Travel and transport agencies Stone Town

The 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...).

This 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 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 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.

Car 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.

Based 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".

This 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.

Cabs 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.

The 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.

This 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 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 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.

This 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).

Airline 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.

Zanzibar'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.

Director 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 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 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.

At Post or in Internet cafés.

Convenient to send mail to his friends. You can purchase beautiful stamps with your postcards directly in stores.

Boutique boutique located on the road separating the old town from the new town. Possibility to request a chip and activate the Internet, prepaid credit purchase. Refills then buy in many small kiosks across the island.

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Zanziplanet 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.

Founded 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.

This 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.

The 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.

Ngaya 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.

This 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.

This 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.