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Zanzibar Island Tour: Beaches, Caves, and Community
4.8
21 Ratings
Kizimkazi Dimbani
Embark on a full day private tour of Zanzibar’s southeastern charm. Explore stunning beaches, enchanting caves, and capture breathtaking photographs. Discover the rich culture and natural beauty of Zanzibar on this unforgettable adventure.
Embark on a full day private tour of Zanzibar’s southeastern charm. Explore stunning beaches, enchanting caves, and capture breathtaking photographs. Discover the rich culture and natural beauty of Zanzibar on this unforgettable adventure.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kizimkazi Dimbani - You will step into the hidden Salaam Cave & turtles at Kizimkazi, a beautifully preserved natural haven that reveals the enchanting beauty of underground water. Swimming with turtles in Crystal-Clear Waters. You will also dive into the crystal-clear waters of the natural cave for a refreshing and immersive swimming experience….
- Kizimkazi Dimbani - You will step into the hidden Salaam Cave & turtles at Kizimkazi, a beautifully preserved natural haven that reveals the enchanting beauty of underground water. Swimming with turtles in Crystal-Clear Waters. You will also dive into the crystal-clear waters of the natural cave for a refreshing and immersive swimming experience. During your tours you will learn about the geological wonders that make this natural cave a unique and captivating destination at Kizimkazi village.
- Mtende beach - At Mtende Beach you will visit and immerse yourself in a breathtaking beauty of Mtende Beach, renowned as one of Zanzibar’s most picturesque spots. Enjoy the pristine white sands, crystal-clear waters, and backdrop of lush greenery that provides the perfect canvas for your day. We will setup a beachside picnic by creating a perfect blend of culinary delights and coastal serenity. You will take photographs from azure waters to the golden sands, every angle provides a picture-perfect moment, ensuring your photo album tells story of a day well spent. You will explore the natural wonders of Mtende Beach, from seashells along the shore to the diverse marine life in the clear waters. Engage with the coastal environment and appreciate the ecological richness of this pristine beach.
- Usumba Rock Restaurant - At Usumba Rock restaurant near Mtende Beach, guest can enjoy a delicious lunch featuring grilled seafood options such as fish, calamari, or octopus served with chips or rice. The meal comes with refreshing juice and water included. It’s the perfect spot for a seaside dining experience!
- Maalum - Swim in refreshing, azure waters while marveling at the unique geological features. Guided tours provide insights into the cave’s history and its role in local folklore. It’s an immersive experience blending nature’s beauty with cultural richness, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking tranquility and exploration.
- The Rock Restaurant Zanzibar - You will visit The Rock Restaurant and have a chance to take photographs of it’s surrounding area. Experience the beauty of the restaurant sitting on top of the Rock just around the Indian ocean shores at the east of Pingwe beach.
- Kae Beach Sunset - You will visit Kae Funk Sunset beach bar at Michamvi and have good times experiencing the Sunset at the beach while listening to Music and dancing on Live show with Fire burn and having soft and hard drinks on your side for quenching your thirst.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information
This is a full day tour, that will give you a driving tour experience around the southern and eastern part of Zanzibar island. You will experience the beauty of Zanzibar beaches and caves with nice locations and best spots for taking photograph. Never miss this exciting trip to get to know more about the Zanzibar community and nature if it is your first time to travel in Zanzibar.
This is a full day tour, that will give you a driving tour experience around the southern and eastern part of Zanzibar island. You will experience the beauty of Zanzibar beaches and caves with nice locations and best spots for taking photograph. Never miss this exciting trip to get to know more about the Zanzibar community and nature if it is your first time to travel in Zanzibar.
Location
Kizimkazi Dimbani
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(21 Ratings)
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Evanjw1132vl
Feb 27, 2025
GREAT EXPERIENCE - Amazing experience, really get to see the beauty of Zanizbar. The trip was actually very long though so be prepared. For us it was about 12 hours. We enjoyed it a lot.
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Tarcisiog858
Feb 14, 2025
Best choice in Zanzibar - I would like to say that we had a very good job with VivaOceanTours and I would suggest them to everybody. Nice trip and places that they took us.
