Gavana House × Afranza Travel

See more of Zanzibar.

Explore at your pace, then come home to Jambiani. Tours leave from Gavana House and are arranged with local guides and Afranza Travel.

Explore tours

25 ways to discover the island

Choose your day.

Guide prices in USD per adult when two adults book together. They include return pickup at Gavana House, an English-speaking guide, drinking water and the activities or standard entrance fees stated for each tour. Boat tours include the stated shared or private boat. A final written quote confirms availability, group size and exact inclusions before payment.

Culture

Stone Town walking tour

Historic lanes and architecture; museum admission is optional and paid separately.

Culture

Spice farm

Guided spice walk, fruit tasting and return transport.

Culture

Swahili cooking class + spice farm

Cooking ingredients, spice visit and the meal you prepare.

Culture

Unguja Ukuu cultural tour

Guided village history and local cultural experience.

Sea & islands

Prison Island

Changuu Island, boat and standard island entry.

Sea & islands

Menai Bay shared dhow

Shared dhow, snorkeling, sandbank and seafood lunch.

Sea & islands

Nakupenda: Prison Island + sandbank + Stone Town

Boat, sandbank, town walk and seafood lunch.

Sea & islands

Kizimkazi dolphin search (private)

Private boat dolphin search; sightings are never guaranteed.

Sea & islands

Mnemba snorkeling (shared)

Shared snorkeling boat, equipment, fruit and water.

Sea & islands

Shared sunset dhow

Shared sunset sail with refreshments and life jackets.

Sea & islands

Tumbatu snorkeling (shared)

Shared boat, guide, equipment, fruit and water.

Sea & islands

Blue Lagoon + starfish

Boat, lagoon swim, equipment, fruit and water.

Nature

Jozani Forest

Red colobus monkeys, forest and mangrove boardwalk with park entry.

Private days

Menai Bay private dhow

Private boat, snorkeling, sandbank and seafood lunch.

Private days

Private sunset dhow

Dhow for your party and light refreshments.

Combination

Stone Town + spice farm

Two Zanzibar classics in one day; Swahili lunch.

Combination

Stone Town + spice farm + Prison Island

Three experiences with boat and standard entries.

Combination

Spice farm + Prison Island

Spices, fruit tasting and Changuu by boat.

Combination

Stone Town + Jozani Forest

Culture and red colobus wildlife in one day.

Combination

Jozani Forest + Prison Island

Forest and historic island with standard entries.

Combination

Jozani Forest + spice farm

Forest, mangroves and spice farm; lunch included.

Combination

Nungwi village + turtle aquarium

Northern village, turtle aquarium and beach time.

Near Gavana

Kuza Cave + Jambiani culture

Cave swim and local Jambiani introduction.

Near Gavana

Jozani + Kuza Cave + Paje

Forest entry, cave swim and Paje beach time.

Near Gavana

Kizimkazi + Salaam Cave

Dolphin search and turtle-cave experience.

Travel made easy

Airport & island transfers.

Ask for a private pickup from Zanzibar airport, the ferry terminal or elsewhere on the island to Gavana House. Tell us your flight or ferry time, number of guests and luggage. We will confirm a vehicle, pickup point and fare in writing before you book.

Ask for a transfer quote

Good to know.

Museum tickets in Stone Town, tips, alcoholic drinks and meals not listed are extra. Private boats, conservation fees, weather and tides may change a tour. Wildlife encounters are never guaranteed. Solo travellers, children, residents and groups of three or more receive a tailored price. Jet skis, scuba diving, quad bikes and private charters are available by confirmed quote.

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