About this experience
Step back in time and uncover Zanzibar’s powerful slave-trade legacy through a moving journey across its most significant historical sites. This eye-opening experience connects you with the island’s past, exploring places that shaped lives and history. Begin at Malindi’s Dhow Harbour, where ships once arrived from Bagamoyo, then visit Tippu Tip’s Old Residence, home of the infamous trader. Continue to the Old Slave Market and Anglican Cathedral, a solemn landmark symbolizing suffering, resilience, and the abolition of slavery.
The tour also includes Dr. David Livingstone’s House, once a base for the explorer and abolitionist, and the Mbweni Ruins, a former mission school for freed slave girls. Conclude at the Maruhubi Ruins and Mangapwani Slave Chamber and Caves, where captives once awaited monsoon winds for transport. This powerful exploration blends history, culture, and remembrance, offering deeper understanding of Zanzibar’s complex and emotional past.
At a glance
- Duration: 96 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 96 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- All excursions shown in the package
- Service of Informative, friendly and Experienced Professional Tour guide
- Breakfast
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- Hotel Accommodations Based on Bed & BreakFast
- Unlimited Portable Wi-Fi
Not included
- Early check-in / late checks-out is subject to availability availability of rooms
- Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
- Gratuities for Guide (please tip separately)
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
- Travel insurance if needed
- Visa fees (US $50 / US $100 for American or Irish Passport holders)
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- On arrival, you will be met and greeted by the guide and driver at Zanzibar International Airport / Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and given a briefing and all the necessary information regarding your Unforgettable Holiday to Zanzibar. They will answer all the questions that you might have. The representatives will arrive 30 minutes before the arrival time, waiting for you with a sign that you will easily recognize, and transfer you to the charming Mizingani Seafront Hotel adds comfort and authenticity, making this the perfect blend of history, culture, and relaxation in the heart of Zanzibar.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Green Zanzibar Tours & Safari Company Limited
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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