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Zanzibar Tours: The 15 Best Days on the Island

534 tours  ·  from $13

Zanzibar is small and almost everything worth doing starts from a jetty or in the old town. The 15 below sort the reef boats, the sandbank days, the forest and the spice farms by price, sailing time and how much of the day the drive eats.

Zanzibar: Quad Bike Adventure departing from Kendwa or Nungwi - Riding from Kendwa and Nungwi into rural Zanzibar
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Zanzibar: Quad Bike Adventure departing from Kendwa or Nungwi

1.Quad Bike Adventure departing from Kendwa or Nungwi

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,233 reviews · 4 hours Our pick

Ride a new quad through northern Zanzibar’s roads, dirt tracks, two beaches, and a local village. Guides such as Charles, Robert, Nick, Mohamed, Gregory, and Junior help with training and safety. Expect about four hours, dust, fresh fruit, photos, and free pickup from Nungwi, Kendwa, or Kidoti.

“Very well planned and organised throughout. The guides were very keen on our safety especially when riding through main roads with normal traffic. 10 out of 10 experience.”

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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch - Starting with spice, fruit, and Swahili lunch
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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch

2.Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,219 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $68

You’ll tour Stone Town with guides such as Hassan, Ali, or Ibrahim, taste spices and Swahili food at a working farm, then take a boat to Prison Island. Allow 6 to 9 hours, wear sturdy shoes, and bring cash for shopping and tips. Private and shared options are available.

“Great way to experience The culture activities of Zanzibar! Highly recommend”

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From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure - Looking for dolphins without turning the sea into a race
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From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

3.From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,043 reviews · 4 hours · from $50

Join Captbarnabatours at Mama Mia Restaurant for a four-hour boat trip from Kendwa or Nungwi. Guides such as Hassan, Hamis, Ludo, and Abra search for dolphins without chasing them, then lead you around Mnemba’s reef before a fruit stop at the disappearing sandbank. Snorkeling gear, drinks, conservation fees, and hotel-beach drop-off are included.

“It was an awesome experience. The guide was great and let us enjoy to swim with dolphins a few times. We could see lots of dolphins and swim together. Snorkeling was good. The guide served lots of fresh fruits on the tine beautiful beach. Meeting up at mama Mia restaurant was a little difficult to find, but the staffs were wearing the uniform shirts with company name so I could feel relieved .”

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Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch - Setting off from Stone Town
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Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch

4.Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 882 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $39

Spend 6 to 9 hours boating from Stone Town to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank. Explore old prison cells, see giant Aldabra tortoises, swim or snorkel, and eat a fresh seafood barbecue with fruit. Guides such as Milano, Abdul, Juma, and Sanghi are known for friendly service and lively local stories.

“Abdul our guide and all the staff made it a very memorable trip and experience. They deserve a bonus.”

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Skydive Zanzibar | Tandem Skydive - The briefing and safety preparation
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Skydive Zanzibar | Tandem Skydive

5.Skydive Zanzibar | Tandem Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 877 reviews · from $545Top rated

Meet at Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel for a private tandem parachute jump over Zanzibar. After a short briefing, an international instructor takes you to 10,000 feet for about 30 seconds of free fall, followed by 5 to 10 minutes beneath the parachute and a landing on Kendwa Beach. Photos and videos arrive shortly afterward.

“This is my second time skydiving. I had an amazing time. The weather made it more interesting to experience a lifetime moment.”

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Quad Adventures in Zanzibar: Nungwi / Kendwa - Pickup from Nungwi, Kendwa, or Kidoti
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Quad Adventures in Zanzibar: Nungwi / Kendwa

6.Quad Adventures in Zanzibar: Nungwi / Kendwa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 640 reviews · 4 hours

Ride a brand-new CF Moto 520 from Nungwi, Kendwa, or Kidoti to a quiet beach, Kilimani village, and Kendwa at sunset. You will swim, meet local families, taste fresh fruit, and receive photos and video. Guides may include Nicxon, Costa, Robert, Nick, and Casmena, with support in six languages.

“This was a fantastic quad bike tour,and really enjoyed it. It was excellent value for money and the 4 hours went really quickly. All the tour guys involved were friendly and knowledgeable. would 100% recommend this tour.”

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Mnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkeling with Optional Lunch - Getting to Muyuni Beach and onto the boat
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Mnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkeling with Optional Lunch

7.Mnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkeling with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 591 reviews · 3.5 - 5 hours · from $21Best value

Set out from Muyuni Beach, near Matemwe, for a half-day boat trip around Mnemba Island. You can watch or swim near wild dolphins, snorkel with tropical fish and turtles, then enjoy fruit and drinks. Guides such as Khamis, Ali, Ramadan, and Marco Polo are praised for keeping swimmers safe and helping with photos. Lunch and hotel pickup cost extra.

“We saw lots of dolphins but I didn’t like that the sandbank was full of people exploiting baby monkeys that were stolen from their mums for money. If you go please don’t pay these people for photos it only encourages more of this to happen.”

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Zanzibar: Prison Island, Stone Town, & Spice Farm Tour - The boat to Prison Island
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Zanzibar: Prison Island, Stone Town, & Spice Farm Tour

8.Prison Island, Stone Town, & Spice Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Spend eight hours exploring Zanzibar with hotel pickup, a boat ride to Changuu Island, a guided Stone Town walk, and a spice farm visit with lunch. Guides such as Abdul, Isaac, and Feisal are praised for clear local insight. Expect sun, walking, an often-late lunch, and a full day of history, food, and giant tortoises.

