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From Zanzibar: Selous Game Reserve Day Safari with Flights

1. From Zanzibar: Selous Game Reserve Day Safari with Flights

Explore the impressive Tanzanian nature and wildlife while joining us for a day safari to Selous/Nyerere National Park. Fly early morning from Zanzibar to Selous/Nyerere National Park, the largest protected game reserve on the African continent. Enjoy a full-day game drive and a bush lunch during the break time. Fly back to Zanzibar late afternoon. You will be picked up early in the morning at the hotel you are staying for a transfer to the airport. At around 06.30/07.30 your flight will depart from Zanzibar to Selous Game Reserve/Nyerere National Park, where you will arrive at 07.00/08.00. At 07.00/08.30 in the morning your shared safari game drive will start in the largest Game Reserve of the African Continent, with a mid-morning coffee/tea break at 10.30. During the game drive you will explore the wildlife and environment of Tanzania. Our driver guides have a lot of experience with the area and the wildlife and love to tell you everything about it. Experience an authentic safari bush lunch in the middle of the National Park! At 12.30 a warm lunch will be served at set tables in the bush. After lunch, you will continue with the game drive till 15:30, when you will be driven back to the airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar. Your flight will depart at 16.15 from the airstrip of Selous Game Reserve/ Nyerere National Park back to Zanzibar, where you will arrive at 17.05 and will be picked up and brought back to your hotel.

Mnemba Island Tour, Prison Island, Jozani Forest, The Rock

2. Mnemba Island Tour, Prison Island, Jozani Forest, The Rock

Enjoy a complete full day tour to get to know a breathtaking highlights of Zanzibar, experiencing the natural beauty of Zanzibar with all your senses. Save time and optimize a good value for money. Explore Mnemba Island Atoll Zanzibar! Enjoy Snorkeling, swim with playful Dolphins, and relax on a shallow water Sandbank. Discover natural beauty of Prison Island! Witness The giant tortoise which is an iconic Zanzibar species. Visit Jozani Forest where you will interact in close proximity with our beautiful and friendly Red Colobus Monkeys. Visit The Rock Restaurant Zanzibar! One of the most iconic views of Zanzibar! We have exclusive surprise added values, free upgrades, and extras to make sure that this excursion is your special getaway in Zanzibar. Lunch at The Rock Restaurant is extra supplement.

Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour and Prison Island Day Tour

3. Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour and Prison Island Day Tour

Take a walking tour of Stone Town, visit an organic spice farm, and explore the historic Prison Island all in one day on a full-day, guided tour of Zanzibar. Meander through a labyrinth of chaotic alleyways between towering limestone houses, and interact with Aldabra tortoises. Start your day with a walking tour of Stone Town, the oldest part of Zanzibar City. Relive the grander age of this port city as you stroll through the twisting streets and look at former palaces, Sultan’s Palace, and Arab mansions. Get an insight into the tragic history of slave trading. After your walking tour, drive to the plantation and learn why Zanzibar is known as “Spice Island”. Smell, touch, and even taste some of the crops grown on this Island and find out what the spices were originally used for. Finally, take a boat ride offshore to Prison Island, home to large land tortoises that were imported from Seychelles. Get to touch and feed these creatures living in a sanctuary. Also, learn about the island’s historic use as a prison for rebellious slaves in the 1860s.

Zanzibar: Half Day Trip on Nakupenda with Prison Island

4. Zanzibar: Half Day Trip on Nakupenda with Prison Island

This half-day trip to Prison Island and Nakupenda Island is a thrilling adventure that takes you from the shores of Stone Town to the beautiful beach of Prison Island. The prison, now owned by a hotel, was built in 1893 to house violent prisoners and sick people. The island is home to a large colony of relax under the warm sun before returning to Stone Town imported from the Seychelles in the late 19th century, with an average weight of 200 kg and many over 150 years old. The island is also home to a colony of beautiful peacocks. During the trip, you can enjoy marine life as you snorkel around the coral fringes of Prison Island or relax under the warm sun before returning to Stone Town. Nakupenda Island, also known as Romantic and Lover Island, is one of many beaches in Zanzibar with clear blue water and pure white sands. The waters are ideal for swimming and snorkeling, and in the morning, you may spot dolphins in the water. Nakupenda Island Beach is located on the Island of Unguja, Zanzibar, close to Stone Town. The scenery of Nakupenda Island is similar to the Caribbean landscapes but much more exotic and natural. This tour offers a full life-time experience and sea adventure, leaving you with a great memory of the beautiful islands of Zanzibar.

Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave & Blue Lagoon

5. Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave & Blue Lagoon

Spend an exciting and active day out and about in Zanzibar with this full-day combo package, ideal for couples and families. Save time and optimize your traveling experience with this private tour option. Visit many famous sights around Zanzibar including Jozani Forest where you will interact in close proximity with beautiful and friendly Red Colobus Monkeys. Enjoy some snorkeling and take time to explore the pristine coral reef at Blue Lagoon Atoll Zanzibar. Discover Starfish Beach, a quiet and relaxing starfish spot great for both kids and adults. Explore the amazing natural atmosphere of Kuza Cave Jambian. Visit The Rock Restaurant Zanzibar and savor some delicious food with one of the most iconic views of Zanzibar.

