Halisi Africa Tours

8 days/ 7 nights Authentic Zanzibar | Stone Town & Mangapwani Beach

8 days/ 7 nights Authentic Zanzibar | Stone Town & Mangapwani Beach

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8 days/ 7 nights Authentic Zanzibar | Stone Town & Mangapwani Beach

Overview

This tour offers a combination of Zanzibar’s UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town or Mji Mkongwe in Swahili meaning “ancient town” – the capital and cultural heart of Zanzibar, where little has changed in the last 200 years – and Mangapwani Beach on the southwest coast of Zanzibar Island – in a pleasant village area that offers a wide range of marine and cultural experiences.

Tour Features

  • This is a private mid-range tour using hotels
  • This tour can start on any day, subject to availability
  • The accommodations and destinations of this tour can slightly be customized
  • This tour is suitable for solo travelers, couples, families and small group of friends
  • This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older. Children under 16 receive a discount

Special Features

  • Stone Town Historical Walking Tour
  • Spice Tour
  • Experience a cooking lesson on authentic Swahili cuisine
  • Tumbatu Island Authentic Tour
  • Zanzibar Horse Riding – Riding Lesson

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Highlights

  • All transfers and excursions in private vehicle with English-speaking guide
  • Meals and accommodations as described in the itinerary
  • All entrance fees
  • Bottled water in the vehicle while on transfers and excursions

Calendar & Prices

Day 1-3 Stone Town

Item Code: 13-12533

Situated on the western coast of Zanzibar’s Unguja Island, UNESCO-listed Stone Town is the oldest part of Zanzibar City and is the cultural heart of the island. The town’s photogenic winding alleys are fringed by grand historic buildings, bustling bazaars, a glorious sultan’s palace, and the intriguing House of Wonders – named as such for exhibiting running water and electricity as never before in 1883. Stone Town also boasts numerous sacred buildings – over fifty mosques, six Hindu Temples, a Catholic, and an Anglican Cathedral – all of which are beautiful in unique ways. Other highlights include sunset dhow cruises; spice tours to aromatic distilleries; and neighbouring Changuu Island, home to stunning sandy beaches, a historic prison, and dozens of giant, ancient tortoises.

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Day 1-3 Stone Town

Situated on the western coast of Zanzibar’s Unguja Island, UNESCO-listed Stone Town is the oldest part of Zanzibar City and is the cultural heart of the island. The town’s photogenic winding alleys are fringed by grand historic buildings, bustling bazaars, a glorious sultan’s palace, and the intriguing House of Wonders – named as such for exhibiting running water and electricity as never before in 1883. Stone Town also boasts numerous sacred buildings – over fifty mosques, six Hindu Temples, a Catholic, and an Anglican Cathedral – all of which are beautiful in unique ways. Other highlights include sunset dhow cruises; spice tours to aromatic distilleries; and neighbouring Changuu Island, home to stunning sandy beaches, a historic prison, and dozens of giant, ancient tortoises.

Day 3-7 Mangapwani

Situated on the northwestern coast of the beautiful Tanzanian island of Zanzibar, Mangapwani, meaning Arabian Shore, has a deep history of the black market slave trade. History enthusiasts can visit the Mangapwani Slave Chamber, or Slave Cave, a structure built to keep slaves until they were sold. Visitors can also look forward to exploring the Mangapwani Coral Cave, a deep natural cavern said to be a secret hiding place for the illegal slave trade after it was abolished; and stroll along the small but pristine beach along the coast and enjoy a drink under the trees at the beach bar.

Day 3-7 Mangapwani

Situated on the northwestern coast of the beautiful Tanzanian island of Zanzibar, Mangapwani, meaning Arabian Shore, has a deep history of the black market slave trade. History enthusiasts can visit the Mangapwani Slave Chamber, or Slave Cave, a structure built to keep slaves until they were sold. Visitors can also look forward to exploring the Mangapwani Coral Cave, a deep natural cavern said to be a secret hiding place for the illegal slave trade after it was abolished; and stroll along the small but pristine beach along the coast and enjoy a drink under the trees at the beach bar.

  • star rating  What an enjoyable and informative experience! It far surpassed my expectations, providing a fun interactive guide and loads of Zanzibarian spices to learn about. Not only was I able to… read more

    allysonbeb
    May 1, 2021
  • star rating  We spent the day taking a boat out to Tumbatu Island and then took a tour of the old ruins, the school, beautiful trees, and were able to meet and… read more

    Michele R
    May 17, 2021
  • star rating  I wish I can check more than one activity because Hamza was our go-to for all things while we were in Zanzibar. From the great Stone Town tour walking, to… read more

    Savichach5
    May 6, 2022
  • star rating  We wanted an authentic African experience in Zqnzibar and we decided to visit Tumbatu island. This was the best decision! We came accross Hamza and he organized everything really well.… read more

    spelcashantim
    March 2, 2022
  • star rating  This tour with Halisi Africa Tours is a must! It provides an in depth look at the variety of fruits and spices found in Zanzibar and our guide Hamza… read more

    Michele R
    February 21, 2021
  • star rating  Loved learning about all the spices grown on the island, tour had fun interactive tasting of spices, tour guides made beautiful jewelry and baskets to carry samples out of banana… read more

    Kira G
    December 22, 2021
  • star rating  I did more than one activity. I went for Kilimanjaro climb, Safari,snorkeling ,Beach on Zanzibar and spices tour.they we’re all well organized

    Riomkn1943
    February 19, 2022
  • star rating  Zanzibar is quite the honeymoon destination, and Halisi Africa tours mostly deal with private tours, so it is sometimes lonely. Having said that, Hamza my tour guide was fantastic throughout… read more

    852zakr
    July 30, 2021
  • star rating  Nature Lovers Forest Excursion – Halisi Africa Tours is the best company I have found on the island of Zanzibar. We visited Jozani Forest and mangrove with our guide Hamza for a half day… read more

    Michele R
    February 18, 2021
  • star rating  Halisi Africa Tours: – Hamza and his team are awesome, me and my friend had a wonderful holiday in Zanzibar and Hamza he arrange everything. Transport was always on time, guides are knowledgeable and… read more

    Alain25012
    February 25, 2020

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