“Amazing day trip with a lot of information about each area and the tortoises. Our guide was great and made us feel comfortable and answered our questions. Would recommend this trip to anyone”

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Zanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch - Prison Island’s tortoises and old prison ruins
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Zanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch

9.Prison Island & Nakupenda Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 554 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $35

Join guides such as Salim or Bahama for a dhow trip from Stone Town to Changuu Island, where you’ll see giant Aldabra tortoises and old prison ruins. Then spend several hours at Nakupenda Sandbank swimming, snorkeling, and eating a fresh BBQ lunch. Groups can be private, and vegetarian or chicken meals are available if arranged ahead.

“Overall it was an enjoyable experience. The fruits were delicious. The food was enough (some traditional dishes and sea food with fries). The tour itself, I consider, it could have been more informative. The staff was very helpful.”

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Zanzibar; Prison Island, Nakupenda, StoneTown Tour with BBQ - Prison Island and the Aldabra tortoises
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Zanzibar; Prison Island, Nakupenda, StoneTown Tour with BBQ

10.Prison Island, Nakupenda, StoneTown Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 457 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $71

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting Prison Island, Nakupenda Sandbank, and Stone Town from one $71 tour. You will cruise by wooden boat or dhow, meet Aldabra tortoises, swim, eat a seafood barbecue, and walk Stone Town with a multilingual guide such as Muhammad, Yasser, or Suliman.

“At first felt rushed with having to get to the sandbank but on a whole the day was a amazing,we loved it especially the tortoises”

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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch - Starting with spice, fruit, and Swahili lunch
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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice tour & Prison Island with Lunch

11.Stone Town, Spice tour & Prison Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 453 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $55

Spend 5 to 8 hours moving from Zanzibar’s fragrant spice farms to Stone Town’s carved doors and Prison Island’s giant tortoises. Guides such as Fahad, Ali, Mazi, and Haji lead the day in several languages. The $55 price includes transport, lunch, boat rides, and selected entry fees, but the schedule is long and walking is not suitable for everyone.

“We had a great day! The driver was precisely on time to pick us up. Comfortable drive in the van with AC. The Spice farm was really interesting and the lunch there was tasty. Then a boat ride to Prison Island and a walk through Stone Town. Mazi, our guide was very friendly and had a lot of good stories. He also made sure that we were not wondering off. There was plenty of time for sightseeing and shopping. Also compliment to Mudrick, the driver.”

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Zanzibar: Transparent Kayak and Drone (with Pickup Included) - Starting from Nungwi Beach
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Zanzibar: Transparent Kayak and Drone (with Pickup Included)

12.Transparent Kayak and Drone (with Pickup Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 427 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

Spend an hour on Nungwi Beach in a transparent kayak, watching fish and the seabed below while a professional drone captures your poses from above. A local team, including guides such as Nema, helps beginners, non-swimmers, and anyone unsure about posing. Pickup and drop-off are included from Nungwi or Kendwa.

“The pictures and videos were amazing. The guides were very accommodating and added flowers to our kayak when we asked last minute. They help stage and pose you if you need any ideas. Definitely recommend.”

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Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin - Snorkeling at the Mnemba Marine Conservation Area
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Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin

13.Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 412 reviews · from $55

Leave Mama Mia Beach or Zanzibar’s northern beaches for a small-group boat trip to dolphin waters, Mnemba’s coral gardens, and a sandbank that appears with the tide. Guides such as Hassan, Ludo, and Captain Barnaba focus on support and wildlife care. Pickup is offered, with snorkeling gear provided.

“Collected from the hotel on time. Collected a couple of other clients on the way to the first stop. Great scenery. Great snorkelling. Then followed the dolphins and was able to jump in and view them swimming with our snorkelling gear. Really well organised and friendly team. Thank you. 100% recommend.”

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Stone town Private walking tour - The old slave market and Anglican Cathedral
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Stone Town Private Walking Tour

14.Stone Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · from $26

Explore Stone Town for about two hours with a private guide such as Mohammed, Imran, or Ally. Walk through narrow streets to the Old Fort, former slave market, markets, museums, cathedrals, carved doors, and Freddie Mercury’s former home. Hotel pickup is available in Stone Town, and the guide can suggest places to eat and visit.

“I wrote to the operator via Viator to ask to reschedule the date by 1 day. I got no reply and consequently missed the tour”

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Zanzibar: Sea Turtle Swim at Salam Cave in Kizimkazi Village - The drive to Kizimkazi can be part of the experience
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Zanzibar: Sea Turtle Swim at Salam Cave in Kizimkazi Village

15.Sea Turtle Swim at Salam Cave in Kizimkazi Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 368 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $50

Travel to Salam Cave in Kizimkazi Village for a close swim with cared-for sea turtles in clear cave water. Your guide handles transport, entry, seaweed feeding, and local stories along the way. Early morning visits are quieter, while the cave staff can help with photos. Expect steep steps, close contact with turtles, and a 2 to 4 hour outing.

“Great service. The guide/driver was very nice. He gave a lot information about the island and the places we drove by. The activity it self was wonderful. Nice spot en a lot of turtles.”

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