TANZANIA
The trips worth your time.
The 15 most popular half-day tours in Tanzania. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Swim, feed, and learn about rescued sea turtles at Nungwi Turtle Aquarium, then relax at Kendwa Beach on a guided Zanzibar half-day.
“Our guide and driver were excellent and excellent value for money. Would highly recommend to others considering going! Thanks!”
Private half-day tour to Prison Island from Stone Town with a guide, turtle time, and snorkeling around coral rocks, plus island history.
“Told ahead of time we would be walking to the boat. Were told we would be picked up. We assumed in a veh. I don’t walk well. Have washroom available near departing place”
A half-day dhow ride from Stone Town to Prison Island for tortoise encounters and optional snorkeling in Zanzibar’s coastal waters.
Swim in Zanzibar’s Kuza Cave, cook Swahili food with spices, then enjoy music and dance on a community-supporting half-day tour.
“Most beautiful caves we have seen. We however had to ask to be shoen the other attractions as the guide was attending to four groups. The tea garden was disappointing. But once again - the caves were stunning and swimming there was some experience. We did not partake in the vooking as my wife was…”
Half-day trip from Stone Town to Prison Island (Changuu) for giant tortoises, snorkeling, and beach time, with pickup and entry fees.
“Turtle Island was fascinating. The boat ride out was also an adventure. Our guide was very friendly and excellent. However, Viator Should have notified people that they must Be prepared to walk out in a foot of water to the boat, therefore shorts or raised pants legs are mandatory.. Also, the boat trip out to…”
Spend 4 hours at SATINO Preschool in Arusha, join classes and playtime, share a Tanzanian lunch, and help fund a month of schooling.
“Fantastic and inspirational work carried out by Weza, the Swahili word given to the school director by his friends, meaning “the ability to do something.” Having seen his commitment, I understand why. We had a fantastic and memorable day seeing the children being educated in a welcoming, safe environwment. As it was a Friday, we…”
Half-day private guided tour in Zanzibar’s Jozani Forest Reserve with red colobus monkeys, mangrove boardwalk, ranger plant stories, and pickup.
“This was a great tour and our guide was super knowledgeable! The monkeys were easy to find but I had no idea there were multiple spots to explore (forest and mangroves) so I was very glad to have someone to show us around.”
Half-day Mnemba Island dolphin snorkeling from Matemwe Beach: coral reefs, starfish swim, friendly guides, and hotel pickup in Zanzibar.
“Le snorkeling à Mnemba était incroyable, nous avons vu plusieurs poissons et les guides étaient super sympa. En revanche, sur la réservation il y avait écrit qu’on allait nager avec les dauphins alors que pas du tout, nous avons dû demaRead more”
Private half-day walking tour through Stone Town with landmark stops, markets, and a Freddie Mercury visit, plus great value at $35.
“A great tour of this lovely town, the guide contacted us the day before and was on time, not a rushed walk and informative with lots of local knowledge, you could also adapt if you wanted to do your own stop.”
Private half-day in Moshi: walk to Materuni Waterfalls, learn Chagga farming life, then tour coffee and make your own cup.
“Friendly guide and hosts, plus great nature scenery. Tasty coffee and lunch and positive atmosphere.”
Half-day Mnemba Atoll dolphin tour from Nungwi: dolphin search, reef snorkeling, snacks on board, and a chance to visit the sandbank.
“The tour itself was very good, we had a great time with a nice group, however at the end the manager rejected to bring us back to the pick up point even tough it was included in the booking. There are several provider and we choose this one to have transport included which was done…”
Half-day tour from Zanzibar to Prison Island to meet giant tortoises, then a guided spice farm visit with tastings and history.
“la prima guida ti porta a prison Island e ti indica due notizie rapide, poi vieni portato alla farm e la fai il tour con i locali ..”
A half-day private visit to Jozani Chwaka Bay in Zanzibar: mangroves, colobus monkeys, butterflies, and a guided walk in real habitat.
“The host of this experience never communicated with me after I paid in full for this tour. I tried to contact them several times before the day of the trip...NO RESPONSE The night before the tour, I finally get in contact with someone and they have no idea who I am or what I'Read more”
Half-day guided trip from Stone Town to Jozani Forest and mangroves, chasing rare red colobus monkeys and visiting turtle rehab.
“Pickup and drive was great. Tour of forest was OK, very quick and basic.”
Private 3.5-hour spice farm tour in Zanzibar with pickup, farm aromas, coconut-climber show, and a fruit lunch stop.
“It was great to see all the various spices being grown on the farm. Also the guy a climbing the coconut tree was amazing. Crowning ceremony was a bit of fun at the end too. The guide was very informative & the driver was also good.”
