Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Sunset Cruise


Pick up from your hotel to Stone Town. At 16.30 embark the Dhow and sail around the little Islands that surround Stone Town while sipping cool drinks on board with a few bites. As you sail you will hear the wind whispering sweet little nothings.
If the sky is cloudless you will manage to take the most breathtaking pictures of the setting sun. Then sail back to shore where you will find your car waiting to take you back to your hotel.

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Spice Tour (half day)


A tour through the spice plantations to witness the numerous exotic spices, herbs and tropical fruit trees of Zanzibar.
You will have the joy to see Black Pepper and Vanilla vines, Cardamon bushes, Cinammon, Nutmeg and Clove trees just to name a few. A cup of spiced tea will be served during the tour and you will also have the chance of trying to climb a coconut tree after learning from the spice boys.
The tour will be combined with a visit to the Kidichi Persian Baths which was built for the second wife of the first Arab Ruler "Said Bin Sultan" who once lived at the Mtoni Place Ruins.

Stone Town Tour (half day)


A walk through the Stone Town passing all the historical sites including The Peoples Market which was opened in 1903, it has three difference sections, one for fish, one for meat and one for vegetables and fruits as well as Zanzibar's aromatic spices.
Visit the House Of Wonders (Bet el ajaib), Tippu Tip House, Former English Club (Africa House). Passing through the narrow alleys to will see the different types of interesting carved doors and wooden balconies. Visits also to the Old Fort, Palace Museum, Old Dispensary, Anglican Church (Former Slave Market) and other interesting places.

Jozani Forest Tour (half day)

About one hours drive from Stone Town you will find yourself walking through wild and rugged woods Visit the Mangrove swamp (Quite impressive) and ofcourse witness the Red Colobus Monkeys which are numerous only in the Jozani area. (Endemic and endangered)Population: APPROX. 2.454 since 1999 (POP. CENSUS), Jozani 1,000 in 9 groups (100%)

Nature walks are also a great way to see the wildlife on the Island.

Prison Island Tour


Half an hour from Stone Town by boat you will see this interesting Island which is also a home to the Giant Tortoises that were imported from Aldabra Seychelles since 1919. Prison Island is a wonderful place for sun bathing and snorkeling.
This Island was used as quarantine before the British built the prison for the Stone Town in the 1890s. The building never used as a prison though.

Snorkeling And Diving

The 5 Star PADI divers of One Ocean Diving Centre will take you on an authentic Dhow to Bawe Island where you can snorkel on the beautiful coral reefs and have lunch on board the dhow. The coral that surrounds the Island is amongst the best places for snorkeling.
You can also arrange for a superb dive nearby the Coast of Unguja Island.

Nungwi, Kiwengwa, Matemwe, Paje

A day visit to one of the bounty beaches enjoying the country, sea and sun.
And a delicate lunch somewhere on the way.

Safari Blue


Pick up from your hotel and head to the South West of Zanzibar to a place called Fumba. A 45 minute drive from Stone Town.
The tour begins by cruising around looking for the Dolphins but only to photograph and not to swim with. Then proceed to the sand bank where most of the time will be spent snorkeling around the beautiful coral.
At lunchtime you will take a boat to Kwale Island where you will have a barbecue lunch with a desert of various Zanzibar fruits that are on season, then a relax on the beach.
Dhow sailing is something interesting to participate in during this time and a walk to see the old falling Baobab tree is another thing be done at this moment before taking a ride again to swim in the warm lagoon. Then sail back to Fumba where your car will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.

Dolphin Tour


Pick up from your hotel and head via Jozani Forest (Home to the Red Colobus Monkeys) and on to Kizimkazi. Once there you will go with a small motor boat in search for the Dolphins (this depending if they want to show up for you to photograph) But there is about 85% chances of seeing them.
Please note that there is no guarantee to witness the dolphins and neither is it always possible to swim with them.