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Antonioas3093ad
Feb 2, 2025
Great tour to enjoy the island spirit - If you don't want to miss some of the most beautiful experiences in Zanzibar then you cannot skip this. From beaches to hidden spots and great food
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663saaraa
Dec 26, 2024
The absolute best guide - Words can’t describe how amazing our trip was. Our amazing guide Said was recommended by many friends and he definitely loved up to his reputation. He was always on time and very flexible. He recommended the most fun places and took the most amazing videos and pictures of us. Anything we asked he always responded with Hakuna Matata :) Thank you Said and we’ll definitely see you next year 🙌🏽
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Lorinl786
Dec 15, 2024
BEST solo trip ever! - Randomly I decided to go to Zanzibar from the US within 2 days. No worries. Said was an amazing tour guide. I picked this tour as there was a lot to do And I would be by myself. I was in for a treat. For one, I felt extremely safe. I felt very taken care of. As a solo traveler I couldn’t have asked for more than that. Not only that, I was able to take my time at each excursion. First we drove a VERY LONG drive to go swim with turtles and feed them. I was quite scared but Said got in the water with me and helped ease my fears lol. He even took a THOUSAND pictures. You would’ve thought I was an influencer haha. We then ate a traditional breakfast and back on the road we went. We also went to a cave where again, very taken care of. Said was very knowledgeable about the different parts of Zanzibar. The history of Zanzibar. I was so impressed And in awe. Such a beautiful island. Anyways we didn’t get to do the last excursion but that was my fault. I wanted to stay at the Rock restaurant and eat there. So if you want to alter your excursion, you can! But it was really such a fun time! I really had the best time of my life. He was on time and very courteous And respectful. I HIGHLY reccomend this excursions
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Werginnj
Nov 29, 2024
Hakuna matatat - This tour was awesome. Said was my tour Guy. He is excellent. I was a solo women and he took good care of me. The places were amazing. The lunch was delicious. No rush. I really recommend it. Thank you Said for an amazing tour
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Beth
Nov 5, 2024
Wonderful excursion - This is a wonderful excursion. As a female solo traveller I always felt completely secure.
I fed turtles, visited stunning beaches, ate local food and cheered on the acrobats at a sunset beach party.
Said operated to a timetable that really worked and has a genuine passion for the south of the island.
I’d recommend this excursion to anyone.
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Erita_s
Oct 29, 2024
OUTSTANDING - If you are in Zanibar and have time This is a great way to explore the Southern side of the island. It was absolutely beautiful. There was so much to see and do. Our Guide Said was amazing. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and offered superb customer service. He went above and beyond he added extra stops we were given an amazing experience
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Susan_c
Oct 26, 2024
Amazing - Shahid was an amazing tour guide. He was well informed and gave us a lifetime experience. I would highly recommend him for anyone coming to Zanzibar looking for a great experience. I give him 10 stars.
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Klaus705
Nov 7, 2024
Very nice spots, but not exactly cheap - First things first: The spots of the tour are really beautiful throughout! And with the exception of "The Rock", where you only had a 10min photo stop, there was also plenty of time that you could use independently.
Mtende Beach was also super nice despite low tide, the Usumba Rock restaurant spectacular and the food good, the Maalum cave a place to relax and not overcrowded by having a timeslot.
At Kae Beach at sunset, party is the order of the day. Given that we were out from 9 a.m. and would not have been back at the hotel until 9 p.m., we stopped this a little earlier. After we only did the tour together, that was no problem and Said made sure that we had the commuter boat from the beach back to the parking lot before the "rush hour".
The information flow before the tour was good. Our hotel was not on the offered list of pickup locations. However, this worked out well and on time.
What was less great was Said's lack of information during the day. He explicitly pointed out that it is not a "historic tour", but you had to ask explicitly at each stop what you needed in terms of utensils or what you could leave in the car.
What was disturbing was that the phone rang every few minutes while driving. This may be due to Said's independence. But the fact that the driver also typed one or the other WhatsAPP while driving and with guests on board is already borderline, especially with traffic on Zanzibar's roads.
And finally, it must be said that the tour is not exactly cheap and the price is not necessarily justified by the sum of the entrance fees. We were, as mentioned, only two of us and drove from Uroa (i.e. from the middle of the east coast), but the single price of 165 euros obviously does not reduce even with several participants.
We booked and made a full-day tour with several spots (incl. lunch and 2 x fruit) to the north for about 60 euros per person on site. And it may seem petty, but there was also drinking water in the car and the driver also opened the doors to get out and in.
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