SAMA TOURS
Read moreLocated in the heart of the labyrinth of the old town, Sama Tours is specialized in hotel reservations, transfers, plane and boat tickets, which can be really useful to go to Pemba or Dar by boat for example. And of course the excursions to Zanzibar. This agency has a long experience (created in 1991) and a good reputation, because it is reliable and has always maintained a good level of services. It is open to groups as well as individuals and can tailor-make trips to suit your needs.
ZANAIR
Read moreFounded in 1992, Tanzanian airline Zanair has an excellent reputation. It is one of the country's leading airlines, serving the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba, as well as smaller aircraft, mainly for Arusha, but which can also be offered in connection with airstrips to national parks on the Tanzanian mainland, especially Seronera in the heart of the Serengeti National Park. Frequent flights from/to Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, but also a charter flight to the Selous Siwandu Game Reserve for a safari.
UHURU TRAVEL & TOURS
Read moreThe Uhuru Travel agency takes care of the organization of stays in Zanzibar and on the continent (hotel reservations, ticketing). Many excursions are offered in Unguja (Jozani forest, dolphins in Kizimkazi, discovery of fruits and spices of the island, cultural and historical visit of Stone Town, dhow cruise at sunset, or visit of villages). Uhuru Travel also offers safaris in the northern, southern and western parks of Tanzania, as well as mountain trekking (Kilimanjaro...).
GALLERY TOURS & SAFARIS
Read moreThis tour operator is a must in Zanzibar. Javed Jafferji, also a photographer and editor, is a real specialist of the island who offers all kinds of accommodation (especially in Stone Town and Matemwe) and excursions. Like the "made in Zanzibar" on local crafts or the "taste of Zanzibar" on gastronomy... Quality of service guaranteed, recent vehicles, air-conditioned and well equipped. This tour operator also offers safaris on the continent (2 to 3 days or 5 to 7 days), in the parks of Ruaha, Selous, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Tarangire, Manyara, etc.
ISSA HAMAD DRIVER
Read moreIssa is an excellent driver who speaks very good English and has worked for many agencies before setting up his own business. He knows the whole island and the best logistical options for arranging transfers, tours in a 7-seater air-conditioned van, the standard taxi in Zanzibar even if you are only 2 or 4. It offers good prices without doing tours, simply taxi. Practical for those who would like to organize themselves their travels on the island. Very serious and friendly. Responsive on WhatsApp.
AURIC AIR
Read moreAuric Air is a Tanzanian airline, with offices in Mwanza, Dar es Salaam and Arusha. Some 30 destinations are served daily, from major Tanzanian cities to the most remote towns, as well as the main tourist destinations (national parks, Zanzibar, etc.). In addition, Auric Air provides a link between the famous Serengeti (Tanzania) and Maasai Mara (Kenya) parks. A reliable company operating 12-seater Cessnas at very competitive prices to Pemba, Mafia or Arusha.
AZAM MARINE
Read moreThe safest boat company to reach Dar es Salaam (new fleet) or Pemba (a little less new, but better than the other companies), from Zanzibar, and which has never seen its boats sinking... The boats providing the connection are Kilimanjaro I, II, III and IV and Sea Bus I, II, III. It is better to book your ticket the day before at the port, or on the website: now this online booking is very practical and new ultra fast boats make the trip from Stone Town to Dar es Salaam in an hour and a half.
ZANZIBAR FUNKY SCOOTER RENTAL
Read moreCar hire is becoming increasingly popular in Zanzibar, even if driving is not always easy. Renting a scooter - especially for those who already know how to drive one - is a good, inexpensive way of getting around over short distances. We advise you to have the scooter delivered directly to your hotel, rather than taking the road from Stone Town (very busy and chaotic, whatever your village on the island), as the villages only have dirt roads.
SPICE TRAVEL AND TOURS
Read moreBased in Stone Town, Spice Travel & Tours is an incoming agency offering a wide range of excursions on the Spice Island (Dolphins Tour, Spice Tour, Safari Blue, etc.), as well as safaris on the mainland in all the country's parks, including less-frequented ones (Gombe, Katani, Saadani, Mikumi). The agency's trained and experienced local staff can provide a wide range of services, including stopover assistance, accommodation bookings, transfers and flight/ferry ticketing. The agency can also provide a rental vehicle, so everything is "à la carte".
