Zanzibar Tours, Day Trips & Safaris With Local Guides

From a half day in Stone Town to a fly-in safari in the Serengeti, every Mosum trip is planned by a Zanzibar-based team with more than ten years of experience.

Based in Stone Town

Our office is on Forodhani Street in the old town, and our guides and drivers live on the island, so the advice you get is first-hand.

Safe and Well Run

Licensed vehicles, briefed crews and life jackets on every boat trip. Your comfort and safety come first on every day we run.

Clear Details

Each trip page lists the duration, what is included and how the day runs, so there are no surprises on the day.

Day Tours

Our Most Popular Day Trips

From $60
A half-day snorkeling trip to the starfish and coral gardens of the Blue Lagoon on the Michamvi Peninsula.
From $70
A full day of old town history, giant tortoises and a lunch on a white sandbank.
From $50
A guided walk through a spice and fruit farm with tastings, palm-leaf crafts and an optional Swahili lunch.
From $60
A full-day boat trip from Kizimkazi to Pungume Island for snorkeling, a sandbank and a seafood barbecue.
From $50
A morning boat trip from Kizimkazi village to see wild dolphins, with snorkeling gear and fruit included.
From $25
Swim with green turtles in the natural lagoon aquarium at Nungwi, a conservation project on Zanzibar’s north coast.

What Guests Say

Short words from travellers who explored Zanzibar with us. Our full profile is on Google.

The best tourist guide in Zanzibar!!
Vitor SilvaGoogle review · June 2022
Very nice visit to Stone Town with Mohamed. Good explanation and Mohamed is very knowledgeable about Zanzibar's history. Recommended.
Tom SegersGoogle review · May 2022
We were attended by Mohamed who provided us with impeccable service. Great driver, super polite and helpful! In addition to knowing Zanzibar very well and being a great guide!!!
Bruna Leal GonçalvesGoogle review · April 2022
Erg goede gids, wist veel te vertellen van Stonetown. Goed gezelschap!
Albert DGoogle review · May 2022
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HALF-DAY TOURS

Short on Time? Pick a Half Day

From $70
A full day on Menai Bay: dhow sailing, reef snorkeling, a sandbank stop and a seafood lunch cooked on the beach.
From $55
Half a day on the reefs of Mnemba Atoll with a guide, all your snorkeling gear and fresh tropical fruit on board.
From $15
A guided walk through Stone Town’s lanes, markets and landmarks, led by a Zanzibari guide who lives here.
From $50
A guided walk in Zanzibar’s only national park to meet the rare red colobus monkeys and cross a mangrove boardwalk.
From $30
A late-afternoon dhow cruise from Nungwi with snacks, drinks and Swahili music while the sun goes down.
From $80
A boat trip from Stone Town to a sandbank in the middle of the sea, with snorkeling, a seafood lunch and fruit.
From $80
A short boat ride from Stone Town to Changuu Island to meet giant tortoises, see old ruins and swim.
From $50
A half-day cultural visit to coastal villages, with dhow builders, fishermen, seaweed farmers and family homes.
From $60
Guided beach and trail rides for beginners and experienced riders, with safety gear and small groups.
From $120
A three-hour self-drive quad bike ride through villages, plantations and forest trails with a local guide.
From $50
A refreshing swim in Zanzibar’s natural cave pools, with a guide and entrance fees included.
From $80
IKO-certified kitesurfing lessons and gear on the warm, shallow lagoons of the east coast.
From $145
Dive the reefs of Mnemba Atoll with PADI-certified instructors, equipment and a boat included.
From $350
Half-day and full-day sport fishing charters with an experienced crew, tackle and a well-equipped boat.
From $50
Paddle a transparent kayak in calm turquoise water, with optional drone photos and flexible time slots.
From $130
Tandem parasail flights from a boat at Nungwi and Kendwa, with certified crew, safety gear and a dry landing.
From $40
Guided jet ski sessions at Nungwi and Kendwa, from 15 minutes to an hour, with safety gear included.
From $20
A cultural visit to a Maasai community near Nungwi with dance, demonstrations, beadwork and a crafts market.
From $25
A short guided visit to the community-run Butterfly Centre in Pete, with chameleons and a life-cycle talk.
From $150
A reef cruise on a semi-submarine from Forodhani Gardens, with large windows and no swimming required.
From $50
Red colobus monkeys and a mangrove walk in the morning, then a swim in a natural cave pool.
From $30
A spice farm walk with tastings, followed by a guided tour of UNESCO-listed Stone Town.
From $50
A guided Stone Town walk and a boat trip to Prison Island to see giant Aldabra tortoises.
From $30
Cloves, vanilla and cinnamon on a spice farm, then red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest.
From $55
A village visit and a spice farm walk, combining local life, crafts and tastings.
From $55
A village visit followed by a guided walk through Stone Town.
From $60
Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll followed by a swim with turtles in a natural lagoon at Nungwi.
From $90
A morning on the reef at Mnemba Atoll and an afternoon horse ride on the beach.
From $55
A forest walk with red colobus monkeys and a snorkel among the starfish of the Blue Lagoon.
From $55
Starfish snorkeling in the Blue Lagoon and a cool swim in a natural cave pool.
From $85
An automatic quad bike ride followed by a visit to a local village.
From $50
A spice farm walk, then a hands-on Swahili cooking class and a meal you cook yourself.
A private catamaran charter for 10 to 25 guests, with crew, swim and snorkel stops and flexible start times.

