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 $55

Mnemba Island Snorkeling

Half a day on the reefs of Mnemba Atoll with a guide, all your snorkeling gear and fresh tropical fruit on board.

From $80

Prison Island Tour

A short boat ride from Stone Town to Changuu Island to meet giant tortoises, see old ruins and swim.

From $70

Stone Town, Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank Combo Tour

A full day of old town history, giant tortoises and a lunch on a white sandbank.

From $60

Snorkeling Blue Lagoon Tour

A half-day snorkeling trip to the starfish and coral gardens of the Blue Lagoon on the Michamvi Peninsula.

From $70

Safari Blue Tour

A full day on Menai Bay: dhow sailing, reef snorkeling, a sandbank stop and a seafood lunch cooked on the beach.

From $30

Sunset Dhow Cruise

A late-afternoon dhow cruise from Nungwi with snacks, drinks and Swahili music while the sun goes down.

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 $15

Stone Town Walking Tour

A guided walk through Stone Town’s lanes, markets and landmarks, led by a Zanzibari guide who lives here.

From $50

Jozani Forest Tour

A guided walk in Zanzibar’s only national park to meet the rare red colobus monkeys and cross a mangrove boardwalk.

From $50

Dolphin Tour Zanzibar

A morning boat trip from Kizimkazi village to see wild dolphins, with snorkeling gear and fruit included.

From $50

Spice Farm Tour

A guided walk through a spice and fruit farm with tastings, palm-leaf crafts and an optional Swahili lunch.

From $80

Nakupenda Sandbank Tour

A boat trip from Stone Town to a sandbank in the middle of the sea, with snorkeling, a seafood lunch and fruit.

From $50

Village Tour Zanzibar

A half-day cultural visit to coastal villages, with dhow builders, fishermen, seaweed farmers and family homes.

From $25

Swimming with Turtles in Zanzibar

Swim with green turtles in the natural lagoon aquarium at Nungwi, a conservation project on Zanzibar’s north coast.

From $60

Horse Riding in Zanzibar

Guided beach and trail rides for beginners and experienced riders, with safety gear and small groups.

From $120

Zanzibar Quad Biking Tour

A three-hour self-drive quad bike ride through villages, plantations and forest trails with a local guide.

From $50

Cave swimming in Zanzibar

A refreshing swim in Zanzibar’s natural cave pools, with a guide and entrance fees included.

From $80

Kite Surfing Zanzibar

IKO-certified kitesurfing lessons and gear on the warm, shallow lagoons of the east coast.

From $145

Scuba Diving Zanzibar

Dive the reefs of Mnemba Atoll with PADI-certified instructors, equipment and a boat included.

From $350

Zanzibar Big Game Fishing

Half-day and full-day sport fishing charters with an experienced crew, tackle and a well-equipped boat.

From $60

Pungume Island (snorkeling & sandbank) Tour

A full-day boat trip from Kizimkazi to Pungume Island for snorkeling, a sandbank and a seafood barbecue.

From $50

Clear Kayak Zanzibar

Paddle a transparent kayak in calm turquoise water, with optional drone photos and flexible time slots.

From $130

Parasailing Zanzibar

Tandem parasail flights from a boat at Nungwi and Kendwa, with certified crew, safety gear and a dry landing.

From $40

Jet Ski Zanzibar

Guided jet ski sessions at Nungwi and Kendwa, from 15 minutes to an hour, with safety gear included.

From $20

Maasai World Zanzibar

A cultural visit to a Maasai community near Nungwi with dance, demonstrations, beadwork and a crafts market.

From $25

Butterfly Centre Zanzibar

A short guided visit to the community-run Butterfly Centre in Pete, with chameleons and a life-cycle talk.

From $150

Zanzibar Submarine Tour

A reef cruise on a semi-submarine from Forodhani Gardens, with large windows and no swimming required.

From $50

Jozani Forest & Cave Swimming Combo Tour

Red colobus monkeys and a mangrove walk in the morning, then a swim in a natural cave pool.

From $30

Spice Farm & Stone Town Combo Tour

A spice farm walk with tastings, followed by a guided tour of UNESCO-listed Stone Town.

From $50

Stone Town & Prison Island Combo Tour

A guided Stone Town walk and a boat trip to Prison Island to see giant Aldabra tortoises.

