Traditional Safari Blue dhows anchored over turquoise water by a white sandbank in Zanzibar

Stone Town · Zanzibar

Every corner of Zanzibar, one trusted team

Airport transfers, island excursions and last-minute safaris — booked in minutes on WhatsApp, run by a licensed local team.

Excursions worth waking up for

Safari Blue, Stone Town, Mnemba, spice farms and more — with clear prices and no surprises.

From the airport to the Serengeti

We meet you at Arrivals, drive you across the island, and can have you on a mainland safari by tomorrow.

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The House of Wonders and Old Fort in historic Stone Town, Zanzibar

The excursions

Stone Town, up close

Walk the winding lanes of the UNESCO old town with a local guide — carved doors, the market, the House of Wonders and the spice-trade history behind them.

Snorkeler over a coral reef in the clear turquoise water off Mnemba, Zanzibar

On the water

Turquoise water, living reefs

Snorkel the Mnemba atoll, chase dolphins at dawn and drift over coral gardens with our boat crews.

Safari Blue, the classic

A full day on a traditional dhow — snorkeling, a seafood lunch and a swim off a white-sand bank.

Excursions

Popular tours & prices

Safari Blue dhow trip over turquoise water

Safari Blue

full day · from $55 pp
Stone Town guided walking tour

Stone Town Tour

half day · $15 pp
Mnemba snorkeling excursion

Mnemba Snorkeling

half day · $55 pp
Jozani Forest red colobus monkey tour

Jozani Forest

half day · $30 pp
Zanzibar spice farm tour

Spice Tour

half day · $30 pp
Prison Island giant tortoise tour

Prison Island

giant tortoises · on request
A dhow moored at the Nakupenda sandbank, a strip of white sand in a turquoise sea

Nakupenda

Sandbanks that appear with the tide

Sail out to Nakupenda — a ribbon of white sand in the middle of the ocean — for a fresh seafood picnic and nothing but sea in every direction.

An air-conditioned vehicle ready for an airport transfer in Zanzibar

Getting around

Met at Arrivals, driven anywhere

A licensed driver waits at the airport with your name — air-conditioned cars, flight tracking, and fixed prices island-wide.

Airport · Stone Town from $15

Nungwi & Kendwa $50, Paje $45, Jambiani $50 — plus car with driver ($50/day) and self-drive rental from $25/day.

A herd of zebra on the golden savanna at sunrise in a Tanzanian national park

The mainland

On safari by tomorrow

Last-minute day safaris from Zanzibar to Mikumi and Selous (Nyerere) — lions, elephants and the open plains, no long planning needed.

A signature of excellence

One message, one team, the whole of Zanzibar and beyond.

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Why us

A licensed local team, booked on WhatsApp

Based near Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, we handle transfers, excursions, car rental and mainland safaris end to end — with fast replies, clear prices and a secure payment link.

  • “Excellent”Rated on TripAdvisor · 24 reviews
  • 4Languages — EN · IT · FR · DE
  • 24/7Fast WhatsApp booking
Airport transfer vehicle

Transfers & pickups

Meet-and-greet at the airport, flight tracking and fixed-price transfers to every beach on the island.

Car rental in Zanzibar

Car & driver

Chauffeured cars at $50/day or self-drive rentals from $25/day — explore the island at your own pace.

Selous / Nyerere National Park safari

Last-minute safaris

Day trips to Mikumi and Selous (Nyerere) on the mainland — the big game, arranged at short notice.

Reviews

Rated “Excellent” by travellers

“Transfer from Jambiani to the Rock restaurant and back. Pleasant journey, kind and efficient driver, positive experience!”
Federica I · TripAdvisor
“Easy to book via WhatsApp and easy to pay using a link provided via email. On time and friendly service.”
Frane V · TripAdvisor
“Great way to see the island, price is reasonable, car was great, the guys were great to work with as well.”
Austin B · TripAdvisor

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How it works

Booked in three messages

No accounts, no deposits up front — just a quick chat and you are set.

  1. Message us

    Send your tour, dates and number of people on WhatsApp — get a clear price straight back.

  2. Confirm & pay by link

    We confirm availability and send a secure payment link by email — no cash needed on the day.

  3. We take it from there

    Your driver or guide is ready on time — transfer, excursion or safari, all handled by our team.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Where are you based?

We are a licensed operator based close to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, serving all of Zanzibar — Stone Town, Nungwi, Kendwa, Paje, Jambiani and the east coast.

How do I pay?

You book on WhatsApp and pay through a secure payment link we send by email — no cash needed on the day. Card payment is accepted.

Do excursion prices include transport?

Tour prices are per person for the excursion itself. Hotel pickup and transfers are added separately at a fixed price — just tick “Add pickup” or mention your hotel on WhatsApp.

Can you arrange a safari at short notice?

Yes. We run last-minute day safaris to Mikumi and Selous (Nyerere) National Parks on the mainland — message us and we will arrange it, often for the next day.

Tell us where you want to go

One message on WhatsApp and we will plan your transfers, tours and safari — fast replies, clear prices, no booking fees.

Near Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar · info@therockislandtours.com · +255 745 593 330