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We
rent cars for your own excursions
Simba Tours 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.
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.
Safari
Blue
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 arrangedBack
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