Zanzibar Tours, Safaris & Transfers From a Stone Town Team

Dhow sails, spice farms, Stone Town walks, snorkeling trips and fly-in safaris to mainland Tanzania, arranged by Mosum Tours & Safaris, a Zanzibar operator with more than ten years of ground-handling experience.

Boat moored beside a sandbank in the turquoise water of Menai Bay
Wooden dhow sailing over clear turquoise water in Menai Bay
Guests enjoying a table lunch on a white sandbank during a Zanzibar boat tour
Traditional dhow with a white sail near Mnemba Island, Zanzibar

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GUEST FAVOURITES

Where Most Guests Start

From $70
A full day on Menai Bay: dhow sailing, reef snorkeling, a sandbank stop and a seafood lunch cooked on the beach.
From $55
Half a day on the reefs of Mnemba Atoll with a guide, all your snorkeling gear and fresh tropical fruit on board.
From $15
A guided walk through Stone Town’s lanes, markets and landmarks, led by a Zanzibari guide who lives here.

Why Book With Mosum

A small local team, clear plans and honest prices, so your days run smoothly.

Rooted in Zanzibar

Our team lives here, so you get honest advice on timing, tides and what is worth your money.

Plans That Bend

Tell us your pace, your group and any dietary needs, and we adjust the day around you.

Book on WhatsApp

Message +255 620 232 711 or use the form. We reply every day from 8 AM to 9 PM.

Guests From Everywhere

We host visitors from Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa.

Clear Pricing

We tell you what a trip costs and exactly what it includes before you pay.

Clean Vehicles, Good Gear

Air-conditioned vehicles and well-maintained equipment on every trip.

What We Arrange

Day tours, holiday packages, safaris and transfers, all from one office on Forodhani Street in Stone Town.

Sea Days

Sail Menai Bay on Safari Blue, snorkel the reefs of Mnemba, walk the Nakupenda sandbank or finish a day on a sunset dhow.

Land Excursions

Walk Stone Town, taste spices on a farm, meet red colobus monkeys at Jozani and visit the tortoises of Prison Island with hosts who explain what you see.

Holiday Packages

Three- to eight-day itineraries with airport transfers, guided days and lunches, and the freedom to pick your own hotel.

Airport & Hotel Transfers

Private cars, 9-seat Alphard vans and a 30-seat bus for airport, seaport and hotel transfers anywhere on the island, around the clock on request.

Safaris from Zanzibar

Fly-in day trips and overnight safaris to Mikumi, Selous (Nyerere), the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and more.

Add a Day of Big Game to Your Beach Holiday

Mikumi and Selous (Nyerere) can each be done in a single day by light aircraft: out at dawn, game drives all day and back on the island for dinner. Longer safaris reach the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara.

Mikumi Day Trip

A full day of game drives in Mikumi National Park, with flights from Zanzibar.

Selous Day Trip

A full day in Nyerere National Park (Selous), beside the Rufiji River.

Why Zanzibar?

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About Mosum Tours & Safaris

Mosum Tours & Safaris is a Zanzibar tour operator with more than ten years of experience in ground handling, day activities and safaris. Our head office is in Stone Town, on Forodhani Street, close to the airport.

We also work in Dar es Salaam and Arusha, so we can plan trips that begin on the island and continue on the mainland.

What Guests Say

Short words from travellers who explored Zanzibar with us. Our full profile is on Google.

The best tourist guide in Zanzibar!!
Vitor SilvaGoogle review · June 2022
Very nice visit to Stone Town with Mohamed. Good explanation and Mohamed is very knowledgeable about Zanzibar's history. Recommended.
Tom SegersGoogle review · May 2022
We were attended by Mohamed who provided us with impeccable service. Great driver, super polite and helpful! In addition to knowing Zanzibar very well and being a great guide!!!
Bruna Leal GonçalvesGoogle review · April 2022
Erg goede gids, wist veel te vertellen van Stonetown. Goed gezelschap!
Albert DGoogle review · May 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

Safari Blue, Mnemba Island snorkeling, the Stone Town walking tour, the spice farm and Prison Island are the usual starting points. They cover the sea, the old town and the island’s nature, and they combine easily into a short stay.

Most visitors stay five to seven days. That is enough for a couple of beach days, one sea trip, a day in Stone Town and the spice farm, with room for a safari if you want one.

It depends on the tour. Most include a guide, entrance and government fees, water and equipment where needed, and some include lunch. Every tour page lists what is included, and hotel pickup is available for an extra cost on many day tours.

Yes. Almost every tour can be run privately for couples, families and groups. Tell us what you would like and we will quote a private price.

Yes. We run private transfers between Zanzibar airport or the seaport and any hotel on the island, with cars, 9-seat vans and a 30-seat bus. See our transfer page for zones and vehicles.

Zanzibar is a year-round destination. June to October and December to February are the driest and sunniest months. The long rains fall in April and May, when the island is greener and quieter and most tours still run.

Yes. Mikumi and Selous (Nyerere) are possible as day trips by light aircraft, and longer safaris reach the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara. Flights, park fees and a driver-guide are included in the safari prices.

Message us on WhatsApp at +255 620 232 711, email info@mosumtours.com or use the booking form. We confirm availability, the final price and the pickup time, and explain how payment works.

We are a Zanzibar-based operator with more than ten years of experience, an office in Stone Town and teams in Dar es Salaam and Arusha. You deal with the people who run your trip, from the first message to the drop-off.

From the Mosum Travel Journal

Practical guides on when to go, what to pack and how to choose between tours.

Tell Us When You Arrive

Send your dates, group size and interests on WhatsApp or through the form and we will reply with a suggested plan and a price.