Mnemba Atoll is a protected oceanic area off north eastern Zanzibar near Matemwe with excellent visibillty depths ranging from ten to thirty meters . It includes the small triangular island of Mnemba and a reef area comprising of two by four miles’ This breathtaking marine ecosystens famous for sightings of green turtles and dolphins that like to join you as you snorkel or dive while the seasonal migrating humpback whales announce their presence with an occasional spout of water You will enjoy two 45 minute long snorkelling sessions at different sites. In between your snorkel stops you will have a 45-minute break wit

snacks and tea.

Following your last stop, the boat will return to the dive centre. If you have never dived before but would like to (instead of snorkeling), you can also consider the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program.

 

We do rather suggest the snorkeling trip at Mnemba Atoll to spot dolphins than the Kizimkazi Dolphin Tour, for mutiple reasons. Though the most important thing to know is that there is no guarantee for both spots to see them, because they remain wild animals in the ocean. But if ever you won spot them at Mnemba Atoll, you’ll have at least an excellent snorkeling experience with various corals and fish species to discover.

 

NB;

Please indicate dietary restrictions to be considered by the chef and whether you would prefer to be seated ‘Swahili style’ on the carpet with cushions and a low table, or whether you prefer a regular height seat. Both seating options have views over Stone Town and the

sea. Consider taking something warm (e.g. a scarf, cardigan, sweater or something similar) with you because the evening breeze can be a bit chilly while sitting in the open rooftop restaurant.

 

A spice tour is a wonderful way of exploring the countryside around Stone Town and Zanzibar‘s rural communities. Indeed no trip to Zanzibar can be considered complete without a visit to one of our carefully selected spice farms. 

For centuries Zanzibar‘s spices, medicinal plants and tropical fruits attracted traders across the Indian Ocean. This 3-4 hour tour will seduce your senses with a mixture of various smells, tastes and textures. 

 

Among the many different plants, you will encounter are the henna bush, ylang-ylang, the lipstick tree, iodine plant, cocoa, cassava, dasheen cocoyam and – yes, Zanzibar coffee! Explore the island’s abundance of mouthwatering tropical fruits like jackfruit, pineapples,

bananas, green coconut (madafu), durian, love apple (matufaa), rambutan (shoki-shoki), soursop (mabungo) and starfruit (carambola).

We round off the leisurely farm walk with a home-cooked lunch in private rural ambience. The lunch consists of a wide range of typical Swahili meals prepared to perfection by a local farmer and his wife. Start (best) at 9.30 am / ends at 2 pm or later. Visit a spice farm and learn how spices, herbs and fruits grow and used as medicine.

 

Thanks to its steady side shore winds, Zanzibar is an ideal spot for wind- or

kitesurfing, especially the beaches at Paje, Kiwengwa and Nungwi.

 

MONTAINBIKE SPICE TOUR.

This tour takes you through the outskirts of Stone Town into the Masingini forest to the highest point of Zanzibar, where you will have a spectacular view of the town and the ocean. Stop there at our preferred spice farm for a unique Spice Tour with a locally cooked Zanzibar

lunch. Passing through the countryside on your bicycle will bring you in close contact with nature and village life, and you will see and experience much more of your surroundings than from a car window.

Spend a day cycling in Zanzibar, and it’s hard not to feel like you’ve discovered some kind of secret! With warm wind in your hair, groups of excited children yelling “Jambo!” or “howah-yoouu” after you, and the exhilaration of making your own way. it is truly the best way to get to know a place and starts usually at 9 am. Including mountain bike and helmet rental, private guide throughout the day. 1-litre drinking water per person a typical Swahili lunch in a private, rural ambience, non-alcoholic beverages, seasonal fruits, optional stopover at Kidichi Persian Baths.

 

This is a great opportunity to get in touch with the daily village life and explore the northern part in a sportive way. You would not only visit the Natural Turtle Aquarium, but cycle through rural villages, explore Portuguese ruins dating back to the sixteenth century, swim in a tidal, half fresh half salt, clear water cave if wished, try your hand at being a blacksmith (local style) and adventure through recently discovered stunning coral caves filled with stalagmite and stalactite crystal rocks.

