Day Tours
Stone Town Tours
Stone Town is the lively centre of Zanzibar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you’ll find a cultural mosaic of Indian, African and Arabic cultures, with deep histories embedded in every corner. A lot of the fun is getting lost in our bustling town, but a few hours of guided orientation to kick off your trip makes even the most independent traveller enjoy it more. There is a rich history to learn, and a labyrinth of narrow bicycle-lined streets to navigate, busy with mosques, local apartments and food stalls.
Simba & Spice offers a variety of one-of-a-kind tours to guide you through Stone Town’s history, local food and night life!
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“Local Life” Stone Town Tour
We spiced up the standard Stone Town Historical Tour! You’ll visit the Old Slave Market Museum and learn about our history as your guide takes you through the labyrinth where locals live. Avoid the usual tourist stops and instead sample sweets, savory snacks, and have lunch at our favorite food stalls. This trip is only offered in small groups, so you’ll move respectfully around the community. The experience is easily tailored to vegetarian/vegan diets.
Cost: $40 per person, includes food & admission
Group Size: Maximum 5 guests
Availability: Daily from 10am-1pm -
“Stone Town By-Night” Tour
Experience night life as a local! Watch the sunset on our active local beach, then visit the night market to see the evening come alive. Enjoy a meal from our favorite Swahili food vendors. Spend time mixing with the crowd or let your guide show you where to relax with a drink. Alternatively, if a more active night life is your interest, let our energetic local guides take you for some music and dancing!
Cost: $25 per person, including foodGroup Size: Just you & your companions!
Availability: Daily from 6pm
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Spice 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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Community Spice Farm Tour
Visit your Sa local 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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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 founder Fiesal Ali, and he has created a trip that offers travellers a unique island experience.
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Jitu’s Prison Island Excursion
Our popular day trip gets you off the island and onto the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Travel in a ‘dhow’ (a traditional wooden sailboat) to Changuu (“Prison”) Island and visit the roaming Aldabra Giant Tortoises. Swim while your guide prepares a seafood BBQ lunch on the beach!
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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. Spend your morning on the ocean with Captain Cholo, observing traditional fishing methods and snorkelling along the coral reef.
