Island activities

All Zanzibar-based activities and excursions with our recommended partners are easily arranged on the spot during a stay.

Dhow sailing

Depending on the tide, these traditional boats can be boarded right at Qambani.

Sandbank Picknicks

With a pack lunch, by speedboat or local craft.

Jozani Forest Expeditions

 6,000 acres of indigenous coastal forest park – and one of the last refuge of the red colobus monkeys. Butterfly centre and walk in the Mangrove swamp.

Stonetown

Visit Stonetown, the capital of Zanzibar. Stonetown reflects the diverse influences underlying the Swahili culture giving a unique mixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European elements. For this reason, the town was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000.

Seaweed Centre

Experience local culture and learn about Zanzibars second biggest largest industry, seaweed farming.

Spice Tour

This is a must do when visiting the Spice Island for the first time. Kids will love it and all will learn a lot about all spices of Zanzibar. A Wonderfull few hours exploring nutmeg, clove, cinnamon and pepper plantations

Quad Tour

Climb onto a quad bike and follow an experienced guide along a challenging track, suitable for all skill levels. Starting from Jiambiani motor past a picturesque landscape of rice fields, bamboo forest and lush fruits plantation flanked by traditional Zanzibar villages.

Chumbe Island

One of our favourite day trips: Chumbe Island. A 45-minute by boat ride takes you to this small, magical island with a towering lighthouse, small Mosque and historical telegraph relay post! The island’s coral reef sanctuary is one of a kind and offers world class snorkelling. Or explore the coral rag forest. The eco-resort offers bungalows to day guests and serve great traditional Zanzibari cuisine for lunch. Enjoy all this while supporting Chumbe’s conservation and education efforts!