Quad Safari Tour in Matemwe Village from Zanzibar

Off-road through sugar cane, pineapple plantations and baobab trees in rural Matemwe

A half-day quad bike tour from Zanzibar that takes you through Matemwe village and the surrounding countryside on automatic 330cc bikes. You ride off-road past plantations and mud houses, learning about local village life from an English-speaking guide. Insurance, safety kit, bottled water and hotel pickup are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Quad biking and village tour

• Meet guide in Matemwe village
• Explore local village and learn about nature
• Enjoy quad biking off-road
• Experience authentic rural life

The experience

The tour runs half a day (either morning or afternoon), and covers the rural landscape around Matemwe village in the heart of the island. You'll ride automatic quad bikes with 330cc displacement through sugar cane and pineapple plantations, past baobab trees and traditional mud houses. The guide leads you off-road to show how people live in this part of Zanzibar, away from the tourist routes.

All the quads are automatic, which means you don't need to manage gears while navigating the terrain. Each bike comes with a safety kit, and the operator includes insurance with your booking. You get bottled water during the ride and hotel pickup from Zanzibar City, so you don't need to arrange transport to Matemwe.

What’s included

• Insurance and a safety kit for free.
• bottled water.
• hotel pickup from Zanzibar City.
• an English-speaking local guide for the half-day ride.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up toStart time

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Flash Tours Zanzibar

Is this one for you?Book this if you're comfortable on a bike and want a small-group ride through working farmland rather than a sightseeing loop. The half-day format fits easily into a longer day in Zanzibar, and the morning or afternoon option lets you pair it with other plans.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Matemwe village like, and what will I see on the ride?

Matemwe is a rural village in the northern part of Zanzibar where people live in traditional mud houses surrounded by working plantations. You'll ride past sugar cane and pineapple fields, see baobab trees, and stop to learn how locals farm and live day to day in this part of the island.

Do I need quad biking experience to book this tour?

The bikes are automatic with 330cc engines, so you don't shift gears yourself. A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended because you'll be controlling the bike over off-road terrain for the duration of the tour, but prior experience is not required.

What's included in the price, and do I need to bring anything?

Insurance, a safety kit, bottled water and hotel pickup from Zanzibar City are all included. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dusty, and bring sunscreen and a hat if you're sensitive to sun exposure.

Can I choose morning or afternoon, and how long does the whole thing take?

You can pick either the morning or afternoon departure when you book. The tour runs for about an hour and a half, including the ride through the village and plantations plus time to learn about local life from your guide.