Zanzibar island tours
Zanzibar island tours : Zanzibar Island is an archipelago which is located in the Indian ocean and it is found in Tanzania. The different beaches of Zanzibar island include Nungwi beach, Paje beach, Kendwa beach, Bwejuu beach, Jambiani beach, Kizimkazi beach, Matemwe beach, Michamwi beach, Fumba beach among others. Zanzibar island is known for its white sand beaches which can be explored during a holiday on the island.
During tours on Zanzibar island, many days can be spent relaxing and even 3 days can be spent on a holiday in Zanzibar. You can spend as many days during trips to the island engaging in a number of activities on Zanzibar island.
The best time for a visit to the Zanzibar island is during the dry season around June to October. Zanzibar island experiences the rainy season and the dry season with the rains received around March, April and May. Rains are also received around November and December.
The weather during the dry season favors the various activities which are carried out during Tanzania tours to Zanzibar island making it an ideal time for a holiday on the island. Each individual’s holiday experience on the island varies depending on the time of their travel.
Excursions in Zanzibar
The different activities which are carried out during tours on Zanzibar island include the following;
Spice tours
Zanzibar island is also referred to as a spice island. There are various spice farms which are found on the island where spices such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger among others.
There are also various tropical fruits which can be tasted during a tour on Zanzibar island such as mangos, papaya, grape fruit, oranges bananas, pineapples, tangerines among others. When visiting the spice farms, the visitors get to learn the uses of the different spices, how they are planted and harvested.
The spices are also used for food preparation and for seasoning food such as salt and pepper and other spices. These spices are also used for medicinal purposes.
Jozani Chwaka bay national park tours
Jozani forest is another destination which can be visited during tours on Zanzibar island. The forest is found south east of the island and is home to the red colobus monkeys.
During a tour in Jozani Chwaka bay national park, boardwalks are carried out at the destination where various bird species can also be seen. It is also the only national park which is found on Zanzibar island.
Wildlife species such as red colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, civets, bush pigs as well as antelopes.
Stone town tour
Stone town is a historical town which is found on Zanzibar island which portrays the cultural mix of the people of the island.
Tours around the ancient winding alleyways of Stone town are also carried out during holidays on Zanzibar island and they involves walks in the town, shopping, enjoying bazaars among other activities. These tours are also done around the old buildings in the town, the mosques, the old slave market, the house of wonders, the Old fort, and Sultans palace among other places.
A stone town tour involves a guided tour with a professional guide around the town. It is located on the western shore of Zanzibar island and in the heart of the island. Stone town is also a world heritage site which is visited by many tourists during their holidays in Zanzibar.
Kite surfing
Another activity which is carried out during a holiday on Zanzibar island is kite surfing. Some of the places where this activity is done include Paje beach, Jambiani, Nungwi, Matemwe beach and also Kiwengwa beach. Paje is considered the best place to engage in kite surfing during a holiday.
Kite surfing is an exciting experience on Zanzibar island which is done on the Indian ocean. Both beginners and experienced surfers can engage in the activity during their holiday in Zanzibar.
The best time to engage in kite surfing is during the month of June to October and also December to March. There are stores on the island where gear for kite surfing can be rented and different operators also offer lessons.
Prison island tour
Tours to the Prison island can also be carried out during a holiday on Zanzibar island. The prison island is also referred to as Changuu island.
The prison island is located north west of Stone town and can be accessed by a boat from Stone town. The island has beautiful scenery and is also home to the giant Aldabra tortoises. The tortoises were a gift and this island is among the few places where these Aldabra tortoises can be seen.
There are about one hundred giant tortoises on Changuu island which are over 200 years old. The ages of these tortoises is written on their shells.
A variety of water sports are also carried out on Zanzibar island such as snorkeling and diving kayaking, fishing, boat rides on traditional dhows.
Snorkeling at Mnemba is among the activities which are done during tours on Zanzibar island. There are other spots on the island where tourists can engage in snorkeling as they explore the island. The best time of the year to engage in snorkeling during a tour to Zanzibar island is around July to September and also in January and February.
Around Zanzibar island other locations apart from Mnemba where snorkeling can be carried out include Tumbatu island, Prison island, Chumbe island among others. some of the aquatic species which can be spotted around the island include dolphins, barracudas, snappers, white tip reef sharks, moray eels, tunas, trigger fish and many others.
Diving spots around Zanzibar island include the southern coast of Zanzibar, the south eastern coast of Zanzibar, Mafia island, Pemba island, Mnemba atoll among other places. Around Kizimkazi, diving can also be done and shark reefs can also be seen and Jambiani, Paje, Bwejuu and Dongwe are also good diving spots when visiting Zanzibar.
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