Firstly, you’ll visit the Mnarani Turtle Conservation Project, a local NGO that provides shelter and protection to Hawksbill Turtles as well as the endangered Green Turtles. The aquarium itself is a natural pool carved out from the coral bedrock by the erosion of millions of waves crashing against the shore. The water rises and falls with the tides, providing a natural environment for its inhabitants.

Starts earliest at 9 am and latest at 2 pm (tour duration approx. 3 to 4 hours). Including private guide, mountain bike, helmet, drinking water, seasonal fruits.

 

NB;

*Take your swimsuit if you want to refresh yourself in the fresh waters of the cave

Sun protection and a hat / cap are recommended.

*We advise you to wear sport shoes rather than flip flops.

*If you would like to make a donation to the local school, you could bring exercise books, rowing paper, pencils, coloring books, etc.

If you have ever wondered how the lovely photogenic dhows (traditional wooden sailing boats) are being built, you have come to the right place Nungwi’s dhow builders are famous for their craft, and you can watch them at work not far from the ocean. You will see dhows in all phases of their construction and learn about the whole process, from the sourcing of the wood, the joints used, to the rituals of launching a new dhow.

 

On this tour you will visit the Seaweed Centre to learn about Seaweed farming, which is the second biggest industry on the island. Located in Paje, this social enterprise creates opportunities for female seaweed farmers to improve their healthy standard of living and engage in economic development activities that benefit the whole community. Depending on the tide you will see how the women harvest their seaweed and understand the hard work that encompasses a seaweed famer’s daily life. Afterwards you will gain insight in the processing center and factory located in the village. Here you get the rare opportunity to see how the seaweed gets transformed into desirable beauty products like organic soaps and essential oils.

 

The old Stone Town is the historical center of Zanzibar and an amazing mix of Food lovers and culture enthusiasts can visit interesting cultural places like Sultan’s Palace, the House of Wonders, the Slave Market and Darajani or Forodhani food markets. You can ever dinner at Freddie Mercury’s former house, who was born in Zanzibar.Walk with us along the narrowest streets in the world during this half day tour. Within three well-invested hours you will gain a good understanding of the fascinating history of Zanzibar‘s capital city and its significant areas, buildings and historical sites.

 

You will soon notice how Zanzibar‘s cosmopolitan roots (Arabs, Indians, Yemenis, Persians, Portuguese, British, Chinese and others) blend with African traditions to

shape its unique culture. We start with the site of the former slave market and the Anglican cathedral built in 1873. 

 

The tour continues with a visit to Stone Town’s colorful main market in Darajani, which is bustling with locals selling fresh vegetables and baskets of tropical fruits. From there we’l visit with you the palace of the former Sultan of Zanzibar, the Hamamni Persian Bath, the Old Fort which is next to the House of Wonders’ and many other buildings that reflect the variety of cultural influences.

 

There are distinctive features of Arab and Indian urban architecture to discover at every turn, such as the famous Zanzibar doors, elaborately carved with ornaments and verses from the Q’ran (Arab) or plants and animals (Indian) and decorated with brass studs, quaint balconies and verandas, small hidden gardens, saint’s graves, and much more

This tour is very flexible and can be adapted to suit your interests and time frame.

To walking start early through in hot/ Stone humid Town in the summer months, such as February

* We suggest to pick you up that early because we love moring. when local people just awake and start their daily can routine, also while pick you there up are later less than O8. 8 am tourists around. Its a “must” and March. But of course we

 

If you rather like to have time in the morning.

* Regarding your Stone Town Heritage Walk with us please note that the Beit al Ajab Museum (House of Wonders) will be not accessible as it is a building in danger of imminent collapse since quite some time. Finally the Omani government decided to repair the most important monument of East Africa, so that it is closed for urgent renovation. Wearing shoulder and knee covering clothes in Stone Town wll be much appreciated, but on the beaches people also accept shorter clothes.