BLUE BIKES ZANZIBAR
Read moreThis small local company rents bicycles by the day or by the week (handy for getting around the area around your hotel). The bikes (blue) are recent and perfectly maintained, which is very pleasant. Blue Bikes offers interesting guided tours, either by the day (urban, architecture, spice farm...) or over several days: south (Stone Town, Chwaka Bay, Kizimkazi Makundunchi) or north of the island of Zanzibar (from Stone Town to Nungwi), from north to south of Pemba, and even on the Tanzanian coast from Tanga to Bagamoyo. An interesting initiative.
TAXIS ET BAJAJS
Read moreCabs are plentiful at the airport and in the center of Stone Town, in front of the Tembo Hotel and in Kelele Square. Official prices are high, but in reality - even at the airport counter - you can negotiate a discount of around 30% with a little patience, especially on long journeys. The bajajs recently introduced to Zanzibar are parked in the same place, and can also be found in front of the Darajani market. Handy if you only have a backpack to take to the airport, or if you want to return to Forodhani from Darajani.
AIR TANZANIA
Read moreThe national airline was established in 1977, but has been truly operational in the territory since the Tanzanian government gave it a truly national scope in 2015. Today, it serves all the country's major cities. From Zanzibar, the airline mainly serves Arusha and Dar es Salaam, with connections to Lake Victoria (Bukoba, Mwanza), Tanganyika (Kigoma), Central (Dodoma, Tabora), Southern (Mbewa) and mainly Eastern and Southern African countries. Competitive prices.
MODESTY TOURS AND SAFARIS
Read moreThis tour operator is a true expert in Tanzanian vacations, organizing all types of tailor-made stays in Tanzania and Zanzibar. On the mainland: self-drive itineraries, safaris, climbs (Kilimanjaro...), on the island: activities, excursions and day safaris. The team is highly professional and provides top-quality services, whether for individuals or groups, and for all budgets (budget, standard or luxury).
GO-GO ZANZIBAR
Read moreGO-GO Zanzibar is a tour operator offering a wide range of tourist activities in Stone Town. To discover the local culture, it offers all the classic tours of the island, including guided tours of Stone Town and, for nature lovers, an excursion to the Jozani forest. The agency also offers a variety of seaside hotels to suit all budgets. Finally, for safari enthusiasts, GO-GO Zanzibar offers stays in the national parks of mainland Tanzania, lasting one or more days.
SULEIMAN TRANSFER
Read moreSuleiman offers private transfers in 7-seater or 4-seater air-conditioned cars at low prices. The drivers are punctual and friendly, and Suleiman speaks French and is very responsive on WhatsApp. You'll need to book transfers in advance, both from the airport to the island's main resorts (Nungwi-Kendwa, Pajé-Jambiani, airport, etc.), and for excursions. He also knows the captains and can arrange snorkeling excursions and visits. He is also a French-speaking guide in Stone Town.
HOLIDAY VACATIONS AND SAFARIS
Read moreThe director of Holiday Vacation is Hassan, a Swahili from Zanzibar, who puts his knowledge and expertise in tourism at the service of his customers, offering them tours and excursions tailored to their needs. His agency organizes transport, accommodation in quality lodges and all the classic Zanzibar excursions. Its speciality: beach holidays in Zanzibar (from 3 days and 2 nights to 7 days and 6 nights) and safaris in Tanzania and Kenya.
E.A. HOLIDAYS
Read moreThis local tourist agency, one of the few in Pemba, takes care of airport-lodge transfers (excellent driver and vehicle), air ticket reservations, 4×4 rentals at all prices, and all the classic excursions: observation of flying foxes in the Ngezi forest, snorkeling in Pemba, visits to the Ngezi forest, to the essential oil distillery and to the ruins of medieval Afroshirazian villages, which are really hard to find... Kassim's friendly and professional agency is the best in Pemba.
