Top Zanzibar Half-day Tours

Breathe in Zanzibar’s scents and spices on a 4-hour food and culture tour with a Swahili lunch, and learn to prepare a traditional cassava leaf sauce. Visit a spice farm deep in Zanzibar’s countryside, and learn the island’s remarkable role in the historic spice trade. Taste fresh spices and seasonal fruits, see how cassavas are cultivated and processed, and join in a short cooking lesson in the farm’s outdoor kitchen. Enjoy a traditional meal of richly spiced rice with vegetables and fruit then return to Stone Town in an air-conditioned minivan.

Jozani Forest is in the south of the island and is the largest area of mature forest in Zanzibar.A car will take you there, and a guide will walk you around the ancient hardwood forest and mangrove swamps.It is also home to the Red Colobus monkeys, unique to Zanzibar, with less than 2000 remaining in the world.A board walk around the mangrove swamp at the end of the tour, and a visit to the giant turtle sanctuary, is also included.This tour provides you with the opportunity to find out why Zanzibar is known as the ‘Spice Island’.You will be driven to a Spice Farm where friendly and informed guides will escort you on a walking tour.During the tour you will see, smell and taste a variety of spices and learn about how they are grown.The Spice Tour will end with a lunch of Pilau rice, flavored with many of the spices that you have learned about.

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.

Dine in a spectacular location that’s entirely surrounded by sea views on an excursion to The Rock restaurant in Zanzibar. Door-to-door transport and snorkeling at the Blue Lagoon turn your reservations at The Rock into a half day adventure, with the chance to spot a rainbow of tropical fish and coral in calm, sheltered water.

Sanjeeda is unique....She is a Kotiya dhow and true ocean sailing vessel. Probably a common sight some 500 years ago when the Indian Ocean was an important trading network between Arabia, India and East Africa. Come on board and get the historical vibrations of sailing 500 years back into history.

Your Zanzibar adventure begins with a visit to Prison Island. However no prisoners were ever housed on the island and instead it became a quarantine station for yellow fever sufferers. On the island, spend some time exploring the area and discover the collection of over 50 tortoises that live here, some of which are more than 100 years old. Learn about why the tortoises call the island their home, as well as taking photos and feeding them too. The island is also home to peacocks and small antelope too.Once you’ve explored the island, enjoy the opportunity to cool off from the hot weather with a refreshing dip in the surrounding crystal clear waters. Spend some time snorkeling in the water just off the island and search for colorful tropical fish and vibrant coral reef. After you’ve worked up an appetite from swimming, relax on the sandbank with a delicious lunch including a seafood BBQ, Swahili cuisine, cheese, tropical fruit, and more.

Sanjeeda is unique… She is the only two-masted lateen-rigged dhow plying the Indian Ocean. You are specially invited for an unique Sunset Dinner experience from Stone Town in Zanzibar. Exotic seafood dinner with water and soft drinks included. We invite you for a historical and romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise dailing from Hotel Verde Marina. You are welcomed on board from 16:30 in this beautiful new marina just outside Stone Town. Sailing 17:00 and parked in the marina around 21:00.You can opt for pickup from your hotel in Stone Town, Nungwi and other hotels on the island.On board , enjoy a delicious, freshly-grilled dinner of seafood. Chicken or a vegetarian option for those that don't want seafood.Refreshing soft drinks are included, and you can visit the Zanzi-Bar if you wish to purchase a cocktail or other alcoholic drinks.Watch the beautiful sight of the sun sinking below the horizon before returning to the Marina around 9:00PM.

Watch for red colobus monkeys as you walk through the Jozani Forest Reserve, where you’ll join a park ranger for a guided nature tour of the sanctuary. Learn how Zanzibar’s wildlife evolved in isolation from the mainland, follow a boardwalk through a mangrove swamp, and walk between towering eucalyptus and mahogany trees that provide essential habitat for native birds. Both morning and afternoon departures are available for this Jozani Forest Reserve tour, with pickup and drop-off at Zanzibar hotels.

The Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 50 km2 (19 sq mi) national park of Tanzania located on the paradise island of Zanzibar. It is very famous island national park in the world.It is home flora and fauna, the popular Zanzibar red colobus Monkey , a rain forest species are found within the Park, other species of fauna found in the park are sykes monkey, Bush babies, more than 50 species of butterfly and 50 species of birds, the nocturnal Zanzibar tree hyrax which has four 'toes' on its front feet and three on its back.The sea grass beds of Chwaka beds of the Chwaka Bay, fringed with mangrove forests, are important breeding grounds for marine organisms, including open fish species. The mangroves are also good breeding grounds for birds.

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.

AboutZanzibar island has many villages where people live their casual life. This tour will help to see how people carry out their daily activities and how different they are from the rest of the countries. Local guides will explain about traditions.ItineraryWhile on the tour, you will visit the women’s handicraft group, seaweed farming, local school, and Hospital. Afterward, the local guide will take you to the lady who will show the process of making rope from coconut husk fiber. Later you will visit the local Witch a doctor who uses old natural medicine to help people. He is still working and helping people.

Take part in a unique 3-hour evening food tour in Stone Town. First stop at Darajani Market, where locals go to buy their fruits and vegetables. Experience the fun hustle and bustle of this busy market and admire the multitude of foods on offer.  Your next stop will be at the Africa House sunset bar, the best place to watch the sun go down. As you watch the sky change colors, enjoy some soft drinks or local beers made in Tanzania.Afterwards, explore the streets of the city, which has itself been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hear stories about the city and see where the locals gather to celebrate events, watch football, or just have tea and play some games. Continue walking to Forodhani Garden, which hosts a popular street food market in the evenings. Try out local foods and drinks like Zanzibar Pizza, urojo soup, shawarma, sugarcane juice, spice tea, coffee, and more.  Your tour will end at 8:00 PM, at which point you’ll be taken back to your hotel.

To get history of Zanzibar about Changuu Island to become Prison Island and Quarantine Island in a current place!Have a beautiful day with a lot of new experiences with one of the best private tour guides in Zanzibar!Good opportunity to take Pictures with Peacock and tortoise from Aldabra Island!Discover Zanzibar in a unique private tour that is exclusively for you!

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."

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.

See the giant land tortoises of Prison Island, or Changuu Island, on a half-day trip from Zanzibar, 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.

Discover Paje Beach and the Blue Lagoon on a tour that combines a pristine, white-sand beach with spectacular snorkeling. From hotel transfers to the included lunch, snorkeling equipment, and snacks, the tour takes care of the details so you can focus on sun, sand, and a brilliant coral reef, where you'll find a rainbow of tropical fish just beneath the surface.

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.

Enjoy stunning sunset cruise on a local dhow. Leave Stone Town in the late afternoon and cruise along the coast, slicing through the clear turquoise water. Sit back, relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the ocean as you hear the ripple of water on the sides of the dhow. Drinks and light snacks will be served.

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.

Visit Prison Island ­– Changuu Private Island on a half-day, private tour from Stone Town, and discover a unique population of Giant Tortoises, pristine snorkeling, and historic buildings. While group tours can leave you limited by a fixed itinerary, the private format means you’ll have the flexibility to discover the island at your own pace, whether you’re exploring the ruined prison or feeding the slow-moving tortoises.

Spot the rare Red Colobus monkeysWalk on a nature trail, lined with eucalyptus and mahogany treesSee & learn about the wildlife of Zanzibar Walk across a boardwalk in mangrove forest Discovery of trees and species

Pamper yourself at a village spa in Jozani Forest on this full-day tour. Depart from your hotel and make your way to Jozani Forest. Accompanied by a guide, visit a village school and admire the lush mangroves. Head to the spa, where you will receive a full-body scrub, a massage, a facial, a pedicure, and a manicure. Enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch.

Visit the beaches and villages on the northern edge of Zanzibar on a half-day tour to Kendwa Beach and Nungwi, where you’ll have free time to explore and play. Book an adventure sport such as parasailing, flyboarding, water skiing, and wakeboarding, or opt for a kid-friendly outing on a ringo or banana boat. With both morning and afternoon departures available, this tour includes pickup and drop-off at Zanzibar hotels.