Top Zanzibar Outdoor Activities

Visit Prison Island and Nakupenda Beach on a full-day tour that’s all about snorkeling and sunbathing on one of Zanzibar’s most pristine beaches. This inclusive tour features a seafood lunch, snorkeling gear, snacks, and door-to-door transport from Zanzibar hotels to ensure a hassle-free day of exploring the coast, with plenty of time independent time to enjoy beautiful Nakupenda Beach.

1) Discover the unique experience from Zanzibar to Saadani National Park to see Wildlife Animals. 2) Free transport we offer for pick-up and drop off all locations in Zanzibar

Let a traditional wooden Zanzibari “dhow” boat take you to one of the island’s best snorkeling regions, which can be difficult to reach on your own, on this small-group snorkel cruise from Stone Town. Board your boat with an experienced crew and fellow guests, and look for wild dolphins as you sail to Menai Bay. Here, swim and snorkel near a mangrove island and visit the uninhabited islet of Kwale for lunch. Snorkel equipment is provided for added convenience.

Skydiving is one of the most incredible ways to experience the beauty of Zanzibar. The view of the white sandy beaches and the mind blowing colours of the Indian Ocean from 10,000 feet is simply stunning, but add to that the exhilaration of free fall and the beauty of flight and you have an experience that you will not forget.

Make a visit to Zanzibar’s wildlife-filled Jozani Forest as easy and rewarding as possible on a private tour. Stride the boardwalks through eucalyptus trees as you look for the forest’s red colobus monkeys, black monkeys and other animals; and learn all about the reserve and its species from your ranger guide. Then, take the mangrove boardwalk to spot tropical fish, lizards, butterflies and sunbirds. Your tour includes round-trip transfers and entry fees for your convenience.

It’s fascinating to explore historic Stone Town—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—but it’s easy to lose your way in the area’s maze-like, narrow streets. To stay oriented and ensure you don’t miss key highlights, join a private guide with deep knowledge of local culture. It’s fully personalized to your preferences, whether you’re shopping for local textiles, interested in history, or learning about Stone Town’s unique architecture.

Tour Zanzibar's UNESCO-listed historic district and premiere natural attraction on this tour to Stone Town and Prison Island. Learn about the current culture and history in Stone Town as you walk past its attractions, including a Portuguese fort, the Sultan Palace, and the birthplace of Freddie Mercury, before continuing your tour to Prison Island, famous for its population of giant tortoises.

Discover Zanzibar City’s UNESCO-listed historic center on a Stone Town walking tour that explores Zanzibar’s history and distinctive architecture, from a bustling local market to a Sultan’s palace-turned-museum. Sightseeing on foot mean you can leave cars behind while following Stone Town's most narrow, winding streets, and group size is limited to 10 people for personalized service from the guide.

Discover Zanzibar’s aromatic history on a half-day walking tour of Stone Town, setting out on foot so you can see Stone Town’s narrow, car-free streets and atmospheric corners. After convenient pickup at Zanzibar hotels, you’ll cover some of Stone Town’s highlights, from colonial landmarks to the Old Fort, the house where Freddy Mercury was born, and an Anglican Cathedral that marks the former site of a slave market.

If you need cheap, safe, private transfer from anywhere to anywhere in Zanzibar island, we could help you. Transfer could be from airport to any beach hotel. Any beach to hotel to any other location in island. No more annoying taxi drivers. You pay fixed price for car so price is like this. Car fit 7 with normal baggage or 5 people with large baggage • Car have air conditioning • After buy we will ask for exact time and hotel or you could inform us • Experienced driver

If you need private, cheap, safe, private transfer from airport to Stown Town or Stown Town to airport, we could help you. We will wait in airport for you and take to your final destination in Stown Town. No more annoying taxi drivers. • Transport is private • Car fit 7 with normal baggage or 5 people with large baggage • Transfer is Airport-Stown Town or Stown Town-Airport • After buy we will ask for exact arrival/departure time and hotel or you could inform us

We have modern cabs/Taxis, modern minibuses and Buses for the groups. We have well trained drivers who also serves as guides on the ways. We always respond to bookings any time and our services are done 24/7. Our car brands are new with every aspects of comfortability.

