Tour operator
ZanTours
Large Zanzibar tour operator running Stone Town walks, spice farm visits, Prison Island boat trips, Jozani forest tours and sunset dhow cruises with certified guides.
Gallery Tours & Safaris
Zanzibar tour operator based at Mbweni offering spice farm, Stone Town, Prison Island and Jozani tours, dhow trips and cooking courses with multilingual guides.
At a glance
- Type
- Excursions, transfers and private tours
- Area
- Mbweni, Zanzibar City, Tanzania
- Official site
- gallerytours.net
Good to know
- Spice farm tours
- Stone Town tours
- Dhow sailing
- Cooking courses
- Multilingual guides
Why we recommend it
Gallery Tours & Safaris is a Zanzibar tour operator based at Mbweni, in the Urban West region around Zanzibar City. It is the sister business of Jafferji House, the boutique hotel on Gizenga Street in Stone Town, and it handles a wide range of travel services: airport transfers, excursions, conferences, incentive trips, familiarisation trips for the travel trade and support for filming.
On land, its excursions include spice farms, Jozani Forest, Prison Island, Stone Town, trips to the north and south coasts, cultural visits to local villages, educational outings with lectures, cooking courses and special-interest tours. At sea, it arranges diving, snorkelling, fishing and sailing on traditional dhows or speedboats. The company says sea trips can depart from almost anywhere on the island, and that routes are planned in advance but can be adjusted to suit guests. Reviews on its site mention spice farm visits, Jozani, Stone Town, Kizimkazi and a dhow trip that included lunch.
The company stresses training. According to its website, guides receive regular refresher courses and industry updates, study material on African history and current affairs, and internet access for self-study. Guides and representatives speak English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Russian, which is useful for groups travelling together who need different languages.
Gallery Tours suits travellers who want a single company to handle airport arrivals, excursions and special requests, and it is a good fit for families, groups and anyone planning a tailored programme rather than off-the-shelf shared tours. It has two representatives at Zanzibar Airport for meet-and-greet service and excursion desks at Gold Zanzibar and Seacliff Zanzibar hotels, with a roaming representative covering other hotels. Ask for a written itinerary and confirm what is included, such as entry fees, meals, drinks and snorkelling equipment, before booking, and check how long each transfer will take so the day is not spent mostly on the road.
Contact the company through its hotline on +255 774 305 165, the operations line on +255 777 727 072 or the reservations line on +255 772 007 090, or by email. If you are staying at Jafferji House, the hotel can help arrange trips, and a Stone Town tour can start from the old town itself, while spice farm, Jozani and coastal trips include transport.
Gallery Tours & Safaris FAQs
Where is Gallery Tours & Safaris based?
At Mbweni, Zanzibar, according to its website.
What excursions are offered?
Spice farms, Jozani Forest, Prison Island, Stone Town, village visits, cooking courses, diving, snorkelling, fishing and dhow sailing.
Which languages do the guides speak?
English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Russian.
Does the company offer airport transfers?
Yes, and it has representatives at Zanzibar Airport for meet-and-greet service.
Can sea trips be tailored?
Yes. The company says routes are planned in advance but can be adjusted to guests' needs.
Is it linked to a hotel?
Yes. Jafferji House in Stone Town is a sister property.
How do you contact the company?
Hotline +255 774 305 165, or email [email protected].