The Rock restaurant on its coral rock in the turquoise sea, Zanzibar

Island day trips & iconic sights · Stone Town

Zanzibar's icons, up close.

From lunch at The Rock to a turquoise sandbank, a snorkel over the reef and a dhow at sunset. We plan the day, collect you from your hotel and show you the island through local eyes.

The Rockthe island's icon
Hotelpick-up included
Locallicensed guides
Every dayall year round

Our trips

Pick your day.

Half-day and full-day excursions, private or in a small group, always with a licensed local guide and hotel pick-up included.

IconicThe Rock restaurant on its coral rock, Zanzibar

The Rock Visit

The island's most famous table, perched on a coral rock in the turquoise sea. We time it with the tide and get you there for lunch or a sunset drink.

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Most popularA dhow on a turquoise sandbank in the ocean

Sandbank Trip

A short boat ride to a pure white sandbank in the middle of the ocean. Swim, sunbathe and take in the blues, with nothing around but sea and sky.

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ReefColourful coral reef in clear turquoise water

Snorkeling

Glide over living coral gardens full of colour and fish in the warm, clear water. Gear and a guide included, for first-timers and old hands alike.

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Full dayA traditional dhow moored at a white sandbank

Safari Blue

A full day on a traditional dhow: snorkeling, a turquoise sandbank, a seafood lunch on the beach and, if you are lucky, dolphins along the way.

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FamilyGiant Aldabra tortoises on Prison Island, Zanzibar

Prison Island

A short boat ride to Changuu to meet the giant Aldabra tortoises, some over a hundred years old, with time to snorkel and swim off the beach.

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EveningA dhow silhouetted against a golden Zanzibar sunset

Sunset Cruise

Sail out on a dhow as the sky turns gold over the water. The calmest, most beautiful hour of the day on the Zanzibar coast.

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Aerial view of a turquoise Zanzibar beach and reef

Why travel with us

The island's icons, done right.

Where to first?

Tell us your dates and your hotel. We plan the day and bring the boat, the guide and the timing to you.