Stone Town Walking Tour and Prison Island tour in Zanzibar

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About Zanzibar

Get to discover Stone Town Walking Tour and Prison Island tour in Zanzibar Found in the Island known as Zanzibar. Zanzibar Island is a Tanzanian archipelago off the coast of East Africa. On its main island, Unguja, familiarly called Zanzibar, is Stone Town, a historic trade center with Swahili and Islamic influences. Its winding lanes present minarets, carved doorways and 19th-century landmarks such as the House of Wonders, a former sultan’s palace. The northern villages Nungwi and Kendwa have wide beaches lined with hotels.

About Stone Town Walking Tour and Prison Island tour in Zanzibar.

Explore Stone Town Walking Tour and Prison Island tour in Zanzibar , spend time at Prison Island, and do a little snorkeling and swimming with this full-day tour. Your guide will tell you all about the island's storied history as you explore, sharing with you all sorts of information about the slave trade, the history of Prison Island, and the flora and fauna that call the island home. Round-trip hotel transfers are included for added convenience Take a boat ride out to Prison Island and no extra cost A professional local guide will lead the way Private tour for just you and your party for personal attention from your guide . more reviews and feedback about Stone Town Walking Tour and Prison Island tour in Zanzibar in our trip advisor listing.

What to expect when doing Stone town and Prison Island tour in Zanzibar..?

When doing Stone Town Walking Tour and Prison Island tour in Zanzibar You will get to explore Stone Town, also known as old city due to it's appearance and the big walls that were built during the time of colonial. You will get to know the history behind this city Zanzibar, the Slave trade market, the lifestyle and culture of this City. Note: Shopping from local market is also an activity in stone town tour, so whenever you will book with us shopping is included as the activity. After stone Town walking tour the guide will take you to Prison Island , the Island that was used as the prison but it never hosted any prisoner but also you will discover different animals found in this Island. Later you will swim and do snorkelling. Welcome to Zanzibar and you will get to all about Zanzibar. Read more about Stone Town Walking Tour and Prison Island tour in Zanzibar

Price per person full day tour : $ 100 per person (From Beach Hotel around Zanzibar)

Price per person full day tour : $ 60 per person (From Stone Town area)

Group Tour (1-15 or 20 People) : Price per person full day tour : $ 50 per person (From Beach Hotel around Zanzibar)

Group Tour (1-15 or 20 People) Price per person full day tour : $ 35 per person (From Stone Town area)

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What`s Included

  • Stone town walking tour and Shopping
  • Prison Island Tour
  • Snorkelling
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Boat and Guide
  • Return Transfer from pick point
  • Not Included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Visa
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    Tour & Transfer Cost in Zanzibar 2023|2024|2025

    Below are price for activities to do and transfer cost in Zanzibar, based on price per person and cost of transfer per way. Welcome to book with Us for Transfer in Zanzibar, Excursions, Beach Holiday in Zanzibar. Our price may change regarding to the starting point or pick up location/hotel.

    Tour Or Activity Price/pax Book
    Stone Town Walking Tour $ 30 Book
    Stone Town + Prison Island Tour $ 60 Book
    Spice Tour + Prison and Stone Town Tour $ 100 Book
    Jozan Forest Tour $ 50 Book
    Safari Blue + Sand Bank + Seafood+ Snorkeling $ 70 Book
    Mnemba Island Tour $ 60 Book
    Dolphin Tour $ 60 Book
    The Rock Restaurant + Caves $ 70 Book
    Private Transfer in Zanzibar $ 45 Book
    Stone town to Nugwi Transfer $ 45 Book
    Airport Transfer to Nungwi $ 45 Book
    Airport transfer to Paje $ 45 Book
    Aiport/Hotel Transfer $ 45 Book
    Excursion Transfer $ 45 Book
    Group Tour $ 20/pax Book

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    Top 10 Things to do In Zanzibar

    Stone Town Tour

    1.Stone Town Tour : Walking and Shopping

    Stonetown of Zanzibar, also known as Mji Mkongwe, is the old part of Zanzibar City, the main city of Zanzibar, in Tanzania. The newer portion of the city is known as Ng'ambo, Swahili for 'the other side'. Stone Town is located on the western coast of Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar Archipelago.Stone Town is the cultural heart of Zanzibar. Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000; it has enabled some of the beautiful houses to get a much-needed renovation. In 2000, Stone Town, Zanzibar was marked as the UNESCO World Heritage due to its globally important heritage, culture, and the environment.

