The famous safari activities in Zanzibar are; primate trekking, birding, city tour, beach exploration and guided nature walk.
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park.
This is the only national park in Zanzibar; situated at the east. It is a host to a collection of monkeys, though the most famous is the rare red Colobus monkeys. Other residents at this park include; over 50 butterfly species, about 60 bird species, and several plants. The park isn’t so vast, but very cheap and interesting; with activities such as primate trekking, photography, birding, and guided nature walk.
Stone town.
This is a historical town in Zanzibar city; one of the most vibrant and most visited places in Zanzibar. It is famous for its profusion of mosques, busying streets, ancient Arab, European and Africa styled architecture, and spice markets.
The must-visit places in this town are Old dispensary of Zanzibar, house of wonders, Giuliani Bridge, mosques and the Ngome Kongwe among others. The most remarkable way of uncovering this island is by walking through the streets. Note that getting lost in stone town is part of the experience you may need.
Spice Plantations
As you may think of Zanzibar, the word spice plantations; an economic activity that changed the fortunes of the zanzibaris, making them not only rich, but also known to the world drops into your heart. Examples of these spices include among others; nutmeg, cloves, Ginger, black pepper, jackfruit, and lemons among others. Spice plantation tour can be done at any time of the day, and lasts for about 30mins to 2 hours.
The local guide will take you through the plantation, climbing some trees to pick fruits of leaves, or even bend to uproot the stems. They explain about the different aspects of these plants, making you have a taste at the end of the tour. Interestingly, the spice visit is often wrapped with an amazing performance by the locals, and a gift from the locals.
Zanzibar beaches and islands.
The beach is one of the finest places to explore in Zanzibar; very calm, quite, and vibrant. It is one of the places to have fun, relax a little bit, enjoy sea foods, and take amazing photographs. The beaches are spread by the sea shores of the giant Indian Ocean. 8 favorite beaches in Zanzibar island are; Kendwa beach, Pongwe beach, Michamvi, Matemwe beach, Bwejuu beach, Kizimkazi beach, Nungwi Beach, and Paje beach.
There are several islands across Zanzibar, lined at the shoreline of the cost of east Africa at the southern part of Somalia; notably; Unguju island, the largest at 896,721, Latham island at 46,850, Pemba island at 406,808, mafia island at 46,850, Ukombe island, tele island, Nyange island, Mnemba island, Chumbe island, Changuu island, Tumbatu island, kwale island, Pungume island, Vundwe island, popo island, and Vundwe island.
Luxury Vs Budget holidays in Zanzibar.
A tour at Zanzibar Island is relatively cheap; though packages range from Budget to luxury. The offers of Luxury come with comfort, and first class services; notably accommodations, transfers on air, and having a one on one touch with the operators. If not financial constraints; then Luxury safari at Zanzibar is the way to go. On the other hand, a Budget safari is also seal with plenty of fun, adventure and variety of activities. The difference is the type of accommodation to engage in, mode of transportation, and selection of destinations to visit.
When to go?
You can get the best of Zanzibar any month of the year, except for the public holidays. the island experiences two rainy seasons; March to May for Long rains, thus not ideal for travel, November to December; fairly ideal for a holiday. However June to October and late December to February are relatively dry thus the most ideal for holiday times.
Where to stay?
There are accommodation facilities at the different regions of the island, including those at the different beaches. Most accommodations facilities at the beaches at luxury, though you can also get those at Budget. You may also choose to spend nights at the camps or hotels in town.
Safety and security.
From us to you, every tourist to the island is very safe and secure. The entire island and its attractions are well guarded, by well skilled armed men. The zanzibaris are very hospitable people, non-segregative and take all visitors as their own, and offering the necessary attention for the time of your stay. The water is clean, food safe for taking, and the environment is less polluted. The place may look ancient and traditional, by very secure and worth your time.
Zanzibar travel operators are several, but trusting one should be after a thorough research because once the first step is successful, the following activities at the island will be unforgettable.