FULL-DAY TOURS

Make a Full Day of It

From $70
A full day on Menai Bay: dhow sailing, reef snorkeling, a sandbank stop and a seafood lunch cooked on the beach.
From $60
A half-day snorkeling trip to the starfish and coral gardens of the Blue Lagoon on the Michamvi Peninsula.
From $70
A full day of old town history, giant tortoises and a lunch on a white sandbank.
From $60
Spices, red colobus monkeys and an afternoon on the white sand of Paje.
From $60
Spice tastings, tortoises and a Stone Town walk in one day.
From $60
A spice farm, Jozani Forest and a lunch at The Rock Restaurant, the sea-view restaurant on a rock.
From $70
Mnemba snorkeling, a turtle swim and a beach afternoon at Nungwi or Kendwa.
From $90
A beach horse ride, a turtle swim and free time on Nungwi or Kendwa beach.
From $90
Jozani Forest, a swim with turtles at Salaam Cave, lunch at The Rock and sunset at Kae Funk.
From $90
A cave swim, a quiet cove at Mtende and a sunset at Kae Funk.
From $130
A private full day of dolphin watching, snorkeling, kayaking and jet skiing for confident swimmers.

HOLIDAY PACKAGES

Ready-Made Itineraries

From $390
Arrive, enjoy one packed touring day and fly out. A short holiday package with transfers and a guided day.
From $600
Two guided days, one on history and one at the reefs, plus airport transfers and lunches.
From $840
Three touring days across culture, the reef and the south coast, with transfers and lunches.

SAFARIS

Fly-In Safaris to Mainland Tanzania

From $455
A one-day fly-in safari to Mikumi National Park with 6–7 hours of game drives, a bush lunch and an evening flight home.
From $925
Fly to Mikumi, spend the night in a safari lodge and enjoy two game-drive sessions before flying back.
From $475
Fly to Selous (Nyerere National Park) for a day of game drives and lunch beside the Rufiji River.

Why Book With Mosum

A small local team, clear plans and honest prices.

Rooted in Zanzibar

Our team lives here, so you get honest advice on timing, tides and what is worth your money.

Plans That Bend

Tell us your pace, your group and any dietary needs, and we adjust the day around you.

Book on WhatsApp

Message +255 620 232 711 or use the form. We reply every day from 8 AM to 9 PM.

Guests From Everywhere

We host visitors from Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa.

Clear Pricing

We tell you what a trip costs and exactly what it includes before you pay.

Clean Vehicles, Good Gear

Air-conditioned vehicles and well-maintained equipment on every trip.

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