With crystalline waters and many varieties of tropical fish, Mnemba Island is a prime spot for a snorkeling adventure. With this tour, cruise out to the island on a traditional Dhow boat, dive into the warm waters to swim and snorkel, and look out for marine life. After the cruise, return to Muyuni Beach to refuel with a tasty lunch, including tuna, chapati, and rice.

Visit two of Zanzibar's most interesting attractions in just one day with this tour. You'll visit Prison Island, known for its old prison and giant turtles, followed by a trip to Nakupenda, known as the "Vanishing Island" as it disappears during the high tide. You'll have plenty of time to swim, snorkel, and dine on seafood and white wine before you return to Stone Town by boat.

The most famous marine conservation area in Zanzibar, Mnemba Atoll Marine Park houses populations of moray eels, lion fish, stingrays, and more, all in clear waters with high visibility. Snap on your snorkel gear and let your guide help you find the aquatic wildlife you came to see on this tour, which includes round-trip transportation from your Zanzibar lodging.

Visit Jambiani Village and learn about the women who live there with this tour, led by a guide who hails from the village. You'll meet with local women artisans who make everything from coconut husk rope to doormats, learn about how to wear the traditional kanga garment, and have the option to enjoy lunch (for a fee) with advance notice.

Learn about Zanzibar's wildlife and its cultural history with this private tour, which combines time in nature with the chance to hang out at The Rock, a famous restaurant on its own island. You'll take a dolphin-spotting cruise, look for red colobus monkeys at Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, learn about Swahili history at Kuza Cave, and do some swimming and sunbathing at Paje Beach.

Hop aboard an excursion boat for a tour of the islands around Zanzibar by booking this activity. You'll visit Changuu/Prison Island, home to a wide variety of wild animals, from peacocks to giant tortoises, before continuing to Bwe Island, where you'll do a bit of snorkeling and sit down for lunch. You'll then head over to the Zanzibar Sandbank, wrapping your tour up with a visit to Stone Town.

Take a break from the beaches of Zanzibar for a two-day safari to Mikumi National Park. While it's never certain what wildlife you'll spot, there's a good chance you'll see elephants, antelope, monkeys, hippos, zebras, and maybe even lions. You'll have a guide by your side to help you make the most of your tour.

Take a break from bustling Stone Town on this half-day tour to Changuu Island, also known as Prison Island, with two-way boat transfer included. Learn more about the island’s history as you explore its old prison buildings, meet giant tortoises at the island sanctuary, and get a glimpse beneath the calm waters with plenty of time for swimming and snorkeling around the island’s coral reefs.

Learn why Zanzibar is nicknamed the "spice island" with this tour, which will take you to a local spice farm. You'll learn all about the different plants grown on the island as you tour the farm, with the chance to see everything from black pepper to vanilla right where it's grown. You'll then sit down for an included local lunch before returning to your hotel.

Explore Stone Town, spend time at Prison Island, and do a little snorkeling and swimming with this full-day tour. Your guide will tell you all about the island's storied history as you explore, sharing with you all sorts of information about the slave trade, the history of Prison Island, and the flora and fauna that call the island home.

Increase your chances of spotting some of Tanzania’s rarest marine life during a snorkeling tour that takes you to some of the best wildlife-watching spots around Mnemba Island. You’ll get a different perspective of the coastline from the water and stay refreshed with snacks and drinks throughout the day.

Seize the chance to take a safari in Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve, Africa’s largest protected reserve, on this day trip from Zanzibar. Avoid having to arrange a safari last-minute during your Zanzibar stay, pre-book to secure your experience on your ideal day and then relax knowing everything’s sorted. Fly by charter from Zanzibar or Dar Es Salaam direct to Selous and enjoy a private game drive, scouring the plains to see wildlife such as lion, elephant, giraffe and hippo.