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The 15 Best Zanzibar Tours & Boat Trips

32 tours  ·  from $21

Stone Town, a spice farm, the Mnemba reef and the fly-in safaris to the mainland. The 15 below cover all four, with what the boat is, how far the drive across the island takes and what each costs per person.

From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal - Entering Mikumi by air and meeting your safari guide
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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

1.From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,470 reviews · from $451Our pick

You fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, then spend the day in a shared 4WD with guides such as Salim, Amos, Elias, or Asenga. Expect elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and more, plus a hot bush lunch and water. The early start and flight schedule make this a long but efficient safari day.

“Both the guide, I believe he's name was Elias, and the driver were amazing. so welcoming, funny and professional. We've seen lots of animals and had really nice bush lunch. would recommend it to everyone, it was a highlight of our trip.”

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Zanzibar: Quad Bike Adventure departing from Kendwa or Nungwi - What riding the quads is really like
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Zanzibar: Quad Bike Adventure departing from Kendwa or Nungwi

2.Zanzibar: Quad Bike Adventure departing from Kendwa or Nungwi

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,233 reviews · 4 hours

Ride a 2024 quad through northern Zanzibar, using quiet roads, dirt tracks, and coastal routes between two beaches and a local village. Guides such as Charles, Nick, and Robert have helped riders learn the bikes and stay safe. Expect four hours of riding, village culture, fresh fruit, photos, and plenty of dust.

“Very good, the guide was very helpuful and the activity worth all the money”

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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch - The spice farm: Zanzibar in scent and flavor
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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch

3.Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,219 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $68

Spend 6 to 9 hours exploring Zanzibar with a hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, spice farm visit, Swahili lunch, Stone Town walk, and boat trip to Prison Island. Guides such as Hassan, Ibrahim, and Ali are praised for clear storytelling, while the farm adds hands-on spice tasting and local food.

“We had a fantastic time exploring the Spice Farm, Stone Town, and Prison Island. The Spice Farm was fascinating — we learned so much about local spices and their uses. Stone Town was vibrant and full of history, with narrow streets and beautiful architecture to explore. Prison Island was a highlight, with its giant tortoises and stunning views Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the day smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Zanzibar!”

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From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure - Swimming with dolphins in open water
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From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

4.From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,043 reviews · 4 hours · from $50

Join Captbarnabatours from Mama Mia in Kendwa for a four-hour boat trip toward Mnemba Atoll. Guides such as Hassan, Ludo, Hamis, Abra, and Ebra search for dolphins without hounding them, then lead you to coral reefs and a tide-dependent sandbank. Gear, fruit, soft drinks, life jackets, conservation fees, and hotel-beach boat pickup are included.

“We had a lovely trip today. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side at the beginning of the trip, but thankfully it cleared up. We especially are very grateful that the captain and our tour guide HD did not chase after the dolphins. We kept our distance and still got to see them. Both the sandbanks and the snorkelling were amazing! The water is so clear and we truly enjoyed the 20 plus/minus sorts of fishes we saw! We had some tropical fruits/water and even made new friends onboard. We can truly recommend Captain Barnaba Tours!”

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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights - What the early morning pickup is really like
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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

5.From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,025 reviews · from $470

Leave Zanzibar early, fly about 30 to 40 minutes to Nyerere National Park, and spend the day in a shared safari jeep. Guides such as Eli, Herman, Dennis, and Songoro are praised for spotting wildlife and explaining the bush. Expect lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, and a warm bush lunch before flying home.

“Everything was utterly amazing and outstanding. Eli our guide was unbelievably knowledgeable and entertaining too which was a wonderful bonus . The whole experience from start to finish was incredibly well organised and everyone was so kind and caring . We felt completely safe and do not visit Zanzibar without doing this day trip . It was run like clockwork . We did have a private Brand new jeep and we highly recommend doing the little extra if you can .. very very well worth the money .”

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Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch - Prison Island combines old cells with giant tortoises
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Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch

6.Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 882 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $39

From Stone Town, you’ll cruise to Prison Island for its old cells and giant Aldabra tortoises, then continue to Nakupenda Sandbank for swimming, snorkeling, fresh seafood, and fruit. Guides including Milano, Abdul, Juma, and Sangi are praised for friendly service. Hotel pickup is available, and private groups can be arranged.

“The seafood lunch was really nice. Very authentic and we loved it. The boat trip was an experience it itself that I feel was worth the money. Seeing the tortoises was personally a highlight also. Very much recommend this trip!”

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Skydive Zanzibar | Tandem Skydive - A short briefing keeps the first jump manageable
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Skydive Zanzibar | Tandem Skydive

7.Skydive Zanzibar | Tandem Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 877 reviews · from $545Top rated

You’ll receive a short safety briefing, then board a plane with an international instructor for a tandem jump from 10,000 feet. Expect about 30 seconds of free fall, 5 to 10 minutes under canopy, and a landing on Kendwa’s white-sand beach. Photos and videos arrive shortly afterward.

“What an incredible experience! First time skydiving and all went smoothly. All the staff and the instructors were well prepared and made me feel safe. Definitely will try again in the future!”

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Quad Adventures in Zanzibar: Nungwi / Kendwa - Pickup from Nungwi, Kendwa, or Kidoti
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Quad Adventures in Zanzibar: Nungwi / Kendwa

8.Quad Adventures in Zanzibar: Nungwi / Kendwa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 640 reviews · 4 hours

Ride a new CF Moto 520 quad from Nungwi, Kendwa, or Kidoti to a quiet beach, a traditional village, and Kendwa at sunset. You can swim, taste fresh fruit, watch local dancing, and receive drinks plus free photos and video. Guides including Robert, Nick, Costa, and Nicxon are known for keeping the ride safe and sociable.