From $30

Spice Farm & Jozani Forest Combo Tour

Cloves, vanilla and cinnamon on a spice farm, then red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest.

From $55

Village Tour & Spice Farm Combo Tour

A village visit and a spice farm walk, combining local life, crafts and tastings.

From $55

Village Tour & Stone Town Combo Tour

A village visit followed by a guided walk through Stone Town.

From $60

Mnemba Island & Swimming with Turtles Combo Tour

Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll followed by a swim with turtles in a natural lagoon at Nungwi.

From $90

Mnemba Island & Horse Riding Combo Tour

A morning on the reef at Mnemba Atoll and an afternoon horse ride on the beach.

From $55

Jozani Forest & Blue Lagoon Combo Tour

A forest walk with red colobus monkeys and a snorkel among the starfish of the Blue Lagoon.

From $55

Blue Lagoon Starfish & Cave Swimming Combo Tour

Starfish snorkeling in the Blue Lagoon and a cool swim in a natural cave pool.

From $85

Quad Bike & Village Tour Combo

An automatic quad bike ride followed by a visit to a local village.

From $50

Spice Farm & Cooking Class Combo Tour

A spice farm walk, then a hands-on Swahili cooking class and a meal you cook yourself.

Yacht Tour Zanzibar

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

Safari Blue Tour

A full day on Menai Bay: dhow sailing, reef snorkeling, a sandbank stop and a seafood lunch cooked on the beach.

From $60

Snorkeling Blue Lagoon Tour

A half-day snorkeling trip to the starfish and coral gardens of the Blue Lagoon on the Michamvi Peninsula.

From $70

Stone Town, Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank Combo Tour

A full day of old town history, giant tortoises and a lunch on a white sandbank.

From $60

Spice Farm, Jozani Forest & Paje Beach Combo Tour

Spices, red colobus monkeys and an afternoon on the white sand of Paje.

From $60

Spice Farm, Prison Island & Stone Town Combo Tour

Spice tastings, tortoises and a Stone Town walk in one day.

From $60

Spice Farm, Jozani Forest & The Rock Restaurant Combo Tour

A spice farm, Jozani Forest and a lunch at The Rock Restaurant, the sea-view restaurant on a rock.

From $70

Mnemba Island, Swimming with Turtles & Nungwi or Kendwa Beach Combo Tour

Mnemba snorkeling, a turtle swim and a beach afternoon at Nungwi or Kendwa.

From $90

Horse Riding, Swimming with Turtles & Nungwi or Kendwa Beach Combo Tour

A beach horse ride, a turtle swim and free time on Nungwi or Kendwa beach.

From $90

Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave, The Rock Restaurant & Kae Funk Sunset Combo Tour

Jozani Forest, a swim with turtles at Salaam Cave, lunch at The Rock and sunset at Kae Funk.

From $90

Salaam Cave, Mtende Beach & Kae Funk Sunset Combo Tour

A cave swim, a quiet cove at Mtende and a sunset at Kae Funk.

From $130

Dolphin, Snorkel, Kayak & Jet Ski Combo Tour

A private full day of dolphin watching, snorkeling, kayaking and jet skiing for confident swimmers.

HOLIDAY PACKAGES

Ready-Made Itineraries

From $390

Zanzibar 3 Days 2 Nights Package

Arrive, enjoy one packed touring day and fly out. A short holiday package with transfers and a guided day.

From $600

Zanzibar 4 Days 3 Nights Package

Two guided days, one on history and one at the reefs, plus airport transfers and lunches.

From $840

Zanzibar 5 Days 4 Nights Package

Three touring days across culture, the reef and the south coast, with transfers and lunches.

SAFARIS

Fly-In Safaris to Mainland Tanzania

From $455

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.

Tell Us When You Arrive

Send your dates, group size and interests and we will reply with a suggested plan and a price.

Zanzibar Tours, Day Trips & Safaris With Local Guides

Based in Stone Town

Safe and Well Run

Clear Details

Our Most Popular Day Trips

What Guests Say

Short on Time? Pick a Half Day

Make a Full Day of It

Ready-Made Itineraries

Fly-In Safaris to Mainland Tanzania

Why Book With Mosum

Rooted in Zanzibar

Plans That Bend

Book on WhatsApp

Guests From Everywhere

Clear Pricing

Clean Vehicles, Good Gear

Tell Us When You Arrive

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