REGIONAL AIR
Read moreThis Tanzanian company specializes in connections from/to Zanzibar with the national parks of mainland Tanzania, mainly for those wishing to combine safari and idleness. The company operates flights to Arusha and Dar es Salaam, and to all the airstrips of the Serengeti/Ngorongoro National Park (Seronera, but also to see the wildebeest migration: Grumeti, Kogatende, Lamai, Lobo, Ndutu, Serengeti South, Sasakwa), Ngorongoro National Park (Mwiba-Ngorongoro) Tarangire/Manyara (Chem Chem).
PRECISION AIR
Read moreAirline associated with Kenya Airways and KLM on international flights. On domestic flights to/from Zanzibar, there are some very interesting options in addition to the classic connections to Arusha, Kilimanjaro International Airport (Moshi) and Dar es Salaam: direct connections from Zanzibar to the Serengeti National Park airstrip: Seronera (the richest in wildlife), which avoids a stopover in Arusha and at least a day's 4×4), or with other towns on mainland Tanzania: Bukoba, Mwanza, Mbeya, Mtwara, Tabora, Dodoma, etc.
ABEID AMANI KARUME INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Read moreZanzibar's new international airport is brand new, next to the old one which has become a domestic terminal. You can arrive from Europe with an e-visa, paid for and validated online (new), or do everything yourself on arrival (bring euros). Domestic flights to Pemba, Dar es Salaam (Mafia connection) and Arusha in particular. On arrival, you'll find an ATM, an exchange office, a SIM card counter and cabs. Stores and cafés in the Duty Free zone.
SUN TOURS & TRAVEL
Read moreDirector Suleiman offers a wide range of excursions throughout Tanzania, specializing in the islands of Pemba and Zanzibar. This serious agency offers safaris of all kinds that you can combine in Tanzania, in the parks of Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Mahale, Katavi, Selous, Mikumi, Ruaha, but also in Kenya and Uganda. What's more, it uses high-performance 4×4 vehicles in the national parks, and has English-speaking guides. You can put your trust in this professional and human agency, which has been in business for over 15 years.
EAST AFRICAN MOTORCYCLES
Read moreEast African Motorcycles is a local agency offering an original outing: a motorcycle ride in Zanzibar, either as a guided tour of 1 to 4 days around the main island of Unguja, or as a simple motorcycle rental. Modern scooters, Vespa scooters (very practical for getting around Stone Town), motocross or retro motorcycles, sidecars - the models are numerous, and the bikes are well-maintained and very safe. The agency also rents motorcycles in mainland Tanzania (Lake Eyasi, Usambara Mountains, Lake Natron...). An original way for motorcycle enthusiasts to discover the country.
ZAMANI BIKES
Read moreZamani Bikes rents out classic or stylish, retro or recent Royal Enfield motorcycles, which can easily make their way along Zanzibar's village roads. They and their sidecars can be hired for guided tours. The small roads are ideal, as traffic is moderate and the scenery through banana plantations and mango groves is incredible. The mechanics check the bikes scrupulously to ensure their safety. Zamani Bikes also rents motorcycles on the Tanzanian mainland.
TÉLÉPHONIE
Read moreAt Post or in Internet cafés.
POSTE CENTRALE
Read moreConvenient to send mail to his friends. You can purchase beautiful stamps with your postcards directly in stores.
POSTE CENTRALE
Read moreHandy for sending letters or postcards.
POSTE CENTRALE
Read morePractice to send mail (if it arrives one day).
DHL EXPRESS CENTRE
Read moreFast and secure delivery service.
AÉROPORT DE PEMBA
Read moreThere are no direct flights to Pemba from Dar es Salaam and Arusha airports. Unguja-Pemba flights are operated by Coastal Aviation and Zanair. Located 7km from Chake Chake, it is a tiny airport, with a small refreshment stand selling some drinks and sweets on site. To get to Chake Chake from the airport, you must take a taxi which will cost you a maximum of 5000 TSH. You will be charged at least 30 000 TSH for Mkoni or Wete, 40 000 TSH for Fundu Lagoon Resort and 50 000 TSH for Manta Reef Lodge.