Zanzibar:Spice Farm Half Day Tour.

6. Zanzibar:Spice Farm Half Day Tour.

Full Description. This tour can either be done in the morning or in the afternoon. You will be picked up by our drivers from your respective accommodation and head on to your excursion, at the Spice Farm where you will discover why Zanzibar is called the Spice Island. You will learn all about the fruits, plants and spices planted on the island. Discover how the islands produce cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, black pepper, and more. Taste some fresh jackfruit, the largest fruit in the world.Learn what herbs and spices were originally used for.

Nungwi Turtle Aquarium

7. Nungwi Turtle Aquarium

Baraka Natural Aquarium in Zanzibar is the best turtles aquarium to enjoy and to see, feed, and swim with these beautiful native animals, the turtles are brought to us after they have been caught in fisherman’s net and have been injured and once they reach a certain size we release them back into the Ocean. Your program will start in the morning as soon as you finish your breakfast at 9:30 am you will be picked from the hotel to Nungwi beach ready to enjoy the turtles’ aquarium The trip will end at around 13:30pm

Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Private Snorkeling Tour with Pickup

8. Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Private Snorkeling Tour with Pickup

Hop on a private boat trip from Zanzibar to swim and snorkel at 3 of the best locations around Mnemba Island. Discover tropical marine life on the vibrant coral reef, keep an eye out for dolphins and turtles, and enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off. After pickup at your hotel in Zanzibar, board your private boat to Mnemba Island, famous for the clarity of its waters and its unusually prolific and diverse corals and marine life. During your excursion, make 3 stops to snorkel using the included gear. Get the chance to see angel fish, blue spotted rays, black snappers, groupers, red tooth triggers, flounder, octopuses, leaf fish, scorpion fish, stone fish, frog fish, and lots of trevallies. As well as exploring the colorful and diverse reefs surrounding Mnemba Island, look out for dolphins and sea turtles, which can also be seen due to the deeper water nearby. Fruits and soft drinks will also be served during the tour. After your boat trip, return to your hotel in Zanzibar.

The best Selous 1 day safari from Zanzibar

9. The best Selous 1 day safari from Zanzibar

The best Selous 1 day safari from Zanzibar Your driver will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Zanzibar airport (pick up time will depend on your location) On arrival at the airport you will meet with our representatives for your safari briefing and assist with the check in process. At 06.00Hrs you will take your Domestic flight to Selous Game Reserve / Nyerere National Par At 06:30 you will be landing at Mtemere airstrip right at the safari park main entrance gate. 06.45Hrs you will Start your Safari Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve now known as Nyerere national park 13.30Hrs we will have a short break for your Safari Bush Lunch inside the safari park 15.30Hrs End of the Safari Game Drive and heading to the airstrip ready for your flight back to Zanzibar At 16.15 Hrs you will have your flight back to Zanzibar On arrival in Zanzibar our driver will be waiting for your ready to bring you back to your hotel.

Zanzibar: Stone Town Guided Tour with Prison Island

10. Zanzibar: Stone Town Guided Tour with Prison Island

This is a half a day trip where you can visit a historical street constructed from coral stone during the 19th and 20th century. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 2000. Stone Town is a very lively place where you’ll find a combination of Arabic, African, Indian and European cultures living happily together. As you walk through the labyrinth of streets too narrow for cars to pass, you can see mosques, churches and temples side to side. While you wonder around the city, your guide will take you on a historical and cultural journey through the old slave market, the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, Sultan’s Palace , Darajani market place and Forodhani Gardens . Afterwards we will take a boat from the shores of Stone Town, setting down anchor 5 km away, on the beautiful beach of Prison Island. The prison – which is now owned by a hotel – was built in 1893 and was originally intended to house violent prisoners from the mainland and sick people. You will get the opportunity to visit the tortoise sanctuary, which contains a large colony of giant tortoise imported from the Seychelles in the late 19th century. The average weight of these creatures is 200 kg, and many of them are said to be over 150 years old. There will be a chance to touch the tortoise and take photos. The island is also a home to a colony of beautiful peacocks. For the rest of the trip, you can either enjoy the marine life as you snorkel around the coral that fringes Prison Island or just relax under the warm glow of the sun, until you head back to Stone Town.

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4.5 / 5

based on 27 reviews

Customer service was great for the little hiccups I had. Boat driver was amazing. Guide was good and nice. At the end i was ready to not be haggled anymore after the boat ride to do other things in very touristy spots. Overall great experience with get your guide and will use it again.

Hyggelige og behjelpelige folk. Spesielt fornøyd med vår guide som kun hadde jobbet knapt en måned. Anbefales å ta denne aktiviteten tidlig på dagen slik som vi gjorde. Bra sammensatt og man opplevde mye på kun 3 timer! Marta og Ingrid.

This activity was the highlight of our trip. We really enjoyed it. Our guide was great. I recommend this tour it is an eye-opener. A big Thank you to our guide, Laura and Jo

The spice farm part was amazing! So interesting and authentic. The stone town part more or less. I would recommend to go to Stown Town by yourselve.

Very nice activity. Great guide, her name is Aziza and driver Jumy.