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    Prison Island tour

    2. Prison Island Tour : History,Animal and Snorkelling

    The name Prison Island originated from the initial planning of establishing a prison. It was actually used for a brief time in the 1860s as a prison for rebellious slaves and a coral mine. No prison institutions were actually built on the island but rather became a quarantine station for yellow fever cases.Prison Island is also known as Changuu Island is a small island 5.6 km northwest of Stone Town, Unguja, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The island is around 800 m long and 230 m wide at its broadest point. The island saw use as a prison for rebellious slaves in 1860s and also functioned as a coral mine.

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    Jozani Forest

    3. Jozani Forest : Walking Safari

    The Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is a 50 km2 national park in Tanzania located on the island of Zanzibar. It is the only national park in Zanzibar. What should I wear in Jozani Forest? It is advisable to wear walking shoes and a hat or cap and to bring your sunscreen and insect repellent. Not to forget of course: your camera to capture the treasure trove of natural beauty you will come across. Lunch is not included.The Jozani Forest boarwalk. This is a 3-hours guided excursion. The Jozani Forest Tour will take you to the Jozani natural forest (it is the only natural forest in Zanzibar Island). The forest is located in the central east region of the Zanzibar Island. Is Jozani Forest worth visiting?Review by our Customer from TripAdvisor - Visited the forest on our way from Stown Town to Pongwe beach. (100$ per person including transfer).

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    Safari Blue in Zanzibar

    4. Safari Blue: Sand Bank, Snorkelling, lagoon and Sea food

    What is blue safari? Safari Blue trip is a full day sailing around mangroves and snorkeling along Menai bay, which is one of the best coral reefs in Zanzibar. Main activities on this day are visiting Kwale island, sandbank relaxing, swimming and snorkeling. The underwater world at Menai bay is unbelievably spectacular. You will witness countless colourful fishes and other sea creatures that survive among the coral reefs and underwater plants which together form the barrier reef ecosystem in the bay. Join us and enjoy the fresh seafood barbeque; Octopus, Lobsters, squids, Calamaris, Fishes. Exotic fresh fruit tasting like Banana, Watermelon, Pineapple, Mangoes. This will be the best adventurous day for your stay in Zanzibar Islands.

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    Dolphin Tour in Zanzibar

    5. Dolphin Tour: Seeing and Swimming with Dolphin

    This is a morning excursion, the main attraction of the Dolphin Tour in Zanzibar being able to swim close to the dolphins, actually its swimming with the dolphins. Being very social themselves you can even get to play with them. Is Swimming with Dolphins Safe? Dolphins are known for being friendly, but they are wild animals that should be treated with caution and respect. Interactions with people change dolphin behavior for the worse. They lose their natural wariness, which makes them easy targets for vandalism and shark attack. These dolphin you are visiting are not in captivity or tamed so it important to take precaution. Swimming with dolphins Kizimkazi fishing village is home to several schools of the bottlenosed dolphins and humpback dolphins, which are sighted following a short boat trip from the village. The dolphins are very friendly and playful. The best part is getting into the water and play with them.

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    Relaxing in Zanzibar

    6. Beach Relaxing: Enjoying Beach walk, swimming and relaxing in Kendwa or Nungwi

    Which beach is better Nungwi or kendwa? Kendwa has the better beach, and the deeper water on the north-western strip means swimming is possible throughout the day; the island's eastern beaches are almost all tide dependent. What is the best part of Zanzibar to stay in? The northeast is the prime location for pristine beaches, diving, and top-end accommodation. With some of the best reefs off Mnemba Island, just 1km from the shore, you can find some excellent diving and snorkelling spots. Mnemba Island is also a nesting place for green turtles.

