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The 15 Best Zanzibar Tours & Day Trips

720 tours  ·  from $12 a head

Almost everything on the archipelago runs from Stone Town or the northern beaches, and most of it is a boat. These 15 cover the old town, the reefs, the sandbanks and the spice farms, with prices, pickup points and how much of the day is actually spent on the water.

From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal - The 4:30 to 6:10 am hotel pickup
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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

1.Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

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

Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi for a full-day safari with wildlife, bush lunch, park fees, guides, and hotel transfers included.

“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 - Riding northern Zanzibar on roads and rough tracks
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Zanzibar: Quad Bike Adventure departing from Kendwa or Nungwi

2.Quad Bike Adventure departing from Kendwa or Nungwi

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,233 reviews · 4 hours · from $72

Ride new quad bikes from Nungwi or Kendwa to two beaches and a local village on a four-hour Zanzibar adventure with guides and transfers.

“Great! Really dusty at times but still a really good experience with all sorts of terrains and visiting of the village and the beaches. Coconuts and pineapples were also amazing in addition to the unlimited water you got from the guides. A definite recommend.”

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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch - Stone Town: a two-hour walk through Zanzibar’s old core
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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch

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

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

Review of Zanzibar’s Stone Town, spice farm, Prison Island and lunch tour, with honest advice on value, timing, guides, boats and what to expect.

“Was a really fun and comprehensive tour, I did feel a little lost at the optional Slave Market museum, but other than that it was pretty wonderful, spice farm was great and the stone town&prison island tours were very interesting. Just prepare your stomach because the boat for prison island can get a little rough.”

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From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure - Dolphin watching without a guaranteed script
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From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

4.Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

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

Review of Zanzibar’s Mnemba boat trip from Kendwa, with dolphin watching, coral reef snorkeling, sandbank stops, tips, value, and practical details.

“Excellent day we had with this tour. Our tour guides were excellent and very accommodating! Would highly highly recommend”

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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights - The early hotel pickup and airport transfer
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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

5.Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

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

Review of a Zanzibar day safari to Nyerere National Park with flights, game drives, bush lunch, guides, and practical tips.

“An incredible experience, absolutely loved the day! It was well organised from the pick up to the airport to boarding the flight and once landed in Selous. The guide was great, informative and did all he could for us to see as many animals as possible. I would certainly recommend this to anyone looking to do a day's safari from Zanzibar.”

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Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch - Prison Island: cells, stories, and enormous tortoises
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Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch

Skydive Zanzibar | Tandem Skydive - The climb to 10,000 feet
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Skydive Zanzibar | Tandem Skydive

7.Skydive Zanzibar | Tandem Skydive

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

Review of Skydive Zanzibar’s tandem jump, including the beach landing, safety briefing, views, price, photos, weather rules, and booking tips.

“Skydive Zanzibar offered an unparalleled experience that I'll never forget. It was the perfect birthday gift for my girlfriend, providing both of us with breathtaking views and an adrenaline rush unlike any other. The staff were professional and ensRead more”

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Mnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkeling with Optional Lunch - Getting to Muyuni Beach and onto the boat
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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

Review of Zanzibar’s Mnemba dolphin swim and snorkeling tour, with practical details on reefs, wildlife ethics, transport, lunch, and value.

“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 - Getting started with hotel pickup
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Zanzibar: Prison Island, Stone Town, & Spice Farm Tour

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

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

Review of Zanzibar’s Prison Island, Stone Town, and spice farm tour, with practical advice on timing, value, guides, lunch, and what to expect.

“This was an enjoyable full day trip and our tour guide was really good in explaining the history and showing us all the places of interest at Prison Island, Stone town and Spice Farm. We were treated to lunch at the spice farm. The driver was also very friendly and very careful on the roads. Thank you so much.”

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Zanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch - Leaving Stone Town by traditional dhow
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Zanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch

11.Prison Island & Nakupenda Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch

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

Review of Zanzibar’s Prison Island and Nakupenda boat tour, with giant tortoises, snorkeling, seafood BBQ, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“The tour was well organised. We visited the giant tortoises, were given some interesting history on prison island and had a meal at the stunning sandbank. The sandbank has plenty of seating space in the shade and food cooked there for all the tours. Sadly we couldn’t snorkel as the waves were too big that day. One side of the bank was very calm and perfect for floating in the gorgeous, stunningly turquoise water. Lovely day with a friendly group.”

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Zanzibar; Prison Island, Nakupenda, StoneTown Tour with BBQ - Prison Island and its giant tortoises
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Zanzibar; Prison Island, Nakupenda, StoneTown Tour with BBQ

12.Prison Island, Nakupenda, StoneTown Tour with BBQ

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

Review of Zanzibar’s Prison Island, Nakupenda Sandbank, Stone Town and seafood BBQ tour, with practical advice on timing, crowds and value.

“This tour was great. Driver was on time to pick us up to our hotel. The tour was just as described. Lunch was good and enough for everyone. Wish we had some time to walk on our own in old town but other than that everything went well.”

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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch - Stone Town: a two-hour walk through Zanzibar’s old core
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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice tour & Prison Island with Lunch

Zanzibar: Transparent Kayak and Drone (with Pickup Included) - Starting from Nungwi or Kendwa
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Zanzibar: Transparent Kayak and Drone (with Pickup Included)

14.Transparent Kayak and Drone (with Pickup Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 427 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

Review of Zanzibar’s transparent kayak and drone tour, with hotel pickup, aerial photos, beginner-friendly help, pricing, tips, and honest advice.

“Absolutely amazing experience! We were picked up from the hotel right on time, which was a great start. The session on the transparent kayaks was incredible — made even better by the friendly and professional staff. The guide was extremely kind, helpful, and patient. He showed us many creative poses and angles for the drone shots, really taking his time to make sure everything was perfect. His attention and energy made the whole experience feel personal and relaxed. The drone photos were absolutely stunning and we received a large number of high-quality shots the same day! Truly a 10/10 experience — highly recommended for anyone looking for something unique and…”

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Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin - Snorkeling Mnemba’s coral reef
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Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin

15.Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin

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

Swim near wild dolphins, snorkel Mnemba’s coral reefs, and visit a tide-shaped sandbank on this affordable Zanzibar half-day tour.

“This was an incredible experience. We went snorkelling first and then went on the boat to the other side of Mnemba island. The crew drove us near to where the dolphins were jumping in and out of the water and we were able to take videos of them while underwater. We loved it!”

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