Up on arriving in Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume Internatinal Airport - AAKIA). Our driver will meet you at the Airport or Ferry Terminal for the transfer to your Hotel. The Driver will be showing your name
From this point you will start to testify the beautifulness of Zanzibar Island Paradise.
Stone Town Walking Tour – Forodhani Gardens: Located on the seafront since 1936, Forodhani Gardens was established for the silver celebration of King Khalifa. At night, it becomes a major attraction with markets where you can taste the great typical delicacies of the area at absolutely affordable prices.
Old Fort: Once you reach the Old Fort, you will be in the presence of the oldest building in Stone Town. Its architecture dates back to 1698 and 1701 on the ruins of a Portuguese shrine. Today, the fort is home to a lot of street vending activity, as well as theater performances for a few dollars.
In addition, our itinerary includes walking tours so you can get to know, Stone Town in depth to the following attractions: Visit to the Old Customs House, Darajani Market, Christ Church Cathedral and Hamamni Persian Showers.
Prison Island Tour - Is a hidden oasis which has a fascinating history. Famous for its population of Aldabra giant tortoises and the ruins of a former prison and hospital. Prison Island has a sinister history. Prison Island was uninhabited until the 1860s when the first Sultan of Zanzibar, Majid bin Said, gifted it to Arab slave owners who used the island as a prison for rebellious slaves Area.
In 1893, British First Minister, Lloyd Matthews, acquired the island and planned to build a prison on this tranquil outpost. Although the building work was completed in 1894, the prison never housed any inmates.
In the 1920s, Prison Island was transformed into a quarantine island that served British territories in East Africa. The prison buildings were converted into a hospital, and patients were monitored for 1-2 weeks before they were permitted to leave.
Zanzibar’s most talked about sea adventure is, a very special product comprising a full day excursion exploring the very beautiful Conservation area of Menai Bay, south-west of Zanzibar Island. Safari Blue’ departs from the fishing village of Fumba as Fumba is the most convenient location for exploring the wildlife, isolated sandbanks and rugged island scenery of the Menai Bay Conservation Area, we will take you to see the dolphins, sandbanks, islands and coral reefs of Menai Bay. Exploring the sandbanks, islands, lagoons and wonders of the Bay and the Indian Ocean in the comfort of our traditional dhows.
After snorkelling, if the tide permits, we move on to have lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon on a second sandbank near the island of Pungume. The sandbanks have been described by many clients as the most idyllic places in the world. Lunch will be a traditional dish of barbecued fish, rice, lentils and fish curry. Chilled fruit juice, mineral water, and bottled soft drinks are available throughout the tour. Join the crew for a sail on a “ngalawa” a local canoe with outriggers which has been carved from a single mango tree.
Beach Relaxing. After delicious breakfast You will be picked up from the hotel to the beaches, you will be getting time for relaxing and enjoying the beaches of Zanzibar; Sun bathing, enjoying the sunset from the beach.
After the fabulous tour in Zanzibar-holiday, depending on your departure flight time, you will be picked up from the hotel by our driver and transferred to the airport for departure back home.
Handpicked accommodations and tented camps featured in this itinerary
Dhow & Jeep Tour was founded in 2004 by Twin Brothers Hassan and Hussein Mataka. The brothers made every effort to create a reliable and stable travel company, since company promote the development of the tourism industry, to acquaint the guests with the unique history and culture of the Zanzibar, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and East Africa at all.
We pay great attention to ecotourism and strive to preserve our magical wonderful land for residents and visitors so that in the future they can continue to admire its stunning beaty.
Being one of the main tour operators of Zanzibar, we actively apply international experience, in-depth knowledge of local specifics, and professional approach for our clients to return home with unforgettable impressions.
OUR SERVICES
Preparing and organizing all sorts of excursions in the island of Zanzibar such as Stone town tour, Prison Island tour, Spice tour, Safari Blue tour, Dolphin tour, etc.
Accommodation bookings, our team will assist you in booking hotels, lodges and camps during your holiday in Zanzibar, and Tanzania.
Organizing transfers for our customers, Dhow and Jeep provides to our customer reliable and comfortable standard vehicles with the highly professional and smart drivers for all transfers like to Airport, excursion, and hotel transfers.
Preparing Safari packages and itineraries, Dhow & Jeep tours is an expertised tour company in organizing Safaris destination for tourist in mainland such as Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro, Kibale Forest, Mikumi National Park.
Honesty, Responsibility, Hospitality, are the main qualities of our staff.