“This activity was exceptional. From start to finish. We got there early and we were offered a drink. The intro and safety guidance for the quad was great. The route we did was excellent with beautiful and real off road experience. We had refreshments and fresh fruit cut for us at different locations the guides look after the group ensuring the safety of the group. We visited a Swahili village and met the people and places of interests within. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful throughout.”

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Mnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkeling with Optional Lunch - From your hotel to Muyuni Beach
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Mnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkeling with Optional Lunch

9.Mnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkeling with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 591 reviews · 3.5 - 5 hours · from $21Best value

Set out from Muyuni Beach, or add hotel pickup, for a 3.5 to 5-hour trip with guides such as Khamis, Ali, or Ramadan. You will search for wild dolphins, snorkel among fish and coral near Mnemba, and pause for fruit, a sandbank, or optional Swahili lunch. Sea conditions and boat traffic can shape the day.

“Fortunately I had the chance to see and swim with dolphins. It was my first time meeting dolphins, and their faces were so pretty. The guides were nice and we enjoyed some fruit together. One thing to improve is that the shop was a bit hard to find since there were many stores, and at first I got confused. But overall, I had a wonderful experience with the dolphins ！”

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Zanzibar: Prison Island, Stone Town, & Spice Farm Tour - Prison Island and the giant tortoises
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Zanzibar: Prison Island, Stone Town, & Spice Farm Tour

10.Zanzibar: Prison Island, Stone Town, & Spice Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Spend about eight hours exploring Zanzibar by van, foot, and boat. Visit giant tortoises on Prison Island, walk Stone Town with an English-speaking guide such as Abdul or Isaac, then tour a spice farm with lunch and tastings. Hotel transfers, boat transport, and spice farm entry are included. Expect strong sun and a late lunch.

“The pick up from hotel went well and our guide Zaid did his best to make our trip as pleasant as possible 👍🏻 His German was really good, so even our parents with zero English understanding were able to enjoy the knowledge of stone town, prison island and the spice farm. What we all want you to know to improve for the whole tour is, that lunch time around 3.30 pm is much to late, we were all starving ;) Many thanks again and best regards!”

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Zanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch - Meeting the boat outside Livingstone Beach Restaurant
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Zanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch

11.Zanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 554 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $35

Sail from Stone Town to Prison Island with guides such as Salim or Bahama, see giant Aldabra tortoises and colonial ruins, then spend several hours at Nakupenda Sandbank swimming, snorkeling, and eating a fresh seafood barbecue. Expect a lively boat day, tide-dependent timing, and an extra $22 conservation and island fee.

“The trip combined the highlights in front of Zanzibar’s stone town and was well organized. The food was very yummy!”

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Zanzibar; Prison Island, Nakupenda, StoneTown Tour with BBQ - Nakupenda Sandbank, swimming, and the BBQ lunch
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Zanzibar; Prison Island, Nakupenda, StoneTown Tour with BBQ

12.Zanzibar; Prison Island, Nakupenda, StoneTown Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 457 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $71

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting Prison Island, Nakupenda Sandbank, and Stone Town with a multilingual guide. See Aldabra giant tortoises, swim, try basic snorkeling, eat a seafood or chicken BBQ, and walk through Stone Town. Hotel pickup is optional, and guides such as Muhammad, Mohammed, Yasser, and Suliman are regularly praised for their care and local knowledge.

“We enjoyed the activity it was a very busy day. Shoutout to sulaimab he was great with helping us get on and off the boat, explaining details of stone town and providing food. Thank you”

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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch - The spice farm: Zanzibar in scent and flavor
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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice tour & Prison Island with Lunch

13.Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice tour & Prison Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 453 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $55

Spend a full day moving from Zanzibar’s fragrant spice farms to Stone Town’s carved doors and Old Fort, then cross by boat to Prison Island. Guides such as Fahad, Ali, Mazi, Haji, and Hassan explain local history, food, and customs. Lunch, soft drinks, transport, entrance fees on selected options, and hotel pickup are included.

“our guide Fahed was excellent, very infornative about the spice farm and the trip to Prison Island and around Stone Town. He spent a lot of time making sure we saw everyrhing. A very good day”

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Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin - Finding dolphins near Mnemba
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Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin

14.Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 412 reviews · from $55

Set out from Mama Mia Beach, Nungwi, or Kendwa at 8:30 AM with Captain Barnaba Excursions. Look for dolphins, snorkel Mnemba’s coral gardens, and stop at a sandbank if the tide allows. Guides including Hassan, Ludo, Ochu, and Barnaba provide gear, transfers, and help in the water. Groups are limited to eight.

“A great experience! We got to see many dolphins, and follow them underwater. The only hiccup was that we would at times be running behind them, which we imagine must not be very good for them. On the other hand, the snorkelling aroRead more”

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Stone Town Private Walking Tour - The Old Fort and Stone Town’s first lesson
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Stone Town Private Walking Tour

15.Stone Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · from $26

Spend about two hours walking Stone Town with a private guide such as Mohammed, Imran, or Ally. Visit the Old Fort, former slave market, Darajani Market, Hamamni Baths, cathedrals, Freddie Mercury’s house, and more while learning how African, Arab, Indian, Persian, and European influences shaped Zanzibar.

“It was educational, informative at the same time entertaining. Ali?(sorry forgot your name🫰) was so knowledgable & fun. Very helpful too he helped us bargain a little with our souveneirs, arranged our tuktuk ride & brought us to our lunch destination Lukmaan. After 65 countries and a hundred tours he's at the top of our list.”

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