The island of Zanzibar is rich in heritage and has always been a magnet for explorers, merchants, and sailors. Located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Zanzibar archipelago is home to the bigger islands of Pemba and Unguja (also called Zanzibar Island). The island of Zanzibar has earned the nickname "Spice Island" due to the wide range of aromatic spices produced there.
Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its maze of narrow streets, crowded markets, elaborately carved wooden doors, stunning mosques, and wealthy Arab homes. The Jozani Forest Reserve is another must-see in Zanzibar because it is home to the endangered Kirk's red colobus monkey and the common Aders' duiker. Mnemba Island, located off the northeastern coast of Zanzibar, is a secluded paradise with high-end lodgings, stunning natural beauty, and abundant marine life.
You will learn about the origins of Zanzibar Island's nickname, "Spice Island," on this tour. As you stroll across the island's verdant countryside, sample a range of'spices and fruits' that tantalize the seasonal tropics, including peach fruit, pineapple, green banana, coconut juice, Dourian, sweet apple, litche and more.
Flavors like vanilla, nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, turmeric, and cloves.Along this, you will also have the opportunity to see trees for cocoa, coffee, lipstick, ylang-ylang, heena, and iodine.
On Unguja Island, Jozani Forest is the sole remaining natural forest. It is 35 kilometers southeast of Stone Town and has an area of roughly 1000 hectares. Leopards and antelopes once roamed this forest. Currently, Sykes Blue Monkeys and Red Colobus Monkeys live there. One of the rarest and most endangered species on the globe is the red colobus monkey.
Wildlife in this woodland are amiable and enjoy being photographed. With the aid of our guides, you may get close to them and observe them up close. The coastal evergreen bush, mangrove forest, meadows, and saline groundwater forests are additional fascinating aspects of this forest.
The central island of the three that can be seen from Stone Town, often referred to as Changuu Island, is called Prison Island and is only 30 minutes away by motorized wooden boat. Built in 1893, the prison on this island never held any prisoners, thus it was later utilized as a quarantine facility for Europeans with tropical illnesses.
Observing the enormous tortoises that Sultan Said imported from the Seychelles in the 1820s is the most fascinating aspect of this island. You can enjoy the tranquillity that this lovely island can give by swimming, snorkelling, sunbathing, or simply relaxing.
Highlights of our historical city tour include a visit to the House of Wonders, a palace built in 1883 by the island's sultan, the Forodhani Gardens, where you can watch the sun set while dining on Zanzibar pizza and grilled seafood, and a visit to the Old Fort, which was constructed by the Portuguese.
Shop for a variety of goods and services in a historic market that first opened its doors in 1904, including fresh tropical fruits, spices, fish, and vegetables.
