About us
Plan Your Trip With Us
Run directly by the local Zanzibar guides and drivers who take you on the trip.
Our story
Zanbeach Tours & Safaris is a Zanzibar-based operator offering island tours, spice tours, boat trips, dolphin tours, safari adventures in mainland Tanzania and private transport services — a wide range of experiences handled by one team you can reach directly.
We offer both shared group tours for affordability and private trips for a more personal experience, with tailor-made packages available on request. Enquiries can be made through this website, WhatsApp, phone or email — and every trip is confirmed with you personally before anything is booked.
12+
Years experience
97%
Retention rate
550+
Tours completed
1.1k
Happy travellers
Our mission
To make every journey seamless — with local knowledge, friendly service and authentic experiences across Zanzibar and Tanzania.
Our vision
To be the Zanzibar team travellers recommend to friends: honest about what we offer, careful with every guest, and proud of the places we show.
What we stand for
Four values we don't bend on
Honesty over upselling
We recommend the trip that fits you — and we flag anything on this site that still needs confirming rather than guessing.
Local knowledge, shared
Our guides are locals; they share the stories and practical tips, not just the facts.
Care for place
Wildlife-friendly practices, respect for communities and local employment on every trip.
Safety without shortcuts
Briefed guests, maintained vehicles and reachable contacts throughout your journey.
Local expertise
We don’t resell trips — we run them
- Every Zanzibar excursion in our catalogue operated or guided locally
- Mainland Tanzania safaris with 4x4 vehicles and experienced driver-guides
- Shared group departures and fully private trips
- Tailor-made itineraries built around your dates and budget
- 24/7 airport transfer availability
What we run
One team, six services
Zanzibar island tours
Stone Town, spice farms, forest walks and cultural excursions across the island.
Boat trips & snorkeling
Prison Island, Nakupenda, Mnemba and Menai Bay by dhow and motorboat.
Dolphin & marine tours
Early dolphin trips from Kizimkazi and sea-turtle encounters where offered.
Tanzania safaris
Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Mikumi — day trips and multi-day.
Combined packages
Full-day and multi-day combinations of excursions, safaris and transfers.
Private transport
Airport transfers and private vehicle hire — available 24/7.
Why choose Zanbeach
Local operators, not a call centre
Designed by locals
Island excursions, mainland safaris and transfers put together by people who live the routes, tides and trails.
Safety first, always
Experienced local guides, maintained vehicles and a team you can reach by phone or WhatsApp throughout your trip.
Shared or private
Run shared or private trips, and tailor-made packages — choose the style that fits your group and budget.
Published reference prices
Where our site publishes prices you see them; where sources disagree or nothing is published, we say so and quote honestly.
Fast human replies
Message us on WhatsApp or call — a real person from the team answers, not a booking robot.
Responsible travel
Small-group options, wildlife-friendly practices and local employment on every trip we operate.
Safety standards
- Experienced local guides on every island excursion and safari
- Maintained vehicles; safari game drives in equipped 4x4s
- Phone and WhatsApp contact reachable throughout your trip
- Published payment details shared only during booking — never to third parties
Responsible tourism
- Small-group options to limit impact on reefs, forests and villages
- Responsible wildlife practices — no chasing or guaranteed-sighting claims
- Local employment first — guides, boat crews, drivers and staff from Zanzibar
- Park fees and government taxes paid as required by law
Frequently asked questions
Answers before you even ask
Every tour page has an enquiry form that composes a WhatsApp message (or email) with your date, pickup area, travellers and preferences. Sending it makes a REQUEST, not a confirmed reservation — we reply with confirmation and payment details. Payment secures the booking; the date is not held until then.
As published: we accept cash, mobile money, bank transfers and online payments depending on your location — payment details are shared during booking. Deposit and balance timing is confirmed in writing with your quote before you pay anything, and you should only pay to details on the official confirmation.
As published: cancellations made 24–48 hours before the tour date are eligible for partial or full refunds depending on the tour type — contact us as early as possible for assistance. The full terms we can stand behind are confirmed in writing with your quote; read them before paying and ask us about anything unclear.
Send your new dates on WhatsApp or email. Changes depend on availability and may carry supplier costs, which we always show you before you agree to anything.
The published price tables already reduce the per-person rate as the group grows (each tour page shows its table). For headcounts beyond the published table, or for private group arrangements, send us a group-quote request.
Yes for the tours whose price tables list it: most excursions are priced by pickup area (for example 'Beach hotel' vs 'Stone Town'), and transport is listed among the inclusions. Send your hotel name with your enquiry and we confirm the pickup zone and price.