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1. The stone town tour
The stone town refers to that area of Zanzibar in the heart of the old town with winding narrow streets and historical buildings. This part of Zanzibar is referred to by the local people as 'Mji Mkongwe'.  Our guided safaris in this part of Zanzibar includes visits tothe house of wonders, palace museum (People's Palace), Livingstone's House, Old Fort, former slave market, bazaars,   old habour etc.
 2. Zanzibar Agriculture and the spice plantation tours
Zanzibar is famous for her cloves. Other spices are nutmeg, vanilla, cardamon and cinnamon, the spices which motivated the Sultan of Oman to settle there permanently. Other than species, the island famous for tropical fruits, perfumes plants and food crops.  Coconut palms, maize, yams, cassava are grown.   Zanzibar is the main exporter of cloves in the world.
Coconut palms source of copra used for flavouring and Coir, a strong fibre used for robes and mat making.  Today timber from coconut palms is used to make attractive furniture.
3. The Anglican Cathedral(St. Joseph’s)
Constructed in 1877 on the site of former slave market it is still in use today.  The only evidence of the slave activities are the underground chambers at  the St. Monica hostel.
4. Jozani Forest and Ngenzi nature reserves
Jozani forest and Ngezi nature reserves are the centre of biodiversity in Zanzibar.  Jozani forest is the largest area of mature forest left on the island. It is also host to the endangered Zanzibar Red Colobus monkey , several species of butterflies, about 40 species of birds and several other animals like Zanzibar red colobus, velvet blue monkey, alder’s duiker, sunis, leopard, galago, African civet among others.
Chances of spotting the giant tortoise are high, different varieties of frogs and chameleons.
5. Dolphin Tours
The dolphin tours are organized in the village of Kazimkazi in the southern tip of Zanzibar. October to February is the most favourable time to see dolphins.   Sightings are not guaranteed and swimming with them is a rare occurrence. 
6. Nungwi
Nungwi is in the northern tip of Zanzibar. It is a fishing village which is famous for its beautiful beaches ideal for swimming sunbathing or just relaxing.
Plenty of activities can be undertaken from your beach hotel like:
Scuba diving,Dhow cruises and adventures the small islands,Sun bathing and swimming in the sandy beaches and Sailing. 		 
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