Three easy day trips that show Zanzibar beyond its beaches.
Zanzibar is famous as the Spice Island. Several short excursions are easy to combine with a beach stay or Stone Town visit.
Quick FactsHalf day on a farm to see cloves, vanilla, cinnamon and more.
Short boat trip from Stone Town to see giant tortoises.
Home of the endemic Zanzibar red colobus monkey.
Each takes half a day.
Guides show spices growing and invite you to smell and taste. It is touristy but informative and a lively introduction to island agriculture.
Changuu Island holds an old prison building and a sanctuary for giant Aldabra tortoises. Boats leave from Stone Town; snorkelling is possible.
The park protects the rare Zanzibar red colobus. Walk the boardwalk through mangrove and forest. Keep your distance from the monkeys.
Add these to Stone Town or your Zanzibar stay. See also primates of East Africa.
Frequently Asked QuestionsIt is a fun introduction, if you like food and plants.
Yes, giant Aldabra tortoises.
The Zanzibar red colobus.
Possible but tiring; spread them out.
A maze of coral-stone alleys, carved doors and spice-scented markets.
Explore →White-sand beaches and Stone Town’s history — the natural close to a Tanzania safari. Plan a Zanzibar stay with Ameera Africa Safaris.
Explore →Great apes, forest monkeys and troops of baboons across the region’s forests.
Explore →Tides, sandbars and sunsets: how Zanzibar’s main beaches differ.
Explore →Tell us your dates and interests and we will design the route around you.