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    Prison Island tour

    7. Going Spice Farms Tour

    Spice tour is one of the common and popular things to do when coming to Zanzibar for the Holiday. Zanzibar is also known as Spice Islands due to its historic production of different spices like Cloves, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, White Pepper, Nutmegs. You will have full information about how Zanzibar locals grow and use all different spices that are grown here in Zanzibar. So, visiting Spice farms is a must do thing when visiting Zanzibar Islands. This tour includes Spiced rice lunch with tropical fruits, also in case you want to buy spices you can buy well packed spices at the end of the tour.

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    Selous Safari Experience

    8. Selouls Safari: 1 or 2 Day Safari experience by Flight to selous

    What is Selous Game Reserve known for? The Selous Game Reserve is the largest protected game reserve on the African continent covering an area of 54,600 square kilometers comprised of a vast wilderness with forests, grassy plains, mountains and open woodlands. This reserve was named after Frederick Selous Courtney who was a great Hunter and explorer.What animals are in Selous Game Reserve? Large numbers of elephants, black rhinoceroses, cheetahs, giraffes, hippopotamuses and crocodiles live in this immense sanctuary, which measures 50,000 km2 and is relatively undisturbed by human impact.

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    3 Days Mikumi Safari From Zanzibar

    9. 3 Days Mikumi Safari : Dar es salaam, Morogoro to Mikumi National Park

    What is Mikumi National Park famous for? Mikumi is Tanzania's fourth-largest national park. It's also the most accessible from Dar es Salaam. With almost guaranteed wildlife sightings, it makes an ideal safari destination for those without much time. Mikumi National Park is a national park near Morogoro, Tanzania with an area of 3,230 km² that was established in 1964. It is the fourth largest in the country. The park is crossed by Tanzania's A-7 highway. What is the best time to visit Mikumi National Park? June to October June to October is the best time to visit Mikumi National Park. During the dry season, the wildlife concentrate around waterholes and rivers – making it easier to spot them.

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    7 Days Zanzibar Experience and Safari

    10. 7 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Experience

    From peaceful sunsets of the wilderness to dangerous glimpses of thrilling carnivores of Africa, this 7 Days Tanzania Safari trip is an electrifying rollercoaster of diverse experience and emotions. Wave at Africa`s big five kings of safari; lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes and hippos, from a comfortable distance from an opted hot air balloon ride in the Serengeti savannah plains. Take home exciting memories of World`s largest crater, the Ngorongoro and discover the natural beauty of Zanzibar island, adding canoeing and wind surfing thrill to your safari expeditions. Below are the details for the 7 Days Tanzania Safari:

  • Day 1: Arusha - Transfer to Serengeti
  • ou will be picked from your Arusha hotel at 7a.m. and immediately depart for Great Serengeti, home to the big five and numerous plains game. Spend the rest of the day game viewing within the park with lunch served at the lodge. Afternoon game drive is at 4o`clock.

  • Day 2: Serengeti - Game drives
  • This whole day, have breakfast then depart for a full-day game drive carrying parked lunch with you. Enjoy searching for wildlife in this vast savannah land. Picnic lunch will be served at lunch time.

  • Day 3: Serengeti - Transfer to Ngorongoro
  • Have an early breakfast then depart for Ngorongoro arriving before lunch time. Have an introductory game drive once you arrive at the park en route to the lodge for lunch. Game drive is at 4p.m.

  • Day 4: Ngorongoro - Transfer to Arusha - Zanzibar (By flight)
  • Have breakfast and depart for Arusha to arrive by lunch time. Have lunch in Arusha before being dropped at the airport for a flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be transferred to the hotel.

  • Day 5 & 6: Zanzibar
  • Day 7: Transfer to the airport (By flight)
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