 

Visit the deserted island that was once used as a place where slaves were detained.

Nowadays Prison Island is a place to relax at the lovely white beach. It is ideal for snorkeling. swimming or sunbathing. You can also see the old prison ruins and about hundred giant land tortoise. About 20 minutes by boat from Forodhani area lies Changuu, also known as Prison Island. 

 

That name is misleading; although the once impressive building, erected in 1893 by Lloyd Mathews under orders of the British administrators, was originally intended as a prison, it never housed criminals. The island was, however, reportedly used by an Arab slave trader to contain the feistier and more troublesome slaves he had brought from the African mainland. Later it became a quarantine station – but mostly it was a conveniently located leisure spot for the wealthier townsfolk.

 

The old prison’s crumbling cells can still be seen today, they provide shelter for the resident peacocks and the giant Aldabra tortoises that Sultan Seyyid Said brought from the Seychelles in the 1820’s. Some of them are almost a Hundred Years Old The island is also an ideal place for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, or simply relaxing on the white sandy beach depending on the tides, start (best) at 8 am and the latest at 3 pm (tour duration approx. 2 to 3 hours). Including private guide, wooden boat with sunscreen, entrance fees at Prison Island tortoise sanctuary, refreshments- such as fresh coconuts, drinking water & seasonal fruits.

NB;

Please take a beach towel, wear swimwear under your clothes (if wished) and apply a good amount of sun blocker with a high UV rating (reef- friendly sunscreen please) to avoid sunburn. If possible please bring suitable beach footwear for the boat transfers. It is water entry. Please wear clothing that can be pulled up above the knee, in case the water is a bit high.

 

Enjoy the natural beauty of Zanzibar on a traditional wooden sailboat (dhow). Visit 3 beautiful island where you can swim, snorkel and enjoy an delicious barbecue.

Another popular snorkeling trip is to Mnemba Atoll, one of the most beautiful snorkel spots in Zanzibar. Exclusions in zanzibar and we have a tour guides speak different Languages.                                 

Safari Blue on the sand bank is one among the best sea safari in Zanzibar. You will sail with a traditional sailing dhow, besides you can swim, having short snorkeling, relaxing on the sand bank. Explore mangrove lagoon hidden inside Kwale island and swim inside protected marine forest at high tide. You can climb up a Baobab tree older than 200 years having a great view or meeting coconut crabs. Menai bay has several naturally occurring sandbanks offering relaxed swimming. From here you can also enjoy the great underwater world by snorkeling. For Lunch we will prepare a variety of sea foods and drinks. Relax in the shadow of palm trees, enjoy fresh coconuts and local snacks in paradise. We practice a policy of responsible dolphins watching and are lucky enough to see dolphins on 90% of our excursions. Menai bay is home to two species of dolphins: Indo-Pacific Humpback and the Bottlenose.

 

This is a relaxing day trip on either a traditional dhow (luxury private cruise) or a local motorboat with sunscreen (private local option). We are leaving from Stone Town’s seafront (either in front of Tembo Hotel or Forodhani Garden) for Prison Island, Iocally known as Changuu island. There you will visit the ruins of the prison building and the giant Aldabra tortoises – a present from the governor of the Seychelles to Sultan Khalifa bin Haroub in 1919. you will have time to snorkel at the coral garden of Bawe Island before we are setting off again to the Nyange sandbank, which is quite far and therefore off the beaten track, and surrounded by a colourful coral reef. On the way breakfast with ginger-spiced tea and juices, homemade bread and seasonal fruits will be served during the luxury option. Lounge and relax on the sparkling white sandbank, get a nice tan and enjoy the wonderful clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean. On the sandbank, a Swahili style buffet lunch & seafood

BBQ will be served with non-alcoholic drinks. Italian cheese and white wine will be offered in addition when choosing the shared luxury option. 

