Things to do in Tanzania

A walking safari of 1.5 to 4 hours through Arusha National Park is said to be unforgettable. Guided by an experienced ranger, you get up close with giraffes, buffalos, zebras, warthogs, and blue monkeys while learning about the park’s unique flora and fauna. You, for example, pass by an impressive waterfall, the Ngurdoto Crater, and […]

Explore Jozani Forest with a park ranger, and discover more about the medicinal properties of various plants, and the animals, birds, and reptiles that live in this tropical rainforest in the middle of Zanzibar. During the walk, you encounter troops of Zanzibars Red Colobus monkeys scrambling from branch to branch, in search of food. The […]

Did you know Zanzibar is actually a spice island? It’s famous for spices such as cloves, cardamom, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon. A local spice farm is therefore a must-see, as it is as fascinating as it is educational. Did you for example know that you can just peel cinnamon off a tree? Or did you […]

Discover the Tanzanian way of cooking, smack in the middle of a banana farm. Pick three local dishes and see and learn how they are prepared. Learn to cook pilau (spiced rice), makande (corn and brown beans in a lovely mix) or ndizi nyama (plaintains with meat), and get a taste of Tanzania!

A walk from Materuni to the Kuringe waterfalls is perfect for those who want to experience Mount Kilimanjaro without actually climbing it! From Materuni a local guide takes you on a beautiful walk to the amazing 70-meter-high waterfall in a 40-minute walk. At 2,500 meters above sea level, the path leads through valleys and tropical […]

Seeing Mount Kilimanjaro from a plane is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that allows for unparalleled views of the peaks and glaciers of this famous mountain. In a 45-minute flight, you pass over the mountain and get to see the different sides in one go. Perfect for those who are fascinated by Africa’s highest lone standing mountain, […]

The Safari Blue Experience is an amazing full-day sailing trip on a traditional wooden dhow to the stunning Menai Bay Conservation Area near Zanzibar where two snorkel spots filled with the most colourful corals and fish await you. During the day, you also visit a sandbank for a refreshing dip, satisfy your tastebuds with a […]

Chole Island is a small island just across a small channel from Mafia Island. It belongs to the Mafia Archipelago and makes for a nice visit because of its history, its ruins and the lush vegetation covering the island. After a short boat ride you land on Chole’s beach, after which you walk along the […]

Near the archipelago of Mafia, you can witness the seasonal migration of humpback whales as they move between the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and the cooler feeding grounds closer to South Africa. Step on a traditional dhow to go spot these giants of the ocean. Once the whales are in sight the boat […]

Get to know the rich history of Zanzibar by following the trail of the sultans, slaves, and explorers through the winding streets of Stone Town, accompanied by a guide. Visit iconic landmarks such as the former slave market, the House of Wonders and the Sultans’ Palace Museum and learn about the events that have shaped […]

The last remnants of the ancient city of Kua lay nestled among the overgrown forests in the south of Juani Island, part of the Mafia Archipelago. The ruins date back to the 12th century, but it’s not clear why the city ceased to exist. Experience the spooky but beautiful ambience of these ruins, with the […]

Near Mafia Island you can go swimming with the world’s largest fish – the impressive but gentle whale sharks that pass by the island from November to March. These gentle giants can grow up to be over 20 meters long, but despite their size they only feed on plankton and small fish. This makes it […]

Zanzibar is famous for its spices, and, partly because of the spice trade, has an impressive history. Both you can discover in this excursion, which first leads you to some of the town’s most famous historical buildings and places (i.e. the slave market and the Sultan’s Palace) and subsequently to one of the many spice […]

Sailing along the coastline of Zanzibar on a traditional Arabian dhow is a beautiful experience. Your dhow cruise departs at 4:30 pm from Stone Town and sails along the off-shores of this historical and fascinating town. As you sail, the sun slowly sinks into the Indian Ocean, painting the town and the skies in amazing pastel […]

Along Zanzibar’s northeast coast, near Mnemba Island, many bottlenose and spinner dolphins can be found. Go on a boat trip to see these sleek, grey creatures jack-knife through the water, sometimes showing off with playful jumps and twists. Of course, this is nature, and we cannot guarantee you will actually see these beautiful swimmers – […]