Tanzania Giraffe Safaris operates
a number of excursions which are geared to the
satisfaction of the individual tourists but if these do
not meet your expectations we will make tailored
excursion just for you
Four hour
guided tour, which starts at Kibweni Palace through to
Kidichi. Here are the Persian Baths built by Seyyid Said
Sultan for his wife the Princess Shehrzard, one of the
family member of the Shah of Persia. You will then proceed
to Kizimbani spice plantations. Here you can see, touch and
sometime taste a wide variety of spices, fruits, herbs and
ornamental plants and flowers.
It is a
three-hour tour which begins at your hotel or entry point
where you walk and driven around the historic old city. Our
first visit the fruit market which was opened in 1904. Here
you will see and buy a variety of the tropical fruits and
spices. This is the best place where you will feel
multiculturalism of Zanzibar consisting of the residents of
different origin. From here you will then proceed to the
Anglican Cathedral at Mkunazini built by Bishop Streers in
1874 exactly on the site of the former slave market. The
guide will also show you the place where is believed that
slaves were kept before auctioned. The crucifix of the
Church came from the tree in Chitambo under which the heart
of Dr. Livingstone was buried.
From here the
next stop is the National Museums of Zanzibar commonly
called Peace Memorial Museums.There is a wide collection of
the natural history and artifacts to admire including the
drums of the last traditional ruler "Mwinyi Mkuu" who ruled
the southern part of the island. There is also what is used
to be Dr. Livingstone Medicinal box.
On your way to
Forodhani Gardens you will see the former British Consulate.
It is believed that the postmoterm of the body of Dr.
Livingstone was done. Many explorers too like Stanley came
to this building for administrative procedure before
exploration to the interior. Few metres from here is Old
Fort. This was first built by the Portuguese and used as a
chapel but changed its use to the garrison when the Arabs
took over then, a railway station and now an open air
Theatre with regular weekly cultural programmes. Next to
this is the tallest building in Zanzibar called House of
Wonders or locally as 'Beit-El-Ajaib". It was built by the
Sultan for ceremonial and administrative functions now is a
museum worthily visiting.
After this it
is your chance to walk around the narrow streets of the Town
where most of the houses date back to more than 150 years.
In this part of the Town you will see many bazaars, curio
shops, restaurants, stores selling a number items for the
souvenirs. Then you will visits Dr. Livingstone House. You
have to pay a small entry fee to see the Museum by same
name. The last stop of this excursion is Marahubi to see the
Palace Ruins built by Sultan Barghash in 1880
Situated on
the southern point of the island, Kizimkazi fishing village
is home to several schools of bottle-nosed dolphins and
Humpback dolphins, which can often be sighted following a
short boat trip from the village. If you are lucky, you may
be able to swim quite close to the dolphins, which can be a
very rewarding experience. We are doing this trip in the
afternoon to avoid the crowds of tourists in the morning,
which in big numbers disturbing the dolphins. Kizimkazi is
also the site of a 12th century mosque, the earliest
evidence of Islam in East Africa, and is thus worth a visit
for both natural and cultural reasons.
NORTH COAST (NUNGWI)
A full day excursion to the
extreme north of the island via Marahubi, and Mvuleni where
you can visit the Portuguese Ruins. There are number of very
interesting things to see and do including the traditional
fishing village itself with resident speaking a peculiar
swahili dialect. Then the turtle aquarium with various
species. A traditional boat yard and local market are
amazing. At the end of the walk you can either relax on the
sandy beaches or go swimming in the natural sea. Lunch and
refreshments are arranged there to taste local delicacies or
international food.
PRISON ISLAND BOAT TRIP
It is a
relaxation excursion that takes half-day on the beautiful
island off the Zanzibar Town. The use of the island has
changed overtime. Although it was originally built as a
prison it was never put into that function. Later it was
used as a quarantine of slaves for the whole of East Africa.
The remnants of the built are still visible. The island
offers a stunning view of the Town especially during the
night; there is very beautiful minor sandy beach where
swimming on the crystal waters is marvelous. The coral reefs
surrounding the island provide an opportunity of snorkeling.
This is also a home of the giant tortoise, which is now
under strict conservation. A short-guided tour around the
island will provide the real picture.
Adventure Afloat developes
'Safari Blue', a very special product comprising a full day
excursion exploring the very beautiful Conservation area of
Menai Bay, south-west of Zanzibar Island. Safari Blue'
departs from the fishing village of Fumba exploring from
there the sandbanks, islands, lagoons and wonders of the Bay
and the Indian Ocean in the comfort of our traditional
dhows.
On arrival the participants
are given a short briefing about the programme for the day
and safety on board.
The dhows are hand built from African mahogony, finished and
maintained to the very highest standards.
The most stunning natural
creations must be the two pristine sandbanks of soft white
sand which rise out of the turquoise blue of the Indian
Ocean. We stop at one sandbank in the morning to snorkel
over the coral reef and then to relax and swim. There we
offer fresh green coconuts and a light snack.
After snorkelling, if the tide permits, we move on to have
lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon on a second
sandbank near to the island of Pungume. The sandbanks have
been described by many clients as the most idyllic places in
the world.
This is a
guided tour, which takes 3 hours to Jozani. The Forest is
the only remaining natural vegetation. It is a home of many
endemic species of fauna and flora. Here you will see the
red colubus monkey, velvet cats, a variety of small trees,
shrubs, swamps and grasses. When walk through the mangrove
board you will see prawns, and different species of
mangroves.
Swahili Cultural Tours
A four-hour excursion, which
takes you to Kizimkazi to the southern part of the island.
Kizimkazi is a traditional fishing and farming village. It
has a long history dating in the 12 century. It is the first
place visited by the Persian who built a mosque in 1170. In
the mosque are inscription written in kofic. The exceptional
long graves here are still a misery. A wall whose remains
are visible even today formerly surrounded the village.
Most residents of this
village are fisherman but are also small farmers. Typical
activities include food gathering, artisanship and
businesses. You will enjoy seafood and locally grown fruits
and root crops such as cassava, bananas and coconuts too. A
visit to Qur-ani School and traditional drama and dance are
arranged
