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.
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
On the water
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
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
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
Extensions
Extensions
Safari from Zanzibar: Short Fly-In Safaris
Beach-based but curious about the bush? A two- or three-night fly-in safari to Nyerere is about an hour’s flight from the island.
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.
Plan My Zanzibar Trip