Depending on the tides, start (best) at 8 am and return between 4 and 7 pm. Including private guide throughout the day, light breakfast, entrance fees at Prison Island tortoise sanctuary, Swahili style buffet lunch & seafood BBQ, non-alcoholic drinks.

 

Join our boat trips on the ocean and get a chance to swim with turtles, dolphins and snorkel by one of our beautiful reefs.​Zanzibar is home to a number of dolphins, including spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and humpback whales.

 

The forest is home to Sykes and Vervet monkeys, bush babies, elephant shrews, bush pigs,

civet cats, chameleons and several larger snakes, as well as 40-50 species of butterflies and

birds; but the endemic Kirk’s Red Colobus monkeys are arguably its most famous inhabitants, also is located on the South East of the Island. monkey has a distinctive facial expression. They are not afraid of humans, so it’s easy (and fun!) to watch them jumping from tree to tree, grooming and feeding Then, we will board oxcarts and ride through the villages that surround the forest towards the Pete inlet. 

 

After a lovely Swahili lunch we will explore the mangrove forest by canoe. A vat to the Zanzibar Butterfly Centre will round off your day exploring Zanzibar‘s nature. This successful community project maintains the largest butterfly enclosure in East Africa, it aims to protect Zanzibar‘s many indigenous species of butterflies.

 

This restaurant is built on a rock in the ocean. An awesome place to eat and enjoy

the views.

 

Chumbe Island, situated 8 km southwest of Stone Town, is a unique and memorable travel or day trip destination. It is surrounded by the best preserved shallow reef on the East African coast, home to over 200 species of coral and 400 species of fish. You can go snorkelling and reef walking with the trained rangers on one of the world’s most beautiful coral gardens, explore the Chumbe Forest Reserve, with its unique Flora and Fauna, including the elusive Ader’s Duiker, an abundance of birds, crabs, reptiles, non-poisonous snakes, lizards and the rare nocturnal Coconut Crab; climb the lighthouse, built 1904, which offers breath-taking views of the island and Zanzibar, and, last but not least, enjoy the

Chumbe team’s spectacular hospitality.Definitely one of Zanzibar‘s must-dos! The boat to Chumbe Ilsland Coral Park departs from Protea_ Mbweni Ruins hotel at 10.00 am. You will have to arrive at Protea Mbweni Ruins hotel at 09.30 am to fill in the registration form and join a useful briefing before the boat departure.

 

Upon arrival on the island, you will be shown to your semiprivate day room which is already 

worth the journey. Iin this brilliantly designed Eco-bungalow, you can find a fully equipped bathroom, living room and a bedroom upstairs with sea view – exceptionally romantic! The almost untouched reef includes over 400 species of fish, more than 200 species of corals, turtles, friendly sharks and many more After your return,there is time for a shower before a delicious buffet with dessert is served. The rest of the day you can relax in your private bungalow, at the beach or you can go on a guided nature trail walk. As a Marine Protected Area, the number of guests on the island is limited to 14 persons. Day trip bookings can only be made 2 days beforehand if there is availability in the lodge. This means that we can only make secured advance bookings for overnight stays. If you decide to book the day trip with us, we will get back to 2 days before departure if we didn’t get a

confirmation of the same. The boat will arrive back at the beach of Protea Mbweni Ruins Hotel at 5.30 pm.

 

NB;

* Considered an overnight stay if your budget allows. You will have to arrive at Protea Mbweni Ruins hotel at 09.30 am to fillin the registration form and join a useful briefing prior boat departure. The boat to Chumbe Island Coral Park departs from Protea Mbweni Ruins hotel at 10.00 am. The boat will arrive back at the beach of Protea Mbweni Ruins.

 

Is a small island in the Zanzibar Archipelago, in Tanzania. It is located about 10 km (6.2 mi) offshore Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar on the island of Unguja. At the end of the 18th century, sultan Barghash ibn Sa’id of Zanzibar gave the

island to the Eastern Telegraph Company, that used it as an operation station for the

underwater telegraph cable connecting Zanzibar to Seychelles and Aden. This agreement was extended by sultan Khalifa ibn Sa’id in 1889, in favor of Cable & Wireless, that also built houses on the island to accommodate their personnel. Nowadays, Bawe is solely a tourist destination.

