There is plenty to do and see in and around Stone Town! Our Front Office staff is more than happy to assist or advise you regarding any tours and trips that you might like to do.

If we may make any suggestions…



Come and join us as we show you the Historical, architectural and cultural sites of beautiful Old Stone Town. The narrow winding streets are lined with stores selling local crafts, antiques, jewellery, clothes and spices. The Orphanage Shop near the Old Fort sells crafts and paintings made by local artists and the orphans themselves. The half day Tour includes visits to the Town Market, Old Slave Market, National Museum, High Court, Slave Chambers, Old German Consulate, Former English Gentlemen’s club, House of Wonders, Old Fort, Sultan’s Palace, Livingstone House and anywhere else your interest lies. You will see Zanzibar's bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques. Stone Town has excellent gifts shops with plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts for you to delight your friends and family.



Jozani Forest, 35km southeast of Stone Town, boasts a rich diversity of flora and fauna making it a most magical place. A huge variety of wildlife lives in and around the forest most notable are the large troops of endemic Red Colobus Monkeys (Procolobus Kirkii) - one of the most endangered monkey species in the world. While walking in the lush rainforest you could also see other monkeys, colorful birds, butterflies and if you are really lucky you might catch a glimpse of the extremely rare Ader's Duiker.

The numerous walking trails cater for all levels of fitness and encompass a whole spectrum of bio-diversity, ranging from Evergreen Thickets to the Mangrove Boardwalks. Just down the road from Jozani is Zala Park a small privately run conservation and education project displaying some of the indigenous animals of the region. Guests are asked to make a small donation to enter with all proceeds being repatriated back into the local community.



Since the abolition of the Slave Trade, spices have been at the heart of Zanzibari enterprise. The sheer variety highlights the Island’s strategic location as well as the depth of cultural interaction. Indeed no trip to Zanzibar is complete without a visit to one of our carefully selected Spice farms. Our Spice Tour offers you the opportunity to indulge your senses with a kaleidoscope of smells, tastes and textures from the punch of a chili to the refreshing succulence of green coconut flesh.



Located on the west side of Zanzibar, Prison Island is a twenty minute (motor) boat ride away. The island – also known as Changuu Island – is about half a mile long and eight miles wide. It was used by former slave owners as a private detention for disobedient slaves. General Mathews bought the island and built a prison on it, hence the name Prison Island. The prison was never put into use, but it still remains. On the island one can swim & snorkel or take a stroll and spot the giant tortoises.



Safari Blue explores the Menai Bay Conservation Area, which is home to two different species of dolphins, the Indo-pacific humpback and the bottlenose. In the morning, the Safari Blue boats set down on one of the beautiful sandbanks where one can relax, swim or snorkel. After snorkeling cold drinks, fresh coconuts and local snacks will be served.

Then the safari is headed to Kwale island where the “desert island” restaurant is located. The buffet lunch includes fish, slipper lobster, calamari, rice and sauces all served hot from the grill. The crew also prepares and presents a gastronomic fruit tasting with a large selection of delicious tropical fruits. Join the crew for a sail on an “ngalawa”- a local canoe with outriggers which has been carved from a single mango tree! As Safari Blue comes to an end and one will return by traditional lanteen sail, the full splendor of the African sunset reveals itself.

Safari Blue is a full day trip and includes use of top quality snorkeling equipment with guides and instructors, ice cold sodas, mineral water and beer, a delicious Zanzibari seafood lunch with grilled fish and slipper lobster, gastronomic fruit tasting, coffee and Amarula liqueur.



Besides all of the above tours, our Front Office staff also organizes transfers to various other areas on Zanzibar.