Zanzibar: all 19 tours and excursions for your cruise

Amboseli National Park, at the foot of snow-capped Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, lies 240 kilometers (145 miles) south-east of Nairobi. Years ago, this place formed the backdrop to the stories of famous novelists, Ernest Hemingway and Robert Ruark. For centuries, it has been the home of the celebrated Maasai, a proud nomadic people, famed for their courage and traditions. More than any other community in Kenya, they have learned to live in harmony with their environment and its resident...

The jewel in Africa's safari crown, Maasai Mara is host to the most spectacular array of wildlife. Her 1510 square kilometers of open savannah, woodlands and tree-lined rivers creates an eco-system that supports huge numbers of bird and mammal species. Lion are found in abundance throughout the park, as are elephant, giraffe, a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and, if lucky, you may also find rhino. 02MIDZAN-M Masai Maara Safari...

Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed program. Depart on a discovery of the untamed and powerful wilderness in the heart of the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park - rich in wildlife and famous for annual wildebeest migration traditionally between December and July with its variety of wildlife, including cheetah, bearded wildebeest, Bat Eared fox, Maasai giraffe, lion, elephant, buffalo and leopard. Every year, triggered by the rains, 1.3 million wildebeest, 200,000...

Explore Zanzibar at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier either in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Darajani (City) market, Stone Town Area, Forodhani, Slave Memorial Exhibition, Peace Memorial,...

Explore Zanzibar at your leisure during a half-day (4 Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Darajani (City) market, Stone Town Area, Forodhani, Slave Memorial...

Explore Zanzibar at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier either in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Darajani (City) market, Stone Town Area, Forodhani, Slave Memorial Exhibition, Peace Memorial,...

Explore Zanzibar at your leisure during a half-day (4 Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Darajani (City) market, Stone Town Area, Forodhani, Slave Memorial...

Embrace the scenic beauty of Zanzibar's East Coast during this relaxing half-day visit to Kiwengwa Beach and leave your footprints in the sands. East Coast, Kiwengwa Beach and Resort Beach ClubDepart from the pier for a scenic 45 to 60 - minute drive along the East Coast, past some villages, farms and local schools on to Kiwengwa Beach; one of Zanzibar's most beautiful beaches. Upon arrival at the Resort you will proceed to the Beach Club. After receiving a welcome drink and bottle of...

Depart from the pier and drive to the nearby Forodhani waterfront. Enjoy the evening atmosphere here as the locals gather to socialize and watch Forodhani gardens come to life as the sun sets. Various people set up their open-air food tables and open-air barbeques. Hamamni Persian BathsWalk behind the House of wonders to see the Hamamni Persian baths. Hamamni, which means simply 'the place of the baths' from the Arabic hammam (bath-house). This was the first public bath-house in Zanzibar, commissioned...

IMPORTANT NOTE: Guests need to climb down a few steps to the beach and wade through knee high water to climb into the dhow boat using a small ladder. As Zanzibar is predominantly a Muslim Island all guests should be conservatively dressed, with the shoulders and knees covered during the tour.   Depart from the pier in the late afternoon to board your wooden dhow near the Tembo boarding point. Sunset Cruise, Traditional Dhow BoatAfter a safety briefing, board your dhow to cruise along the stone...

Experience the breathtaking beauty and wildlife of Zanzibar's sole National Park on this half-day trip to the Jozani Nature Reserve. Begin your journey from the pier with a picturesque drive lasting about an hour to the Jozani Forest Nature Reserve. The park features mangrove forests and saltmarshes to the north, creating a rich tapestry of Zanzibar's varied natural environment, serving as a sanctuary for rare, endemic, and endangered wildlife, including the red Colobus monkey. Other...

Experience the breathtaking beaches and vibrant marine life of Zanzibar on this full-day dhow boat and snorkeling excursion. Set sail on a traditional, handcrafted wooden dhow to Prison Island, where you can meet the giant tortoises, snorkel, or simply take a refreshing swim. Afterward, continue your journey to the Pange Sandbank. Once there, you can relax in the shade, sunbathe, or swim and snorkel in the nearby reef, just a short boat ride away. Savor a delicious Zanzibar-style seafood and...

Discover Zanzibar's sole national park, the Jozani Forest Nature Reserve, during this full-day excursion. Accompany your guide as you traverse the trails and mangrove boardwalk in this diverse natural habitat. If luck is on your side, you might encounter the rare, endemic, and endangered Red Colobus Monkey. With a population of fewer than 2,000, these monkeys are exclusive to the main island of Zanzibar. Additionally, the park is home to other protected wildlife, including the Sykes monkey,...

Uncover the connection between Zanzibar and spices on this half-day excursion. In the 19th century, the Sultan of Oman brought cloves to the island, which have since become Zanzibar's primary export. Visit the remnants of Maruhubi and Mtoni Palaces, constructed by sultans as residences for their wives, concubines, and numerous children. Journey into the countryside to immerse yourself in the scent, flavor, and feel of the spice plants that flourish here. You will have the opportunity to see...

Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the historic area of Zanzibar City. Delve into this remarkable representation of a Swahili coastal trading town rich in Afro-Asian heritage, featuring the historic architecture of Stone Town that showcases centuries of vigorous maritime trade. Wander through the Darajani Market where locals sell their fresh fruits and spices, and take a moment to visit the East Africa Slave Exhibition housed in the old Anglican Church. Meander through...

Indulge your senses with the splendid beauty and wildlife of Zanzibar's only National Park during this memorable, half-day excursion to the Jozani Nature Reserve. Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to the Jozani Forest Nature Reserve, the only mature forest on the island of Zanzibar. With mangrove forests and saltmarshes to the north of the park, the area is an extremely rich mosaic of Zanzibar's diverse natural habitat, and a haven for rare, endemic and endangered...

Embrace the beauty of the Zanzibar coast in a unique new way during this picturesque, half-day dhow-boat cruise to the sandbank.   Cruise to SandbankDepart the pier for the short transfer to the Africa House boarding point. After receiving your safety and tour instructions, embark your traditional, hand-built dhow-boat for a scenic, approximately 30-minute cruise to the sandbank. Swimming, Snorkeling and LunchUpon arrival, you can relax in the shade, sunbathe, or swim and snorkel on a delightful...

Taking a spice tour in Zanzibar provides a good way to understand why Zanzibar and spices are synonymous. In the 19th century, the Sultan of Oman introduced cloves to the island, which today is Zanzibar's main export product. Depart from the pier and drive past the house of Dr. David Livingstone, where he stayed while planning his explorations into the interior.You will visit the ruins of Maruhubi Palace, built by Sultan Barghash, the third Arab sultan of Zanzibar, who used the building to accommodate...

Discover the highlights of Stone Town (a UNESCO's World Heritage Site), Zanzibar's major port and town. Your introduction begins with a visit to the city Market where you experience the hustle and bustle of morning activities. See and smell the tropical fruits piled high and the freshly ground spices neatly packed for sale. Slave MarketProceed to the Anglican Church built in 1874 by Bishop Steer on the site of the Great Slave Market, once the hub of the slave trade for the whole of East...