TANZANIA
The trips worth your time.
The 15 most popular tours in Tanzania. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Stone Town walking tour, a spice farm with lunch, then Prison Island tortoises. One full day with strong cultural context.
“It was really nice tour with very good guide:) We saw the stone town and Prison Island 👍”
Hike to Materuni Waterfalls, learn coffee the Chagga way, then unwind at Kikuletwa Hot Springs on a full-day trip from Arusha.
“Our tour guide was Baltazary and he was fantastic!! He had water, a beer and a coca-cola waiting for us in the car for our consumption throughout the day. The company, Safari Sole Tours, didn't give him the right hotel info so he waited at the wrong hotel for an hour in the morning. I…”
Full-day Zanzibar tour with Stone Town walking, Prison Island tortoises, and a spice farm rainforest visit with lunch and shopping.
“We were going with Feisal, he could speak very good German and was very friendly! The Trip was very good but you need to be ready for a few Hours of sun. The Spice Farm at the end was the Highlight! Thank you Feisal for the good Trip!!”
Dhow from Stone Town to Prison Island and Nakupenda sandbank: giant tortoises, reef snorkeling, and BBQ seafood lunch.
“We had a really great experience today and would recommend to anyone visiting Stone Town. The boat ride was breezy and relaxing, it was interesting to learn about the island and incredible to see the turtles. Lastly, the sandbank and lunch made for a perfect way to end the tour.”
Prison Island tortoises, Nakupenda sandbank snorkeling and BBQ, then a guided walk through Stone Town on one efficient day tour.
“We had a great experience on this tour. From start to finish, it was well organised. We were picked up on time from our hotel and our guide was knowledgable and engaging, making the entire journey informative and enjoyable. Our first stop was prison island, where we were given an overview of the island’s history.…”
Zanzibar day tour with a guided spice farm, Swahili lunch, Prison Island tortoises, and UNESCO Stone Town walk for $55.
“I had an amazing time with Fahad! It was raining cats and dogs when we started the tour but he managed to keep our energies up! and e explained everything in great detail! He is also great with pictures! So that came in handy as I was the solo traveler in our group.”
A 2-hour private walking tour of Stone Town with a local guide, landmark focus, and tips for food and sights in Zanzibar City.
“Highly recommend as a stone tone tour, guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and very receptive to going slower or faster in certain areas.”
Swim with wild dolphins and snorkel Mnemba Atoll on a 4.5–6 hour Zanzibar boat trip, with fruits and pickup from Nungwi.
“Rasheed was our guide today and had an incredible experience. He's very responsible, kind, and friendly, and the tour wouldn't have been as perfect without him. Besides introducing us to the local culture, he shared his experiences and showed us photos of his family, and what a beautiful family. He's a very special guy, and…”
Private 3-hour Stone Town walk in Zanzibar with a guide: Swahili architecture, slave-trade history, markets, doors, and coffee stops.
“Getting a guide for Stone Town was such a good choice, as the city is full of history worth knowing. Our guide Khameez was very kind, knowledgeable and spoke great English. We had a great time and got to learn amazing things. Totally recommend!”
Visit Prison Island for Aldabra giant tortoises, snorkel nearby, then relax at Nakupenda Sandbank with a seafood barbecue lunch.
“It was such a great tour with great guides! Milano is a very good guide and the young, german-speaking guide is such a sweetheart, explaining everything to the fullest! The boat ride back was such a blast, filled with singing and dancing. I would recommend booking this tour since you will not only see an…”
4 days covering Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro with small-group comfort, included lodging, and serious wildlife time.
“We took the 4 day Safari. The first day we visited Tarangire NP, where we saw lots of elephants and giraffes from a very short distance. Day 2 and 3 was in Serengeti and Day 4 in Ngorongoro Crater. Altogether we were able to see all the animRead more”
Private Zanzibar day: Stone Town history, Prison Island tortoises and snorkeling, then Jambo Spice Farm tastings and fruits.
“Amina [sp] was our guide and she was excellent. Very knowledgeable, very personable, and great company for the day. It was a full on day and definitely worthwhile.”
Zanzibar half-day tour pairing Jozani Forest for red colobus monkeys and mangroves, then Salaam Cave for sea turtle viewing and swimming.
“Had a great day with Hussien & Abdul - Got picked up on time and headed to the Jozani forest. Our guide Hussien was full of knowledge and told us a lot about the environment and animals. After seeing the monkeys at the forest we headed to see the turtles at Salaam Cave… At first…”
Walk Stone Town with a local guide and see the Palace Museum, Old Fort, slave market and Freddie Mercury Museum, plus Darajani Market.
“Ali is an Excellent Guide 👌 He was Well Informed & So Patirmt with us. The Visit to Freddy Mercury Museum & Memories of Stonetown was Definitely Highlights !!!”
Ride a Zanzibar quad through rice fields to local villages, taste tropical fruit, learn about spices and village life, then finish at the beach.
“I had the best time riding the 4 wheeler and getting to know so much about the different spices! And even made a friend! Book the tour! You won’t regret it!”
