and understand the life of the local people, all with a true mystery that has always surrounded the island.
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$166.74
per group
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$166.74
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Stone town + Prison Island Greatest Destination
We Craft and design your journey to Stone Town And Priston Island to explore and Discover the exotic culture and sights of a fascinating land.
You will experience a blend of traditional and modern that combine comfort and authenticity throughout Tanzania greatest destination
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$63.00
$7.00 savings
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$63.00
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Stone Town Tour
Our specialist guides will take you on an historic tour of Stone Town. We will show you all the hidden beauty of the city while explaining the history and heritage of all the sites.
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$30.77
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$30.77

Zanzibar Spice Tour
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The Spice Tour is one of the most popular excursions in Zanzibar. The tour takes you to a farm to taste and see spices and fruits. Great for all senses!
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$76.93
Price varies by group size
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$76.93
Price varies by group size

Zanzibar Hop-On Hop-Off Tour from Nungwi Beach
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Zanzibar Hop-On Hop-Off Tour from Nungwi Beach:
Make sightseeing in Zanzibar Stone Town easy with this private Bus tour from Nungwi Beach. Enjoy the convenience of hop-on hop-off access at any stop along the route, and soak in the views from a private Toyota Coaster bus. See sights like Palace Museum, Freddie Mercury House, Anglican Cathedral, and the iconic House of Wonder as you listen to your Expert guides on some routes.
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$80.00
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$80.00
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Prison Island Tour
See the giant land tortoises of Prison Island on a half-day trip from Stone Town, with time to swim, snorkel, and sunbathe. Just a 30-minute boat ride from Stone Town, Prison Island has a beautiful beach, clean water, and fascinating history as a yellow fever quarantine station. Both morning and afternoon departures to Prison Island are available, and the trip includes hotel transfers and all entrance fees.
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$103.85
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$103.85
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Stone Town and Spice Farm Private Tour in Zanzibar
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This is a private tour that includes among two of the most recommended activities in Zanzibar; The Stone Town and Spice Tour
We will start with the city tour where you will be able to explore the History and Culture of the oldest city in East Africa "StoneTown", learn about the Slave Trade, and much more.
After the StoneTown city tour, we will go visit the Spice Farm where you will be able to explore and learn about different types of Spices and plantations that are available in Zanzibar.
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$55.00
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$55.00
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Dolphins, Sandbank and Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll in Zanzibar
This is 3 in 1, it Includes Dolphin Tour (mainly; Bottlenose Dolphin), Sandbank which is surrounded with clean crystal blue waters and snorkeling at the Coral reef where you can spot different species of fishes; Colorful fishes, Hawksbill Turtle, Trumpetfish, Razor/Shrimp Fish, Pegasus Sea Moth, Frogfish, Blue-spotted Ray, Bluefin trevally, Napoleon wrasses, Moray eels, Trevallys, Porcelain (Anemone) Crab, Kingfish, Cuttlefish, Barracudas, Indian Ocean Walkman, Flying Gurnard, Triggerfish, Scorpionfish, Marbled Grouper, Leaf fish, Mackerels, Nudibranchs, Crocodile Fish, Lion Fish, Stonefish, Harlequin Shrimp, White Tip Reef Shark, Octopus, and many more.
On occasion, you may spot a Humpback Whale from the boat at Mnemba, mostly around August to September as they migrate through Zanzibar.
This is a lifetime experience that you will not want to miss during your trip to Zanzibar.
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$89.00
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$89.00
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