About us
A small Zanzibar company that answers its own phone
Our story
We began as guides working for other people's companies, watching travellers get sold the wrong tour on the wrong day of the tide. Eventually we built the operation we would have wanted to work for.
Today we run daily departures across Unguja, arrange fly-in safaris to the mainland, and design private days for families, photographers and honeymooners. Everything is coordinated from a small office in Stone Town by people who grew up here.
We are not the cheapest operator on the island, and we are honest about that. What we offer is a properly planned day, guides who know their subject, and someone who picks up when you call.
Why choose us
What we hold ourselves to
Local guides only
Every guide is Zanzibari, licensed and paid fairly — not a seasonal freelancer.
Safety first
Life jackets on every boat, checked engines, and we cancel when the sea says so.
Honest pricing
One written price with fees explained. No surprise 'entrance costs' on the day.
Four languages
Guides work in English, Kiswahili, Italian and French.
Community boats
We charter from village crews in Matemwe, Fumba and Nungwi.
Support during your stay
One WhatsApp thread for your whole trip — before, during and after.
Our team
The people you will actually meet
- H
Hassan
Founder & lead guide
Born in Stone Town, twelve years guiding the island's history and spice routes.
- A
Amina
Trip planner
Builds the itineraries, handles bookings and answers most of your WhatsApp messages.
- J
Juma
Marine guide
Reef guide and free-diver working the Mnemba and Menai Bay reefs since 2014.
Travel information
Practical things to know before you fly
- Best time to visit
- June to October is dry and breezy; December to February is hot and clear. April and May are the long rains.
- Visas
- Most nationalities get a visa on arrival or an e-visa for Tanzania. Check your own requirements before flying.
- Money
- US dollars and Tanzanian shillings are both accepted. Bring newer USD notes; ATMs exist in Stone Town and Nungwi.
- Dress
- Beachwear on the beach, shoulders and knees covered in town and villages. Zanzibar is predominantly Muslim.
- Health
- Zanzibar is a malaria area — talk to your doctor. Drink bottled or filtered water.
- Getting around
- Distances are short but roads are slow. Stone Town to Nungwi takes about 90 minutes.