At 07:00am pick up from the Hotel in Zanzibar with a car and drive to meetings point but on the way to stone town will be able to see Zanzibar local experience the local life during driving also your allowed to ask a questions if u will see something interesting for you/ if u need to know about. After drive to the meeting point then will take a boat to Bawe Island about  1hr 30mins that where will be for a full day trip, will do snorkeling, chilling at the beach, swimming till even so that you will be able to see a sunset during will be back to stone town. After back to Stone Town, then will do a night market if u would like to do it. After that, driving back to the Hotel, if you would like to go for another night.

 

Learn to cook traditional Swahili food and wow your friends with your culinary expertise when you get home! Swahili cuisine is a fascinating (and very tasty!) mix of Indian, Arab, African and European influences. Local cooking lessons offer an authentic, hands-on experience in a real Zanzibar kitchen – and you will learn plenty about the use of all the exotic spices Zanzibar is famous for. It is a wonderful way to get to know a culture by learning how to cook a traditional meal. 

 

You can participate in a family cooking workshop or join one of the daily cooking classes of the Jafferji House & Spa (maximum of four guests). Learning to cook various Zanzibar style dishes give you a good insight into daily island life You choose the dishes you would like to cook, and you might surprise yourself by making tasty chapatti, cooking coconut curries or pilau rice It’s a great experience to cook Swahili style, and of course to eat it afterwards! Starts at 10 am and takes approx. 2-3 hours; afterwards, you will enjoy your self-prepared Swahili lunch on the rooftop.

 

This special day will bring you close to the real life in a Zanzibari fishing village. Its rhythms are still perfectly aligned with those of the sea and the seasons, and the small treasures of its beautiful beach provide a livelihood for many families. At low tide, you will walk out to the reef that shelters Zanzibar‘s East Coast. You will learn about seaweed farming, how coconut rope is made, how fishermen catch octopus and shelfish and how the village children collect snails and bait. Strolling through the village, your guide will talk about life in this traditional community. If you are interested, you can visit the school and/ or a local NGO. A tasty lunch at a family home rounds off this authentic experience Starting time depend on the tide. Option : You can combine this tour with snorkeling at the blue lagoon, close to the Rock restaurant and sailing with a local Ngalawa outrigger canoe

 

 

ZANZIBAR TEA CEREMONY.

Separate room “Roshani”, on the third floor just below the main teahouse – this is where the Emerson Zanzibar Tea Ceremony takes place. The ceremony is a fascinating introduction to the traditional tea drinking culture in Zanzibar and to Stone Town, a melting pot of cultures and religions living harmoniously in this World Heritage site. Learn how to mix a fine selection of teas and enjoy them freshly brewed, accompanied by a variety of savoury appetizers and Zanzibari sweets.

If you would like to enjoy a full day tour, combine this tour with for example Stone Town Heritage Zanzibar Beauty Experience Spice Plantation Walk.

 

If you’re getting tired of lying on the beach or have already experienced the tours and excursions Zanzibar has to offer, why not ride down the beach, at sunset? Or explore coconut plantations on horseback?

The Zanzibar Horse Club in Nungwi Beach opened in 2018. They offer a variety of accompanied rides to suit all tastes. beach rides both in the morning and evening including sunset, swimming with horses and cultural rides in Nungwi village. All their rides are dependents on the tide but this is a great time to swim with the horses

They offer a variety of accompanied rides to suit all tastes; Morning village & beach rides

Sunset village & beach rides Swimming with horses Cultural rides trough the various village and farms of Nungwi, Kendwa, Kidot.

All their beach ride take place on the Northern Nungwi beaches, consistently voted a top 10 beach in the world and their evening rides take ir the amazing sunset. Feel free to stop by and see their stables and meet the horses.