Tanzania · HALF-DAY
Good half-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Swim with rescued sea turtles at Nungwi Aquarium, learn about conservation, and add free time at Kendwa Beach on a private Zanzibar trip.
“it was great. the guide knew his way around very well and took us also to visit a village before we went to see the turtles. we can recommend the tour”
Visit Zanzibar’s Prison Island for tortoises, snorkeling, beach time, and a guided look at its unusual past.
“It was really great! We had the tour guide Abdullah. Hè explained everything so well and took his time! Hè was amazing!”
Review of Zanzibar’s 3-hour Prison Island tour by dhow, with giant tortoises, snorkeling, history, practical tips, and honest value advice.
Swim in Zanzibar’s sacred Kuza Cave, cook Swahili food, hear local music, and support community schools on this affordable half-day tour.
“Most beautiful caves we have seen. We however had to ask to be shoen the other attractions as the guide was attending to four groups. The tea garden was disappointing. But once again - the caves were stunning and swimming there was some experience. We did not partake in the vooking as my wife was not well”
Review of Zanzibar’s Prison Island half-day tour, with giant tortoises, a 30-minute boat ride, swimming, snorkeling, history, and practical tips.
“Very nice trip to prison island. Great driver and car and our guide was very friendly and informative on what we visited.”
Spend four hours at SATINO Preschool in Arusha, joining lessons, games, and a Tanzanian lunch while funding one child’s education for a month.
“We had a great time visiting the school. First the director of the school provided information and history of the school. Then we did a tour of the school and watched the kids in the classroom. Finally we were able to interact with the children, helping them with their class work and playing with them during recess which is the best part. Everyone there including the students are very polite and the kids seemed to really enjoy interacting with us. Many of the children cannot afford tuition so they attend for free. The payment for the tour goes to support the school. We also made a small donation. The school…”
See Zanzibar’s red colobus monkeys, forest plants, birds, and mangroves on a private three-hour Jozani tour with hotel pickup.
“This was a great tour and our guide was super knowledgeable! The monkeys were easy to find but I had no idea there were multiple spots to explore (forest and mangroves) so I was very glad to have someone to show us around.”
Review of Zanzibar’s half-day Mnemba dolphin and snorkeling tour, with coral reefs, starfish, private transport, pricing, and booking advice.
“Le snorkeling à Mnemba était incroyable, nous avons vu plusieurs poissons et les guides étaient super sympa. En revanche, sur la réservation il y avait écrit qu’on allait nager avec les dauphins alors que pas du tout, nous avons dû demaRead more”
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