contact:
Zanzibar Excursions
Tanzania
East Africa
Tel:
+255 24 2237281,
fax: +255 24 2237281,
Mobile: +255 4 777 410 414, +255 4 777 433036 and +255 713 591064
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STONE TOWN TOUR
- by vehicle
the three and half-hours tour starts at the House of Wonder
(the first long building and had had Electricity in east
Africa). We then proceed to the Sultan’s Palace
which now is a museum then to the Old Indian Dispensary,
Livingstone House and Market (opened 1904), Where local
fruits and vegetables are sold. The Anglican Church, (1873).Which
was built on the site of the old slave market), State
House, and We pass Zanzibar Museum (1925) no longer used.
On our way, we pass, the High- court of Zanzibar, Tip
tipu House, the first British High Commission, Jamituri
garden, and we end our tour the old fort building (1698
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Narrow Street of Stone town
and House of Wonder
TOWN TOUR-on foot.
Similar to the normal town tour, without the Zanzibar
museum, High court and Livingstone house, but including
Sultan’s Palace .
Also chance to explore the shops in the company of a local
knowledgeable guide which reduces the possibility of exposure
to the more aggressive sales techniques! |
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SPICE TOUR
A wonderful opportunity to see spices like cloves, Cinnamon,
Black pepper, Nutmeg, turmeric root, actually growing
in the plantations., Other tropical fruits such as jack
fruit, custard, apple, Rambutan, Carambola can also be
seen and tasted. Furthermore you will see plants like
the Henna bush, Lipstick tree and Lemongrass. Finally
you will visit the Kidichi Persian Baths that were built
by the first Sultan of Zanzibar named Sultan Said Said
bin Sultan in 1850 and Maruhubi Palace Ruins built by
the third Sultan of Zanzibar named Sultan Said Baraghash
Bin Said in 1880 which were built especially for housing
99 of his harem. Sensible shoes and hats are advisable.
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JOZANI FOREST
Jozani forest is a natural forest located 35km from town;
it is the only natural forest in the world where you can
find the Red Colobus Monkeys, unique to Zanzibar. In the
forest there are also different types of animals like
Civit cats, Bush baby, Leopard (very few left), Jumping
shrew, Red and Grey squirrels, an Elephant shrew to name
just some. At the present time the Red Colobus Monkeys
are very friendly and easy to see but the other animals
are more difficult to spot.
Sensible shoes and a hat are advisable. |
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PRISON ISLAND
A relaxing day is to be had when you visit the small
Island off Zanzibar Town. Apart from the Ruins of the
Jail that was built in 1893 which was used for quarantine
instead, there are giant tortoises of which some are
over 100 years old. The Island is excellent for swimming
and snorkeling.
BAWE ISLAND
Yet another of the Island off Zanzibar town, smaller
Bawe also has breath taking marine life and is also
excellent for snorkeling. |
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NORTH COAST TOUR
This trip leads you through a spice farm, Mangapwani Slave
Caves and Chambers and on to the beautiful white sandy
beaches of Nungwi, the most wonderful place to relax and
unwind after the dust and humidity of Stone town.
Pack your swim wear and enjoy a cool drink in Paradise! |
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DOLPHIN
TOUR
This tour takes you to the South coast of Zanzibar Island
by road. Once you reach Kizimkazi village you will board
a boat that will take you searching for dolphins, you
have an 80% of seeing them and with a bit of luck might
even swim amongst them. |
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