Excursions
Monkeying around in Jozani Forest
Visit Zanzibar’s first and only national park, which center around jonzani forest. This area enjoys the large portion in island matures forest
With mangrove forests and saltmarshes to the north of the national park, the area is an extremely rich mosaic of Zanzibar’s diverse natural habitats, a haven for much wildlife, including rare, endemic and endangered species. Jozani Forest Reserve is located about 35 km south-east of Zanzibar Town on the road to Paje. The forest hosts a sizable population of the rare Red Colobus Monkey, found only on the main island of Zanzibar, and is recognized as a separate species (Piliocolobus Kirkii) and is said to be endemic to Zanzibar. A visit to Zanzibar is not complete without seeing one of the rarest monkeys in Africa, with less than 2,000 remaining in the world.
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Art Walk in Zanzibar Stone Town – Half Day Tour
Zanzibar is known for its arts, crafts and carpentry of making doors and chests.
This is a 3 hours historical walking tour operated by Jamal Zanzibar tour and safari. This tour is the best way to learn more about Zanzibar peoples and culture because you will have a friendly and Professional Local Tour Guide who will explain things in detail.
House of wonders
House of wonders, Also known as Bayt el Ajaib in Arabic, this was the first largest building to be built in Zanzibar in 1883 by the Sultan Barghash bin Said al-Busaidi, and was the first house to have an elevator in East Africa, that’s why it is called “house of wonders”. The House is now located between the Old Fort and Palace Museum in Stone Town. The construction materials of this house consisted of a combination of coral rag, Stones, Concrete slabs, Mangrove shoots and steel beams.
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Slave Market
Slave Market is said to be as the last slave market in East Africa which was closed in 1873. It is located in Stone Town Zanzibar at Mkunazini street. In 1879, the British missionaries built Christ Church Cathedral (Anglican church), and today it is the most significant tourist attraction in Stone Town.
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Prison Island tour
Prison Island, also known as ‘Changuu Island’ by the locals. This is one of the popular things to do in Stone Town Zanzibar. In this tour you will do Swimming and Snorkeling, feeding the Giant Tortoises and you will play with them, learning the short history of the Island, and you will be aware why it is called ‘Prison Island’. Stone Town is a departure place to prison island, and actually we have two places for departure; Infront of Mizingani Seafront Hotel or sometimes in front of Livingstone Beach Restaurant near Forodhani Garden.
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Old Fort/ Arab Fort
The Old Fort, also known as Arab Fort and ‘Ngome Kongwe’ by the locals. Is one of the Historic and oldest buildings in Stone Town, Located next to House of Wonders facing Forodhani Park. The Fort was built by Omani Arabs rules after expelling the Portuguese in 1699. Around the 19th Century it was used as a garrison and prison, and during 1905-28 officially used as a terminal of the Zanzibar railways which was connecting Stone Town and Bububu village. Now it is one among the tourist attractions in Stone Town.
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Relaxing on Nakupenda Sandbank
Nakupenda Sandbank is considered as the best beach for relaxation near Stone Town. Also it is listed as one among the best beaches in Zanzibar Islands. If you are interested in beaches and the ocean, then Nakupenda Sandbank must be on your list! In this tour, you will do Swimming and Snorkeling, Sanbank relaxation, Sunbathing, and you will enjoy fresh seafood BBQ prepared on the sandbank with mouth watering tropical fruits like Mango, Pineapple, Watermelon, Banana.
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Learn more about Zanzibar Doors
Learning about Zanzibar doors and Stone Town architectural design is among the reasons why many tourists visit Stone Town. The most memorable feature of the Stone Town streets are the spectacular carved Zanzibar doors. There is a lot to learn from the History of Zanzibar doors. These doors are not just doors, but they also were used to indicate socio-economic status, ethnicity and customs of the owners. In our Half day tour, you will learn more in details about Zanzibar doors with our professional local tour guide.
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