Masingini Forest meaning ‘gullies in Swahili’, also known as the city forest, as it has a beautiful panorama over the city. With over 500 hectares of amazing tropical greenery, is a lush environment for a variety of plants and animal species. You can see monkeys and in particular the Red Colobus monkey, a lotus flower filled pond, a variety of palms and many other trees. A guided walk will last 1,5 hours.
You might start with a sunset dhow cruise from 4pm, then visit the popular street food market. Stone Town also offers sundowners in fancy rooftop bars and plenty of restaurants. On weekends live music and dancing in local clubs where events are organised.
Following the abolition of the slave trade in town, this cave was thought to have been used by illegal traders to hide their slaves before sending them away through the tunnel to awaiting pirate ships.
Take a wonderful guided walking tour in the mature mahogany forest, as well as on the wooden pathway among the mangroves.
A “must see” in Zanzibar, an interesting guided drive through the countryside among the spices, medicinal herbs and tropical fruit trees, this will dazzle your senses.
Definitely off the beaten track, a wandering and enriching tour to explore the Zanzibar rural life in the Kichwele National Forest area.
Don’t miss a visit to the enchanting Stone Town, the cultural and historical heart of Zanzibar, a perfect fusion of cultures and Unesco World Heritage site.