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This very special boat trip starts directly from
the hotel; we are heading to the small islands,
Miwi and Nianembe or Kwale in the protected Menai
Bay. From the sailing boat often you can see dolphins.
On the islands you will find a exposed sandbar,
providing a pristine beach, perfect for relaxation.
The sea around the islands is very good for snorkeling.
When the tide is low it's possible to walk around
the island, exploring the rock pools where juvenile
fish and a myriad of crabs, shellfishes, starfishes,
oysters and other invertebrates exist in the ever-changing
environment of the intertidal.
We’ll arrange a barbecue with fresh caught fish,
local dishes and tropical fruits. Do not
miss this very special trip!
boat ride to Niamembe
island beach
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on the remote island of Uzi 6000
people are living, despite the fact that it
is hardly to access. Only during low tide, on
a path through mangroves or on boats you can
reach Uzi. But if you reach it, you will find
a different Zanzibar. Untouched nature and original
african life make a trip to Uzi Ilsand an adventure:
primary forest, monkeys, lonely beaches and
curious locals. It is really off the beaten
track!
pathes through the forests
on Uzi
lonely beaches
vegetation on Uzi
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The history of Zanzibar would
be incomplete without the cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon,
pepper and many other spices which brought the
Sultans of Oman. They can be seen in the plantations
just outside Zanzibar town, and a good tour includes
opportunities to dazzle the senses with fresh
spices. We
have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth
information not only about spices, but also organically
grown herbs and a detailed
description about their traditional
uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking.
After the tour we invite for an opulent lunch,
where you can taste the spices and fruits.
This is also the cheapest place to purchase spices
and spice oils.
cacao
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This tour takes you through fabled
Stone Town, where history appears to stand still.
With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace
Museum (People's Palace), Dr Livingston's House
and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating
look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see
Zanzibar's bustling market, winding alleyways,
ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals
and countless mosques!
House of Wonders, Stonetown
Stone Town has some excellent gifts shops with
plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts to choose
from. A
guided walk through this colourful and alternating
city with tour guide Jumma, who knows funny,
but also cruel stories to tell about life of the
old times in Stonetown.
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Earning its name as a former
prison for slaves and a quarantine station for
Zanzibar and the mainland nowadays the island
gives you the chance to escape for some peace
and quiet. The island lies just off the Old Stone
Town and is home to giant tortoises that were
imported from the Seychelles in the late 19th
century. It is fringed with a beautiful coral
reef, ideal for snorkeling, and has a lovely white
beach for sunbathing. The island is ideal for
a day trip with refreshments available throughout
the day. It also has a small restaurant where
you can enjoy freshly caught fish.
turtles on prison island
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Forget fishing
in a modern fishing vessel with the latest in
reels and rods and a fighting chair as well! We
offer you the unique opportunity to sail out to
sea with a Zanzibari fisherman and show you what
'fishing for a living' is really all about. Setting
sail from one of East Africa's oldest wafts, the
horizon is dotted with ngalawas, local fisher
boats with outriggers, heading out to sea with
full mast.. We will equip you with simple fishing
gear, with what locals are even catching kingfish,
yellow fin tuna, barracuda and grouper. A real
adventure!
marlin
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The
Jozani Forest is the home of the red colobus monkey,
a rare species found only in Zanzibar.
These monkeys are full of character, and roam
freely.
But Jozani is also home to other species
including Sykes monkey's, small buck, chameleon
and bush pigs. The elusive Zanzibar leopard (last
sited several years ago) is said to feed here
at night - perhaps this is why the reserve is
only open during the day?! Jozani has an excellent
nature trail and the guides are well trained and
informative.
A walk through this impressive flora and fauna
is one of the highlights Zanzibar has to offer.
red collobus monkey
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Situated on the southern point
of the island, Kizimkazi fishing village is home
to several schools of bottle-nosed dolphins and
Humpback dolphins, which can often be sighted
following a short boat trip from the village.
If you are lucky, you may be able to swim quite
close to the dolphins, which can be a very rewarding
experience. We are doing this trip in the afternoon
to avoid the crowds of tourists in the morning,
which in big numbers disturbing the dolphins.
Kizimkazi is also the site of a 12th century mosque,
the earliest evidence of Islam in East Africa,
and is thus worth a visit for both natural and
cultural reasons.
dolphins
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