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.
Fisherman Tours & Travel
Zanzibar tour company operating since 1992, offering spice farm tours, Stone Town walks, Prison Island boat trips and Jozani Forest visits, often combined into day trips.
At a glance
- Type
- Excursions and day tours
- Area
- Chukwani, Zanzibar City, Tanzania
- Official site
- fishermantours.com
Good to know
- Spice tours
- Stone Town tours
- Prison Island trips
- Jozani tours
- Combined day trips
Why we recommend it
Fisherman Tours & Travel Ltd has been organising holidays and excursions in Zanzibar since 1992, which makes it one of the longer-established operators on the island. Its office is at Chukwani in the Urban West region of Zanzibar, and it runs a full range of day trips from Stone Town and the coast, as well as transfers and holiday arrangements.
The excursion list covers the island's classic sights. The ZNZ Spice Delight Tour is a day trip to one of the island's spice farms, and it can be combined with Jozani Forest in the ZNZ Spice Delight and Jozani Forest Tour. The Zanzibar Historic Stone Town Tour is a four-hour guided walk; one reviewer quoted on the company's site describes a route covering the town's history, architecture, markets, coffee houses and the slavery exhibition. The ZNZ Prison Island Tour lasts around five hours, and the Jozani Forest National Park tour can be paired with Prison Island or with a visit to Muyuni village.
The company also books the Safari Blue boat day in Menai Bay. Prices are published on its website for each excursion, which makes it easy to compare options before you contact them. Confirm whether entry fees, lunch and hotel transfers are included, as these vary by tour.
Fisherman Tours suits travellers who want to plan several excursions with one company, and the combined trips are useful if you have only a few days on the island: a spice farm and Jozani on one day, Stone Town and Prison Island on another. It is a sensible choice for families and older travellers who want transport handled for them, and for anyone who prefers to compare fixed published prices rather than negotiate with street touts in Stone Town. The operations team can be reached on +255 774 441 143, and there is a 24-hour WhatsApp line on +255 777 730 021 for guests already on tour.
Because the office is outside the old town, ask about hotel pick-up when booking. If you are staying in Stone Town, check whether the walking tour begins at your hotel, and plan a Jozani or spice trip for a morning, when it is cooler and the forest wildlife is more active.
Fisherman Tours & Travel FAQs
How long has Fisherman Tours been operating?
Since 1992, according to the company.
Where is the office?
At Chukwani in the Urban West region of Zanzibar.
What tours are offered?
Spice farm tours, Stone Town walks, Prison Island trips, Jozani Forest visits and combinations of these.
How long is the Stone Town tour?
The company lists it as four hours.
How long is the Prison Island trip?
Around five hours.
Can you combine tours?
Yes. Options include spice farm with Jozani, Jozani with Prison Island, and Jozani with Muyuni village.
How do you contact the company?
By phone or WhatsApp on +255 777 730 021, or the operations line on +255 774 441 143.