TOUR EXCURSIONS
ZANZIBAR ISLAND
Kijoviaggio will take you to Jozan forest which is a conservation project aimed at preserving some of the last indigenous forest on the island.
The forest is home of the unique species of monkey, Kirk’s red colobus, as well as the rare forest antelope, Ader’s Duiker and many species of birds. A walk through mangrove trees that form part of the forest.
JOZANI FOREST
Kijoviaggio will take you to Jozan forest which is a conservation project aimed at preserving some of the last indigenous forest on the island.
The forest is home of the unique species of monkey, Kirk’s red colobus, as well as the rare forest antelope, Ader’s Duiker and many species of birds. A walk through mangrove trees that form part of the forest.
STONE TOWN TOUR
Kijoviaggio will take you around where you will be able to visit historical sites e.g house of wonder now the national museum, slave market/Anglican church,
the old fort, Fred mercury house, main market tour, walking tour in narrow streets where you find gift shops, Zanzibar door etc.
SPICE TOUR
Zanzibar is also famous as ‘’spice Island’’. We will take you to the spice farm which is outside stone town to kizimbani or kidichi, approximately 30 to 40 minutes drive in a private comfortable van. There you will be able to see, smell and taste different flesh spices & fruits, our professional guides will explain each spice and its uses, some are used as traditional medicines.
Some are cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, garlic, chillies, black papper, nutmeg and vanilla. And finally you will have a chance to buy spices in our local shops which mostly are within the spice farm.
PRISON ISLAND
Is also known as Changuu island, is one of the nearest islands to stone town and its original use was as a prison for renegade slaves punished by their masters, an Arab landowner. Later it was taken over by the British army, and another prison was built there but never used. The larger house on the island was built by British general Lloyd Mathews, commander of the army of sultan Bargash.
Today , people visit the island to see the giant, gentle land tortoises, some of which are reputedly over a hundred years old. The island has some excellent coral formation offshore, its good for snorkeling.
DOLPHIN TOUR
It takes an hour drive from stone town to Kizimkazi, a small village to the southern tip of the island. Here you will be taken by an engine boat to the sea to see and if you are lucky enough swim with the dolphin. Please note that the dolphin are wild, but there is a big chance of 80% to see them.
SAFARI BLUE
After breakfast we will drive you to Fumba Village on the South West of Zanzibar where you will board a traditional dhow with other guests to experience the beauty of the Minai bay conservation area, and get a chance to see the dolphins, swim at one of the pristine sandbanks, visit the islets and snorkel at the coral reefs. Safari Blue is a full day trip and includes use of snorkeling equipment with guides and instructors, ice-cold sodas, mineral water and beer, buffet lunch of delicious Zanzibari seafood that includes grilled fish, slipper lobster & calamari.
Seasonal fruits and coffee will also be served. When the tide is high you will also explore the natural lagoon found on Kwale islet, this lagoon is surrounded by a mangrove forest where you will swim for an unforgettable experience. We round the day off by returning to Fumba by a traditional lanteen sail.