Zanzibar Activities & Excursions
Snorkelling & diving
Explore Mnemba Atoll and the reef-lined north-east coast. Glass-bottom boat trips suit non-swimmers; certified divers can arrange deeper reef and wall dives.
Dhow cruises
A traditional dhow sunset cruise is the quintessential Zanzibar evening — sailing the calm western waters as the sun drops behind the horizon.
Spice farm tour
Walk a working spice farm in the island’s interior, tasting and smelling the cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and cardamom that gave Zanzibar its “Spice Islands” name.
Stone Town tour
A guided walk through the UNESCO-listed old town — carved doors, the slave market, the Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens and the bustling night market.
Kite surfing & water sports
The south-east coast’s tidal lagoon and steady trade winds make Paje and Jambiani a kite-surfing hotspot, with lessons for beginners and gear rental.
Village & cycling tours
Cycle through fishing villages and seaweed farms, or join a guided village walk to meet local people and learn about daily life on the coast.
Cooking & food experiences
Learn to cook Swahili dishes with a local chef, or sample street food at the Forodhani night market — Zanzibar’s cuisine blends African, Arab and Indian flavours.
Prison Island & nature
A short boat ride from Stone Town, Prison Island (Changuu) is home to giant Aldabra tortoises, a small beach and a historic quarantine station.
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Snorkelling, diving, dhow cruises, spice tours, Stone Town walks, kite surfing and more — Zanzibar activities and excursions arranged as part of your Tanzania trip, with prices confirmed on request.
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After a Kilimanjaro climb or a Northern Circuit safari, Zanzibar is the perfect place to slow down — but the island offers far more than a beach. These are the activities we arrange most often, each added to your itinerary and confirmed in your written quotation.
Activities are arranged as part of a complete Exuberant itinerary
Things to do
Zanzibar activities,
arranged for you.
From reef snorkelling to spice farms and sunset dhow cruises, here is what guests add most often. Prices depend on group size, season and the rest of your itinerary, so we confirm each one in your quotation.
Good to know
Before you
book activities.
Location & transport
Activities are arranged as part of a complete Exuberant itinerary. Transport from your hotel depends on where you are staying — not every activity departs from every hotel. We confirm pickup arrangements in your quotation.
Duration
Durations vary with the activity, group and conditions. We confirm timing in your quotation rather than publishing fixed figures.
Entry fees
Applicable marine park, community or activity entry fees are included only where stated in your written quotation.
Equipment
Snorkelling and diving gear, kites and bicycles are arranged where the activity requires them. Confirm availability and any rental cost when booking.
Conditions
Marine conditions, tides, weather and wildlife affect water and nature activities. Sea state and sightings are not guaranteed, and some activities depend on tide times.
What we need for a quotation
Tell us which activities interest you, your dates and group size, where you are staying (or the area you prefer), and whether you are combining Zanzibar with a climb or safari.
How pricing works
Prices confirmed
in your quotation.
Zanzibar activity prices vary with group size, season, whether transport from your hotel is included, and how the activity fits with the rest of your trip. Rather than quote a single figure that may not match your itinerary, we confirm each activity’s price in your written quotation.
Most activities are added to a complete Exuberant itinerary — a climb, a safari or a Zanzibar stay booked with us — and priced together. Tell us what interests you and we will build it in.
Looking for a place to stay? See the Zanzibar accommodations we use across Stone Town, Matemwe and Nungwi.
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you’d like to do.
Share your dates and the activities that appeal. We will put together a Zanzibar itinerary with activities and transfers included.
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