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Tours & day trips
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Mnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkelling with Optional Lunch
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.6 out of 10 with 119 reviews
8,6/10
119 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Transparent Kayak and Drone (with Pickup Included)
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.8 out of 10 with 13 reviews
9,8/10
13 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Lunch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h+
9.6 out of 10 with 138 reviews
9,6/10
138 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Prison Island: Private Half-Day Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.0 out of 10 with 46 reviews
8/10
46 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Zanzibar: North Coast and Turtle Sanctuary Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
8.8 out of 10 with 42 reviews
8,8/10
42 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Zanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h+
8.2 out of 10 with 32 reviews
8,2/10
32 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Stone Town: Spice Tour of Zanzibar
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 23 reviews
9,4/10
23 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Sunset Dhow Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m+
8.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
8/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar Stone Town Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 20 reviews
10/10
20 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Stone Town 3-Hour Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.4 out of 10 with 25 reviews
8,4/10
25 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private & custom tours
See all 438 activitiesMnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkelling with Optional Lunch
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.6 out of 10 with 119 reviews
8,6/10
119 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar Stone Town Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 20 reviews
10/10
20 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Paje Cave & Maalum Cave Swimming Experience
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar:⭐ Private Salam Cave & Mtende Beach Experience ⭐
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h+
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sea Turtles Swimming, Feeding & Play Experience in Nungwi
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Stone Town Guided Tour: Culture, Slave Market & Spice Market
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h+
9.8 out of 10 with 16 reviews
9,8/10
16 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Stone Town Private Walking Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 104 reviews
9,8/10
104 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mnemba Island; Spice Tour; Jozani Forest; The Rock; Salaam Cave
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Stone Town Cultural & Historical Walking Tour - Zanzibar
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9,8/10
17 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
2 DAYS FLIGHT SAFARI ADVENTURE FROM ZANZIBAR TO NYERERE
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice tour & Prison Island with Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h+
9.4 out of 10 with 48 reviews
9,4/10
48 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Private Airport Transfers to Stone Town
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Zanzibar: Stone Town & Spice Farm Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.2 out of 10 with 37 reviews
9,2/10
37 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Stone Town Heritage, Jozani Forest & Spice Farm Experience
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Snorkelling, Spice Tour & Stone Town
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Spice Farm Tour with Lunch & Tropical Fruits
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Spice Farm Tour & Stone Town with Lunch
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Spice Farm, Jozani Forest & Salaam Cave Swimming Experience
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Boat Trip + Swahili BBQ
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
ZANZIBAR: Spice Tour,Jozani forest,Salam cave &The Rock
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
See all 33 activitiesFrom Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Lunch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h+
9.6 out of 10 with 138 reviews
9,6/10
138 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
8.8 out of 10 with 13 reviews
8,8/10
13 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
2 DAYS FLIGHT SAFARI ADVENTURE FROM ZANZIBAR TO NYERERE
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Lunch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h+
9.4 out of 10 with 267 reviews
9,4/10
267 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
2 Days Zanzibar Escape Nyerere Safari Adventure Tour
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mikumi National Park Day Visit
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
1 Day private Safari to Mikumi N park from Zanzibar by flight
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
4.0 out of 10 with 1 review
4/10
1 Viator review
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Zanzibar: 3-Day Selous Safari Trip with Flights
Activity duration is 3 days
3d
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Selous Game Reserve Day Safari with Flight: From Zanzibar
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
7 Days Zanzibar Beach with Selous Day Trip Safari
Activity duration is 7 days
7d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Holiday & seasonal tours
See all 23 activitiesZanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h+
8.2 out of 10 with 32 reviews
8,2/10
32 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Nakupenda Sandbank With Optional BBQ Lunch
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Swimming with sea turtles in salaam cave
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h+
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Stone town: Private Sunset Cruise with Local Music & Snacks
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: private transfer from airport to hotel
Activity duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes
1h 20m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise with Drinks & Ocean Views
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Dar es salaam: Zanzibar Day Trip with Flight & Lunch
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Mnemba Island, Stone Town & Jozani Forest
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Private Sunset Dhow Dinner Cruise & Transfers
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Bawe Island
Frequently asked questions
Is Bawe Island worth visiting?
From retail therapy to outdoor pursuits and history, there are many great things to do in Bawe Island. Remember to experience the area's blend of unmissable sights, culture and local charm.
How do I spend a day in Bawe Island?
Start your sightseeing with a visit to Shangani Beach and House of Wonders. Then, check out other parts of Bawe Island for local dining and some shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Bawe Island?
The top tourist attraction in Bawe Island is Shangani Beach, so be sure to put it on your sightseeing agenda.
Is three days enough to stay in Bawe Island?
If you only want to tick off the leading sights, three days will be plenty of time for a holiday in Bawe Island. Book for a week or longer for the chance to really experience the local vibe, visit nearby hotspots and explore off the beaten path.
What are some activities to do in Bawe Island with kids?
Deciding what to do in Bawe Island with kids has never been simpler. Whether you're taking a trip with teenagers or toddlers, there's a range of family-friendly sights to keep everyone happy here.
What to do in Bawe Island for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, avid foodie or outdoor adventurer, there are plenty of things to do in Bawe Island for adults including Jaw's Corner and Malindi Mosque.
Are there free things to do in Bawe Island?
One of the easiest ways to learn about free things to do in Bawe Island is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider advice on exciting neighbourhoods, parks and other major attractions you can visit without reaching into your pocket. Shangani Beach is one place that doesn't charge an admission fee.
