We have included various tours in this section as they are a definite must if you will be staying in Stone Town for a couple of days and are tired of what you can see there. The Spice Tour and Jozani Forest are on the top of the list.

There are hundreds of places to see throughout the island, far too many to list on this website. If you let us know where you are planning on staying, we will give you advice on what to see, or help you arrange to go and see it.

Spice Tour

The name speaks for itself. This tour takes you to various areas where spices are harvested. Also recommended by us, you will have the pleasure of seeing cinnamon trees, nutmeg trees, vanilla trees (believe it or not) and the likes. You will be asked to smell and taste various spices and guess what they are, as well as witness harvesters climbing huge trees with no harnesses or protection, to bring down coconuts for your delight. The rest we will leave you to discover, as it is not good to spoil the fun.

Jozani Forest

This is a protected forest housing the endangered Red Colobus monkey. This is definitely worth a visit, if only to see the monkeys. Nature walks are offered through the forest and is a great way to see the wildlife on the island. Be sure to dress comfortably, as there is very little shade on the walk.

Nungwi is the one of the most popular places for diving on the island of Zanzibar. Although there are only 3 major reefs, most dive shops arrange diving out to Mnemba if you get tired of the local reefs.

Leven Bank
Max Depth: 40m
Due to the strong currents this is only for experienced divers. In our opinion this is the best reef off the island of Zanzibar. What makes it so attractive is the array of reef and pelagic fauna which includes Guitarfish, Tuna, Moray Eels, Barracuda, Dolphins, and White Tip Reef Sharks. There is a huge variety of coral with clusters of Honeycomb and Pillar Coral.

Hunga Reef
Max Depth: 20m
The reef is ideal for beginner divers and has a large variety of reef fish amongst some very well preserved coral. Large schools of Unicorn and Surgeonfish can be seen and the occasional Barracuda and Reef Shark.