Stone town

When you visit Stone Town you will have a feeling that the time stopped 200 years ago. There is a clear and fascinating imprint of the rich history and architecture. You can spend your time meandering through a labyrinth of small narrow alleys and streets, old and renovated houses made from coralline rock, mosques and ground Arab houses. The unique signature of this town is in more than 500 brass-studded, carved, wooden doors made by local craftsman. Stone Town was declared a World Heritage Site City by UNESCO in 2000.

Known as Spice Island, Zanzibar was once one of the world’s leading producers of spices such as cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. This tour takes you to an organic farm with a wide variety of plants that grow year round

Changuu Island (aka Prison Island) has had a colorful history. Once a detention center for slaves before they were transported to Europe or the Middle East, the British built a prison there in the late 1800s. And while its name suggests its prison status, it was actually used as a quarantine center where those with infectious diseases were banished and contained. Today, it’s a nature reserve, home to a large creep of giant tortoise (some weighing as much as 200kg) imported from the Seychelles in the late nineteenth century, who share their space with an ostentation of peacocks. It makes a lovely half-day excursion from Stone Town.

This full-day excursion includes something for everyone. Take a cruise and relax on the white sands of a sandbank.

Take a romantic cruise from Zanzi Resort in a traditional African Dhow.

We depart from our pier on the seafront of Kama village and sail along the

coast as the sun sinks into the Indian Ocean.

Spend a magical day exploring the Menai Bay Conservation area in a traditional wooden dhow. Enjoy swimming and guided snorkeling in the beautiful clear waters – quality equipment provided. Watch dolphins at play. Feast on our delicious Swahili seafood BBQ followed by our gastronomic tropical fruit tasting. Price includes drinks and snacks throughout the day. Take a swim in the hidden mangrove lagoon. Available daily except Fridays.

Scuba diving around the Zanzibar Archipelago caters to divers of all experience levels, from shallow coral gardens surrounding Mnemba Island, to deep walls and even a couple of wrecks for advanced divers. Most of the diving is from boats, and with up to 5m of tidal water movement, a majority of the diving is drift diving.

The only national park on the island, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park was once home to antelope and leopards. Today, it’s the last remaining sanctuary in the world inhabited by the rare Red Colobus monkey. Just 35km south-east of Stone Town, it’s a perfect day trip for monkey lovers and tree enthusiasts. Hike the trails with an experienced guide and catch a glimpse of the Red Colobus or the Blue Sykes monkeys. After visiting the National Park, we recommend driving to Paje and enjoying a meal at The Rock restaurant.

Tanzania’s best known asset is the Ngorongoro Crater Selous Game Reserve. It’s part of the luxury Northern and Southern Safari Circuit which includes Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and the famous Serengeti. Home to the annual wildebeest migration, the Northern Circuit has long been known to be one of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the world (www.luxuryshortsafari.com).

Enjoy a unique cycling holiday with the only dedicated bicycle tour operator in Zanzibar. Thanks to the extensive knowledge of our professional guides, you can explore corners of the island that would otherwise remain hidden. 

The 9-hole layout on the west coast of Zanzibar - the course meanders through an old sand quarry and past a mangrove swamp with two of the finishing holes routed alongside the Indian Ocean - the beach runs alongside the par four 7th and forms a spectacular backdrop to the par three 9th which is literally by the water - just two steps and you can dive in the warm waters. There is a nice variety of holes - short and longer threes, drivable short par fours and a couple of fun par fives - to test your game and offer the pleasure of playing.

We also have activity for the horse lovers - the experience of riding a horse through a tropical paradise down to a sparkling blue ocean. The property right next to us has a professionally managed stable yard with a qualified riding instructor catering for riders of all levels. Guests can choose from a spectacular beach sunset ride, a beautiful scenic trail around and across the golf course to the beach or the exhilarating once in a life-time ‘swimming experience’ with your horse at high tide. There’s also a pony, Prophet, for younger children. Other activities include pony camps, mini gymkhana’s and outrides through the coconut plantations.

 The only music school on the island – we are proud to be the cultural ambassadors, teaching, preserving and developing the unique musical heritage of Zanzibar and the Swahili coast.

http://zanzibarmusic.org/en/workshops/