Zanzibar 2026 Calendar of Events

This was a really fun and interesting experience. We were picked up at our hotel by Mwahdini and driven to the farm, where we were met by Abdi and then taken on a tour by Glassman. He showed us all of the plants and told us about their uses while his assistant made beautiful hats and bags out of leaves and flowers. We had a delicious lunch, with a vegetarian and non-vegetarian option, and had the opportunity to buy spices and perfumes/soaps. It’s obviously made for tourists, but is just lovely.

We had an outstanding tour with Mohammed. We learned so much and really enjoyed seeing the city with him. Highly recommend this tour on your first day!

Very knowledgeable tour, learnt a lot and was very happy with the duration.

The place was so nice and interesting. Our guide was great ( Mr Sajidin from www.sjafricatours.com He arranged all needed and we are thankful to him. We recommend him to any one who are planning to visit to this island as well as any others around Zanzibar.

Facing off Dolphins like freinds before in the middle of indian ocean. That alone, Prisoners island, with bigger tortoise. Friendly weather, moving ocean- This caught me off guard. Leaving waters allover in the morning, only to find nothing in the afternoon, and its all back in the evening.

Abu and Abdul were our driver and tour guide and they were amazing! Full of information and took some g er eat photos of us on thi activity if it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t have swam with dolphins. Abu the driver took us all around the island waited and even came to pick us up when it rained.

Great guides, great tour and delicious food 🥰 Can only recommend the tour was totally interesting and educational input.

We had the most incredible day on this excursion with our guide Mohamed and our driver Haji! The snorkeling was absolutely amazing, with crystal-clear waters and stunning marine life. The cooking class with Murtala was so much fun and engaging that we completely lost track of time, and unfortunately, we couldn’t make it to the last stop at the Emerson Hotel. However, the day was still fantastic overall and we had the best dinner. After the cooking lessons, it was getting a bit late, but Murtala was incredibly kind and opened his spice farm just for us. He even brought a fresh jackfruit for us to try, which was such a special touch. They were all so thoughtful and attentive throughout the entire day. I would definitely do this again — it was a truly unforgettable experience!

We booked the trip through our guide. First we went to a spice farm. It was very interesting. See the many different plants and taste the fruit. “What is this?” was asked again and again and we could guess the spices. Then we went to Stone Town. Our guide was very simply perfect and responded to our wishes. If you choose such a trip, be sure to take a private guide, you really have it. There's so much to see. Then back to TUI Blue Zanzibar for Dinner on the Beach. A really nice day also thanks to the dear Upendo. Let's feel comfortable. 👌😘

Very interesting walk. Please take a guide. So that he will explain everything. Very safe & friendly people. Even a handicap person could be taken around in a wheelchair

Very interesting tour with a great tourguide Imran. Highlights recomended.

Our city walk with Mohammad is recommended. With explanation, the history of Stone Town comes alive. The visit to the slavery museum was impressive.

It was such a pleasant experience! They organised a driver for us who told us some of the history of Zanzibar on our way into the town and then the tour itself was very good and our guide was very patient with us and took so many photos for us.

The tour was Amazon. Our host Andy was soo much fun. The tour operators were very accommodating with pickup and allowing us to bring our bags while transferring to another hotel as well. We had soo much fun, only thing is we expected ATV tours because somewhere in the description stated it. However visitor refunded half of the money for that mix up so I have no complaints. Andy was amazing he made me laugh when I was upset about the mixup of ATV’s I couldn’t have asked for a better host. And will be booking again with more friends when I return in March, thank you! Be prepared for an all day tour.

Luckmani was great. Very knowledgeable and offered to take photos. As a solo female traveler i had no concerns regarding safety. Great tour

This was one of the best excursions I've ever experienced. From pick-up to drop-off, everything went smoothly. Our tour guide and driver, Mohamed and Ali, were exceptional. They picked us up on time and kept us engaged during the drive by sharing fascinating history about Zanzibar and playing music.The tour was private, which my friend and I didn't expect but thoroughly enjoyed. Although we had to adjust the schedule due to unexpected weather conditions, everything turned out wonderfully. Our first stop was kayaking, and when we reached the beach, we were mesmerized by its beauty—it felt like a backdrop. We only spent a few moments before we headed to our next activity. After kayaking, we visited Mnemba Island, where we watched fishes and dolphins swimming. We even witnessed the Dolphins jump out the water! While swimming with the dolphins was an option, we chose to enjoy fresh fruit with Mohamed and the boat operator instead, while watching others enjoy the water.Next, we went horseback riding. Note that there is a weight limit for this activity. Nonetheless, it was a relaxing experience, and you have a guide accompanying you throughout the ride as they take breathtaking photos and videos of you.Our final stop was a cooking class with the locals, which was the highlight of our day. We learned about Zanzibar’s spices and cooked traditional Swahili dishes. My friend made a delicious vegetarian coconut curry dish, while I prepared pilaf rice. The meal was fantastic, and we enjoyed it together with our tour guides.In summary, if you're considering booking this activity, don't hesitate! It’s worth every penny, and I guarantee that you’ll have an amazing time.