Zanzibar highlights tour: Caves, monkeys, Stone Town, turtles

Five Zanzibar stops in one day without arranging the transport

A full-day guided tour of Zanzibar covering Kuza Cave in Jambiani, Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park, lunch at Secret Garden in Stone Town, a three-hour Stone Town walking tour, and sea turtle swimming at Salaam Cave in Kizimkazi. Private transportation with an English-speaking guide is included. Children from age one are welcome. Lunch is not included except at Secret Garden restaurant.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park2h · entry included
2. Stone Town2h

Explore Zanzibar's natural and cultural highlights

• Visit Kuza Cave and swim in crystal waters
• Tour Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and see colobus monkeys
• Have lunch at Secret Garden Restaurant
• Discover Stone Town's landmarks and shopping
• Swim with sea turtles at Salaam Cave

The experience

The day starts at Kuza Cave in Jambiani, where you walk through limestone caverns and swim in the clear water inside. Local artifacts and a timeline of Swahili history are on display, and the operator includes African traditional music. From there, the guide takes you to Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park to look for red colobus monkeys, bush babies and other island wildlife in the mangrove swamps and wooded areas. The guide explains the animals' unique evolution as you move through the park.

Lunch happens at Secret Garden Restaurant in the heart of Stone Town: a quiet spot with decorated architecture and a unique ambiance. After eating, you spend three hours walking Stone Town's major landmarks: the mosques, cathedrals and shopping areas that make up the old quarter. The final stop is Salaam Cave at Kizimkazi Beach, where you swim with sea turtles in calm, warm, clear water. The whole day runs nineteen hours from pickup to return.

Private transportation with an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and WiFi on board are included. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language. Pickup from your hotel is part of the package, and the tour is wheelchair accessible throughout.

What’s included

• Private transportation with hotel pickup and return.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• WiFi on board.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (25 to 55 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (15 to 20 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 35 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Africa & Beyond Tours & Travel Ltd

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you're covering multiple sites in one day and prefer a structured itinerary with private transport, rather than piecing together separate activities or public options.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 20 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).

What is Kuza Cave like to swim in?

Kuza Cave in Jambiani has clear crystal water inside the limestone caverns where you can swim. The cave is one of Jambiani's oldest natural treasures, and local artifacts and a Swahili history timeline are displayed inside.

Will I actually see red colobus monkeys at Jozani Forest?

Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park is where Zanzibar's native red colobus monkeys live. The guide takes you through the mangrove swamps and wooded areas looking for them, along with bush babies and other island animals, and explains their unique evolution.

How long is the Stone Town walking tour?

Stone Town gets three hours on this tour. You walk the major landmarks (mosques, cathedrals and shopping areas) that make up the heart of the old quarter.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch at Secret Garden Restaurant in Stone Town is part of the itinerary, though the meal cost is separate from the tour price. Other meals are not included.

What's included in the transportation?

Private round-trip transportation from your hotel is included, along with an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and WiFi on board. All fees and taxes are covered.