Day Tours
On the Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean is famous for its colorful marine life that delights divers, and Paje beach is a kitesurfer paradise. Simba & Spice offers it all, but we also love to show you what the ocean means to US, locals who call the ocean home! Join us to learn about ocean livelihoods, such as spear fishing, seaweed farming, and conservation efforts. Our tours include locally prepared meals, many to be enjoyed in your guide’s own homestead. Support local tourism, add Simba & Spice special excursion to your day!
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Fiesal’s Secret: Michamvi Day Trip
Explore the unexplored: Michamvi is a local favorite, with white sand beaches and unobtrusive lodging. This beach village is home to Simba & Spice co-founder Fiesal Ali, and he has created a trip that offers travellers a unique island experience. This trip is available as a day trip but we highly recommend that you contact us about spending a night or two in Fiesal’s hidden paradise!
Cost: $75 per person
Location: Michamvi village
Availability: Fridays/Saturdays from 2pm-8pm -
Jitu’s Prison Island Excursion
Our popular day trip gets you off the island and onto the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Travel as Zanzibari’s have for hundreds of years, in a ‘dhow’ – a traditional wooden sailboat. Sail 6km to Changuu (“Prison”) Island, a government-owned island where you’ll learn about its history and visit the roaming Aldabra Giant Tortoises, an endangered species now cared for in this space. Swim while your guide prepares a seafood BBQ lunch on the beach!
Cost: $60 per person (min. 2 people)
Location: Stone Town departure
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Captain Cholo’s Fishing Village Tour
Kizimikazi, our sleepy south-coast fishing village is active in the morning as fishermen head out with their spears and nets, and seaweed farmers take advantage of low tide. This is also the site of the infamous “Dolphin Tours” where many operators have a reputation for chasing pods of dolphins so clients can get a look. Simba & Spice has chosen to focus our beautiful ocean as the highlight of this tour, and those who travel with us understand that if they see dolphins on their journey, it will be a wonderful bonus. Spend your morning on the ocean with Captain Cholo, observing traditional fishing methods and snorkelling along the coral reef.
Cost: $75 per person
Group Size: Minimum 2 people, private
Location: Kizimikazi Village (Southern Coast)
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Martin’s Harvest & Cooking Experience
Simba & Spice’s twist on the usual ‘spice tour’ – join village farmers in harvesting spices and cooking a traditional vegetarian meal from scratch! Taste, smell and harvest Zanzibar spices and fruit on this community farm, and learn the importance of community farming to our history and modern life.
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Swahili Cooking with Mama Khadija
Start the day at our small village market where you’ll gather fresh ingredients with Mama Khadija. Then, walk to her homestead and prepare a Zanzibari meal in her outdoor kitchen. Practice your Swahili while learning about traditional cooking with the help of your local translator.
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Martin’s Spice Farm Tour
Visit your Simba & Spice guide’s community spice farm! You’ll identify, harvest and taste our favorite spices and learn the importance of organic farming to our history and modern life. Enjoy a homemade vegetarian lunch, including juice and tea, all prepared on-site by our farmers.
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“Local Life” Stone Town Tour
We spiced up the standard Stone Town Tour! You’ll visit the Old Slave Market Museum and learn about Stone Town as your guide takes you through the labyrinth where locals live. Avoid the usual tourist stops and instead sample sweets, savory snacks, fruit and lunch at our favorite food stalls.
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“Stone Town By-Night” Tour
Experience night life as a local! Watch the sunset on an active local beach, then visit our night food market to see the evening come alive. Enjoy an evening meal from our favorite Swahili food vendors. Spend some more time mixing with the crowd or let your guide show you where to relax with your travel companions.
