Masingini Forest meaning ‘gullies in Swahili’, also known as the city forest, as it has a beautiful panorama over the city. With over 500 hectares of amazing tropical greenery, is a lush environment for a variety of plants and animal species. You can see monkeys and in particular the Red Colobus monkey, a lotus flower filled pond, a variety of palms and many other trees. A guided walk will last 1,5 hours.
Safari Blue, sea adventure in Menay Bay Safari Blue is definitely the most popular full-day excursion on the Island. Sailing from Fumba on the south west coast of the island in a dhow (a local boat), to a coral reef where you can snorkel in stunning turquoise water whilst spotting colourful fish, sunbathe on a sandbank, enjoy a seafood barbecue lunch on an inhabited island in the middle of the Menay Bay and swim in a natural lagoon. A fun-filled day on the sea.
You might start with a sunset dhow cruise from 4pm, then visit the popular street food market. Stone Town also offers sundowners in fancy rooftop bars and plenty of restaurants. On weekends live music and dancing in local clubs where events are organised.
Along these magnificent beaches it is possible to walk from peaceful Matemwe, to the more crowded Kiwengwa and Pwani Mchangani.
Nungwi and Kendwa are among the most impressive and touristic beaches on the island.
The southern Kizimkazi Bay is a favourite hangout for dolphins in Zanzibar for food, rest and socialising.
Enjoy the three fascinating sites off Stone Town in a half or full day sailing tour. From the local harbour our captain will bring you to one of the most peaceful sandbanks in Zanzibar.
It is a private nature reserve, one of the last pristine coral islands in Zanzibar. The park includes a fully protected coral reef sanctuary and forest reserve.
Following the abolition of the slave trade in town, this cave was thought to have been used by illegal traders to hide their slaves before sending them away through the tunnel to awaiting pirate ships.
Take a wonderful guided walking tour in the mature mahogany forest, as well as on the wooden pathway among the mangroves.