Coastal Tanzania

 

Zanzibar, Mafia and Pemba are a cluster of Islands off the coast of Tanzania. These Islands provide a unique look into Swahili culture as well as a great place to have a honeymoon or to relax after a safari.

KARIBU SANA ZANZIBAR

   
STONE TOWN TOUR

The Stone Town is the oldest part of Zanzibar, the Town wasuilt on about 95 acres peninsula and consisting of 2500 buildings all made out of coral stones, lime and clay. This is one of the most interesting parts of Zanzibar. Stone Town also has 45 mosques, 2 Christian Churches and Hindus Temples as well as palaces and runis you can visit.

 
JOZANI FOREST TOUR
  
DOLPHIN TRIP TOUR
The Jozani forest covers an area of apprx. 1000 hectares, and is famous for its inhabitants, the sykes monkey as well as the colobus monkey, which is endemic to Zanzibar. You will drive 35kms south east of Zanzibar town. Then taken on a guided walk through the forest where you will see a variety of plants and trees as well as an abundance of monkey, butterflies and birds. You will even see bush babies and duikers and get to enjoy watching the Cheek monkeys feeding and playing among the trees.
Start the day with a drive to Kizimkazi where you will be briefed on the excursion including a life jacket demonstation.You will then board a dhow and explore the bay in search of dolphins. Later in the morning you will stop at one of our selected locations for you to snorkel.You can choose to snorkel from the boat or the sand bank with a guide who will show you the points of interest. After snorkeling, enjoy fresh coconut juice straight from the shel after which you will move to another Island for lunch where you will have atraditional Zanzibar meal. In the afternoon, there is an opportunity to sail on an "Ngalawa" or an out -rigged canoe. Or continue snorkeling, swimming and relaxing.

 
SPICE PLANTATION TOUR
During this half-day guided tour you will be driven northwards through the countryside passing villages such as Bububu, Kijichi and Kizimbani to experience why Zanzibar is Known as the Spice Island.
On this trip you will get to see cash crops, food crops, spices, flowering trees and plants, medical trees and varieties of mints. You will also be able to see, touch, smell and even taste some of the spices and fruits available. The tours is abundant with photographic opportunities including the rural Zanzibarrian lifestyle with the mud houses thatches using palm leaves, fruit garden and tropical scenery.
 
NORTH COAST TRIP (NUNGWI)
This is a full day tour to the northern tip of Zanzibar Island to enjoy swimming and sun bathing on the beautiful white sandy beaches, enroute there are several stops including Mkokotoni fish market, the largest market in the Northern Region, as well as stops at Fukuchanin and Mvuleni Portuguese ruins .Nungwi is known for its Dhow building industry. It is fascinating to see the Dhow at various stages of construction. The hard wood used in the construction is grown locally and one can often see fishingmen sailing around in them.

MAFIA ISLAND
Situated at the south west of Pemba Island, Mafia has beautiful beaches and is a wonder for snorkeling and diving, the crystal clear waters make for an amazing underwater adventure and the creamy white sands are the perfect place to enjoy and relax with loved ones.
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