Beach Excusion
Zanzibar Island
Overview
The beautiful Spice Island of Zanzibar on Africa’s east coast is brimming with culture and history, which appears with its exceptional geography of white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, and delicious Swahili fresh seafood that will undoubtedly create a once-in-a-lifetime experience during your stay.
Zanzibar Island is a top choice destination for many tourists looking to visit Africa for a beach vacation. Zanzibar Island, along with Pemba Island and many smaller Islands, forms the Zanzibar archipelago. Because of their rich history in the spice trade and numerous spice plantations, these islands are also known as the Spice Islands.
Zanzibar is ideal for beach vacations because it is located south of the equator, making the weather and climate hot and humid all year. The people of Zanzibar are interested in marine life; they fish for food and as a source of income. The majority of tourists who visit Zanzibar for vacations enjoy water sporting activities such as swimming, snorkeling, diving, and kite surfing, to name a few.
Are you planning a trip to Zanzibar? or have you already arrived and are looking for the best Zanzibar activities for your holiday? Bhuto Safaris will help you figure out general activities and where to begin.
Zanzibar Island offers more than just beaches, culture, and history; the Island also offers a variety of excursions to ensure a memorable vacation. We have planned a variety of activities for you to enjoy during your holiday. Stay in touch with us as we prepare to show you the wonders of the African continent.
Stone Town Tour
Stone Town is a very lively place with a mix of Arabic, African, Indian, and some Western cultural interaction. You can see mosques, churches, and temples as you walk through the streets of this historical site. Your guide will take you on a historical and cultural journey through the old slave market, the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, and the Sultan's Palace. If you want to go on a cultural excursion, Stone Town is the place to be.
Spice Tour
Portuguese traders brought spices to Zanzibar in the 16th century. Spice tours include a walking tour of spice plantations to see how spices, herbs, and fruits are grown. During your trip, you will learn about the importance of crops and sample some spices. Spice plantations are worth seeing because they contain spices, herbs, and tropical fruits such as clove, lemongrass, nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla, coconuts, chili, black pepper, and cardamom.
Sunset Cruising
This is an incredible thing to do while planning to visit Zanzibar. This tour is regarded as the best way to appreciate the beauty of the island's sunset. Depending on the area you're visiting, you can do the sunset cruise in Stone Town or at Nungwi and Kendwa beaches in northern Zanzibar.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling on one of an island's beautiful beaches is the ultimate experience. Although not everyone is interested in diving deep and breathing artificial air, seeing a wide variety of stunning marine life and the most beautiful corals is an unforgettable experience. Professionally trained and equipped snorkeling experts, as well as well-maintained and high-quality equipment, will prepare an unforgettable day for you on Zanzibar's most beautiful beaches.
Prison Island Tour
Prison Island was built to house violent prisoners and sick people, but it is now a hotel and one of the best tourist destinations in Zanzibar. You will have the opportunity to visit the tortoise sanctuary, which houses a large colony of Seychelles-imported giant tortoises. There will be an opportunity to touch the tortoise and most likely take the most amazing photos to save.
Pemba Island Tour
Pemba Island has a lot to offer in terms of exploring for such an unforgettable seaside vacation in Africa. Even as you travel to the Island through the Indian Ocean, which offers intriguing hints of the coral reefs at the bottom, you will have the sense that you are in for a unique experience. On the most beautiful beaches, you can go snorkeling, diving, and sailing. Traveling on Pemba Island is like exploring uncharted territory. Furthermore, you will be approached in a friendly manner wherever you go.