The so-called Spice Tour, during which guests are driven to the spice gardens on the island, has become famous. The driver takes them to coconut and clove plantations, shows them cinnamon, cocoa and pepper trees as well as many other spice bushes and explains the respective fruit or its processing. You should not miss this scenic excursion. On the way there is the old sultan’s palace (Maruhubi Palace), there you can visit the garden with harem for 99 women. Also worthwhile is a trip to the south coast of the island, more precisely to the fishing village Kizimkazi. From there you can take a boat trip to the reef, where wild dolphins often cavort in close proximity to the boat. The captain will allow you to jump into the water and swim with the animals.

A guided city tour through Stone Town is highly recommended. Stone Town, also known as Mji Mkongwe (Swahili for “old city”), is the oldest part of Zanzibar City, the capital of Zanzibar. This part of the city is an excellent example of the Swahili style of cities on the east coast of Africa. You can see the influences of African culture, which have been combined with Arab, Indian and European culture for decades. Due to the construction of several apartment buildings in Stonetown, the city has unfortunately lost some of its charm. Nevertheless you can still feel the atmosphere of the old city, especially in the western part. There you can stroll through the narrow streets and admire the beautiful massive wooden doors and balconies. First you will visit the over 100 years old market with its variety of tropical fruits and spices. Afterwards you will visit the protestant cathedral in Mkunazini, which was built in 1874 on the site of the former slave market. Your guide will tell you about the slave history of the island and show you the place where the unfortunates were auctioned off. Our next stop is the National Museum of Zanzibar, also called Peace Memorial Museum. The museum has an extensive collection of the natural history and artifacts of the island. Then we will go to the Forondhani Gardens where you will see the former British Consulate, a place where researchers like Dr. Livingston and Stanley came before they started their safaris. Then you will explore the Old Fort, which is only a few metres away, and the highest building in Zanzibar, the House of Wonders, built by the Sultan as a ceremonial and administrative building. During a refreshing walk through the narrow streets you will see the old houses, most of which are more than 150 years old. The tour is rounded off with a visit to Dr Livingston House. An entrance fee is required for the museum. The last stop on the tour is Marahubi, where the ruins of the Sultan Barghash Palace can be seen. Some of the houses are in poor condition and the Stone Town Conservation Authority is coordinating the restoration of these houses to restore the town to its original glory.