Marine life of the Mnemba atoll reefs

Things to do

Things to Do in Zanzibar

Reefs, dhows, spice farms and red colobus monkeys, plus a short fly-in safari from the island — each easy to add to any Zanzibar stay.

Primates

Zanzibar red colobus monkey in Jozani Forest

Primates

Jozani Forest & the Red Colobus

An easy forest and mangrove walk among Zanzibar’s endemic red colobus monkeys, 15–25 minutes from the south-east beaches.

On the water

Turquoise water off Nungwi beach with a boat offshore

On the water

Dhow Sailing & Sandbank Trips

Lateen sails at sunset, tide-timed sandbanks and seafood lunches in Menai Bay — Zanzibar from the deck of a wooden dhow.

Ocean & reef

Marine life of the Mnemba atoll reefs

Ocean & reef

Snorkeling & Diving in Zanzibar

From Mnemba’s shallow gardens to Pemba’s deep walls and Mafia’s whale sharks — reefs matched to your level, the month and your flights.

Culture

Fresh cloves picked on a Zanzibar spice farm

Culture

Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour

Crush a clove bud, taste fresh nutmeg and learn why Zanzibar became the Spice Islands on a half-day farm walk inland from Stone Town.

Extensions

Turquoise water off Nungwi beach with a boat offshore

Tell Us When You’d Like to Be on the Island

Share your dates, who is traveling and what you want from Zanzibar — beaches, reefs, Stone Town or a safari first. We’ll suggest the right coast and design a private trip around you, with nothing booked until you approve it.

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