TANZANIA
The trips worth your time.
The 15 most popular zanzibar tours in Tanzania. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Tandem skydive over Zanzibar from 10,000 feet. Pre-flight training, gear, and free photos/videos included. Land on Kendwa beach.
“Skydive Zanzibar provided great service and I would definitely jump with them again!”
Swim with wild dolphins near Mnemba Island, then snorkel Mnemba Atoll Marine Park. Optional beach lunch, small-group feel, Zanzibar magic.
Dhow from Stone Town to Prison Island and Nakupenda sandbank: giant tortoises, reef snorkeling, and BBQ seafood lunch.
Prison Island tortoises, Nakupenda sandbank snorkeling and BBQ, then a guided walk through Stone Town on one efficient day tour.
Transparent kayak in Zanzibar’s Nungwi-Kendwa waters plus pro drone photos and video, with hotel pickup from Nungwi or Kendwa.
Full-day Zanzibar sea safari with dhow sailing, guided snorkeling, Kwale sandbank time, mangrove lagoon swimming, and a seafood lunch.
Ride quads from Nungwi to Kendwa for beach time, a village cooking visit, and sunset views plus fruit and a lively fish market.
“The experience was great. The instructors give you a quick lesson on how to maneuver and drive the quads before you head out. My friends and I were unaware of the religious beliefs and customs before booking so the tour guides provided long dresses/moomoos for us to wear throughout the experience. If you visit during…”
Visit Prison Island for Aldabra giant tortoises, snorkel nearby, then relax at Nakupenda Sandbank with a seafood barbecue lunch.
Prebook a private, air-conditioned Zanzibar taxi with Wi‑Fi and bottled water. Reliable airport/port pickup for groups up to 5.
“Used this taxi service for transfer to the hotel and back to the airport at the end of my holiday. Really great service the driver Salum was on time and very friendly with water bottles waiting for us. I would recommend booking this taxi service.”
Fly from Zanzibar to Selous for a 12-hour luxury game drive with a photographer, bush breaks, and a park-view lunch.
“My husband and I purchased the Selous Luxury Day Safari from Viator. I was celebrating a milestone birthday, the big 40, and I wanted to make it epic. Tomas, Fanta and crew did just that and more, what an amazing safari experience! From the Read more”
Zanzibar half-day tour pairing Jozani Forest for red colobus monkeys and mangroves, then Salaam Cave for sea turtle viewing and swimming.
Ride a Zanzibar quad through rice fields to local villages, taste tropical fruit, learn about spices and village life, then finish at the beach.
A 3-hour Stone Town evening food walk: Darajani Market produce hustle, sunset drinks, and Forodhani Gardens street food for about $35.
Stone Town UNESCO walk with Kassim: House of Wonders, Old Fort, and Freddie Mercury Museum in 2–3 hours. Private $25.
“Kassim was an excellent tour guide and was able to breakdown the history of Zanzibar and the slave trade in an easily digestible form. The history lesson also became a brief overview of some African history as a whole. A very worthwhile tour.”
Stone Town walking tour with a certified guide: House of Wonders, Old Fort, markets, Freddie Mercury spots, and slave-trade context.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and was able to teach us so much about the Old Stone Town! We would highly recommend him!!”
