Places of interest

JOZANI FOREST

This guided tour of three hours takes you to Jozani Forest, one of the few remnants of the Tropical Rain Forest which once stretched the breadth of Africa from West to East.The trip starts by road and then you walk through the unique vegetation of this tropical rain forest. The smaller trees and shrubs make several sub-canopies under the highest canopy. Your guide will explain some of the flora and fauna during the walk through the nature trail of the forest which is a habitat for many species of animals and is famous for its rare Red Colobus Monkeys.

STONE TOWN EVENING WALK

This two hour guided walk includes return transfers from your hotel and takes you on a leisurely walk through the narrow streets of the Stone Town. Here, you mingle with almost every eastern race in their diverse attire shopping at the many small and exotic bazaars. A good view of the Sunset is to be found from the balcony of the Africa House Hotel - formerly The English Club and currently under renovation. Muaadhin, calling of the prayers will be heard from the loudspeakers of more than 50 Mosques (unpretentious by comparison with the minarets and domed places of worship in other Muslim countries) The walk concludes with a visit to the Forodhani Gardens via the House of Wonders and the Palace Museum. Here you may dine "al fresco" from the numerous food stalls whilst observing the colourful diversity of Zanzibari culture. .

SUNSET CRUISE FROM STONE TOWN

“The light of the coloured hanginglanterns in the boat,together with the glittering starts above, cast a magic brightness over the sea, and the oarsman pulled away, keeping time by the tune of a melancholy Arab song” Salme, Princess of Zanzibar and Oman. Retake the journey of Princess Salme in a traditional Arabian Dhow. Set sail from Stone Town towards the ruins of the Mtoni Palace while the sun sinks into the ocean painting the town with its pastel colours.Price includes Mineral water, Soft drinks local Beers and House wine

HISTORIC STONE TOWN

This half-day guided tour includes: Town Market, Slave Market, National Museum of Zanzibar, High Court Building, Slave Chambers, Old German Consulate, Africa House (former English Club) Tip-Tip House, Kelele Square, Old British Consulate, Orphanage Home, Arab Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens, House of Wonders, Sultan Palace (now a Museum), Custom House, Old Dispensary, Old Harbour, Livingstone House, and Maruhubi Palace (Ruins).

CHANGU ‘PRISON’ ISLAND

Originally owned by an Arab who detained unruly slaves on it, In 1873, after the abolition of slavery the island was bought by General Lloyd Mathews, commander of the Sultan's army, who built a house here, followed by the Prison in 1893.The ruins of the prison (it was never used) still stand, but despite its name the small island is an attractive place, with fine beaches, pleasant woodland walks and a small restaurant.

MANGWAPANI

This half day guided tour includes transfers from your hotel to Mangwani and return." Arab Shore" was an important transit point on the miserable journey of the captured slaves on their way to be sold in the outside world and, even after the official abolition of slavery in 1873 ,the chambers were used as a place of concealment of the human cargo pending their disposal. The Slave Chambers start from a cave and extend to the seaside 2 kilometres away.

DOLPHIN EXCURSION

This full day guided excursion begins at 09.00 when you are picked up from the hotel and transferred by minibus to the fishing village of Fumba, 18 kilometres away. Here you be given a safety demonstration followed by a briefing on the days excursion. You will then board the dhows and set off in search of the dolphin (85% chances). The species frequently found at Menai bay are Spinner and Bottlenose and you may swim near the dolphin if they stay close to the boat. You will then go on to one of the selected snorkeling locations. Here you will snorkel while accompanied by a snorkeling guide to show points of interest and to assist beginners.

FULL DAY DHOW CRUISE WITH LUNCH

Mtoni Marine Centre offers you the chance to see Zanzibar as it should be seen, from the deck of a Traditional Arabian Dhow. At 10:00 am step aboard at Mtoni Beach and depart for a day of adventure and romance. The dhow will cruise first to Prison Island and you can explore the island for an hour. Photograph the giant land tortoises which came across from the Seychelles more than one hundred years ago and the prison which was used as a hospital. Depart Prison Island for Bawe where a powder soft beach awaits you.;