Zanzibar Excursions
JOZANI FOREST (Half Day)
Visit the Jozani Forest which is the last natural jungle on the island and a stronghold for the endangered Red Colobus Monkey. You may have the opportunity to see birdlife such as Bee-eaters, Flycatchers and Tambourine Doves, small antelopes – Blue Duiker and the little Suni. (Lunch is not included).
PRISON ISLAND (Half Day)
This is also known as the Changu Island and is situated to the west of Zanzibar Town. (30 minutes by motorboat). The island was formerly used by a slave owner as a private detention place for disobedient slaves. General Mathews bought over this island to construct a jail in 1893 and hence the name – Prison Island. It was however never used as such but it still stands. One can walk around to see the Giant Land Tortoise, some of which are over 100 years old. It has a beautiful beach where you can swim or snorkel. (Lunch is not included).
SPICE TOUR (Half Day)
Drive into the hinterland to visit one of the spice plantations. Soak up the smells of vanilla, cloves, cardamom and a myriad of other spices and exotic fruits. Clove trees were introduced in Zanzibar in 1818 which formed the main trade for the island, becoming known as the ‘gold’ of Zanzibar. You will see endless rows of coconut palms. Along the route you can visit the Maruhubi Palace, built by Sultan Bargash in 1880, to house his harem.
ZANZIBAR CITY TOUR (Half Day)
Starting with the market where local fruits and vegetables are sold. Continue to see the Anglican Church, a site of the old slave market, the State House and the Zanzibar Museum (opened in 1925). Finally visit the historic stone town, famous for its narrow winding alleyways and unique architecture ranging from the 16th century Portuguese Fort to the colonial mansions.
CITY & SPICE TOUR (Full Day)
A panoramic tour of the historical Stone Town, with its small bazaars and curio shops, will take you to Christ Church Cathedral which now stands where the slave market used to be. Spice Trade is the mainstay of the economy and Zanzibar was until recently the world’s biggest producer of cloves. (Lunch is not included)
CITY TOUR & PRISON ISLAND (Full Day)
This tour is a combination of a City Tour and Prison Island (lunch is not included in the cost).
PRISON ISLAND & JOZANI FOREST (Full Day)
This tour is a combination of a Prison Island and Jozani Forest (lunch is not included in the cost).