ZANZI PLANET TOURS & TRAVEL
Read moreZanziplanet Tours is a travel agency specializing in tailor-made itineraries in Tanzania and Zanzibar, even with complex logistics. It offers romantic dinners in beautiful settings, spa outings and activities such as excursions and safaris on the mainland. The agency is made up of a locally based team with personal knowledge of the hotels, tours. It also offers competitive airfares.
DHOW AND JEEP TOUR
Read moreFounded in 2004 by Zanzibari twin brothers Hassan and Hussein Mataka, natives of the island who grew up and studied in England, this agency combines local knowledge and international know-how to compose your holiday. Classic tours (Jozani Tour, Stone Tour, etc.), thematic tours in Zanzibar or safaris in Tanzania mainland. The two brothers focus on ecotourism and what this destination has to offer in terms of nature-friendly holidays. They like to share the history and culture of Zanzibar with their visitors.
AFRICA & BEYOND TOURS & TRAVEL
Read moreThis agency offers new and original tours in its Zanzibar Adventour packages, including underwater hunting, kitesurfing, horseback riding and jetskiing. It innovates by offering Zanzibar self-tours, original excursions in addition to the classic tours, such as the Swahili evening walking tour or the Stone Town photography tour. The agency also offers 2 to 4-day safaris on the mainland in Selous Park at competitive prices, including game drives.
MIGAO TOURS & TRAVEL
Read moreThe Migao Tours agency organises numerous excursions to Zanzibar, such as the visit of the Jozani Forest, the dolphins in Kizimkazi, the discovery of the fruits and spices of the island, the cultural and historical visit of Stone Town, the dhow cruise in sunset, or the visit of villages. The agency also offers many days of packages in Zanzibar, as well as safari on the continent.
SAFARI BY Z
Read moreThe Z Hotel has a local safari agency in Nungwi, and is the only one in the north of the island. When you know the quality of the services provided by this luxury hotel, you can envisage a safari with this agency with serenity. The accommodation, transport, guides, logistics and tour choices are all carefully selected, so you can trust them completely to go and see the Big 5 in the northern parks of mainland Tanzania. Also all the classic Zanzibar tours.
NGAYA TOURS & SAFARIS
Read moreNgaya Tours & Safaris is an agency based in Stone Town, offering all the island's classic excursions separately or in packages that generally include organization, hotel reservations and transfers, for stays of 4 to 7 nights in Zanzibar. The guarantee of a successful vacation with plenty of excursions to choose from. Tip: the agency organizes short safaris from Zanzibar on charter flights to Mikumi National Park, near Morogoro. The agency can also book local flights and rent vehicles.
SAFARI BLUE
Read moreSafari Blue has become one of Zanzibar's must-see attractions. In fact, the dhows are very numerous in season - too numerous, in fact. On the program: snorkeling above the coral reefs, somewhat damaged by so many visitors, swimming and a stop on a sandbank to taste some fruit, then discovery of a magnificent mangrove lagoon and, finally, lunch on a beach: fish, chicken, beef, squid, octopus, cuttlefish, cicadas... a profusion! Each group has its own table, and it's very busy, but fun.
TRAVELSAVINGS
Read moreThis 100% local, family-run agency, managed by Issa Khamis Issa, has been operating in Zanzibar since 2011, a guarantee of quality. It offers top-quality services in the organization of classic tours of the island: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Blue Safari, Jozani Forest, as well as cultural tours rich in human encounters, such as the Swahili Culture Tour, and of course all boat trips to Zanzibar's most beautiful beaches and island transfers. Our guides are experienced and professional.
SUNSET CRUISE IN DHOW
These traditional dhows of the Swahili coast offer an opportunity to watch ...Read more
NAKUPENDA TOURS ZANZIBAR
Read moreThis is a small local French-speaking agency run by Nora (who is Belgian) and her Zanzibari husband. They organize all types of excursions in Zanzibar: visits to Stone Town, Spice tour, Nakupenda Beach, Prison Island, dhow cruises, swimming with dolphins, blue safari, snorkeling..., and everything else possible in Zanzibar. Nora can book all your transport and accommodation requirements. And if you fancy a safari on the mainland for one or more days, she'll organize it with professionalism.