ZANZIBAR DAY TRIPS
& Other Island Experiences

Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia Island are more than just beach destinations. Our day trips take you beyond the resorts and into the real island –  whether that means sailing to sandbanks on a dhow boat, learning about spices from a local farmer, or sharing lunch in a coastal village. Some experiences focus on culture, others on nature and daily island life — and many include a bit of both. All are led by local experts and designed to be personal, ethical, and unforgettable.

ZANZIBAR DAY TRIPS

Explore some of the best things to on Zanzibar beyond – of course – spending some time just doing nothing at the beach. Have a look at our selection of Zanzibar culture and nature tours and let us know if you’d like to add them to your trip. We’d love to organize them for you.

Guest near the water in Stone Town during a guided local visit

1/2 day

STONE TOWN VISIT

A late afternoon & evening stroll through the alleys of beautiful Stone Town

Pots of spices that you can learn more about during our Zanzibar spice farm visit

1/2 day

ZANZIBAR SPICE FARM TOUR

Learn everything there is to know about the spices of Zanzibar aka ‘spice island’

Dhow at sunset during a sunset cruise on Zanzibar

1/2 day

ZANZIBAR SUNSET CRUISE

Head out on a traditional dhow boat at sunset, with our without seafood BBQ dinner

Group of people discovering Nungwi by quad as a day trip in Zanzibar

1/2 day

QUAD TOUR NUNGWI

Discover the villages and beaches around Nungwi by quad

Areal view of Mnemba Island.

1 day

MNEMBA ISLAND SNORKELING

Discover the underwater beauty around Mnemba Island during this dhow boat trip

Red colobus on Zanzibar during a Zanzibar nature tour

1 day

VISIT SOUTHERN ZANZIBAR

Visit Jozani Forest and the seaweed center and swim in the natural pool of Maalum

The Nakupenda bis boat tour is a beautiful local experience on Zanzibar

1 day

NAKUPENDA BIS SAND BANK

Enjoy a traditional dhow boat tour with snorkeling and fresh seafood BBQ lunch

The Pungume boat tour is one of our favorite things to do in Zanzibar

1 day

PUNGUME SAND BANK

Set out in a dhow boat for some of the best snorkeling on Zanzibar, incl. seafood BBQ lunch

PEMBA & MAFIA ISLANDS DAY TRIPS

Coming soon! You can already ask us about them and we’ll add them to your tailor-made itinerary.