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Welcome to the Official page of Zanzibar's leading DMC - ZanTours! To be Different means History

ZanTours began in 1997 as a transfer company.

ZanTours is a Zanzibar based tour operator providing luxury to budget travel for both Independent Travellers and Group Trips of all sizes. ZanTours has been the premiere tour operator of Zanzibar since 1997. Why Choose ZanTours

ZanTours will show you the best of Zanzibar. With over 15 years in operation, we will exceed your expectations and deliver the travel experience of a lifetime. In short, you may only visit Zanzibar once in your lifetime – travel with ZanTours to make sure you do it right. We offer uncommon tours providing you a fresh perspective and the chance to learn about the history and culture of the islands. The ZanTour team is creative and will customize your options to best suit you. Our connections to the local community ensure you get the best possible experience from those who know the island best. You may only visit Zanzibar once in your lifetime – travel with ZanTours to make sure you do it right. Expertise

At ZanTours, we prioritize hiring locally and offer regular training opportunities to our staff. Our Zanzibar Travel Specialists know the region better than any outsider ever could and are passionate about sharing Zanzibar with our visitors. In the past 16 years, we have learned and grown into the largest tour operator on the island. Reputation and Quality

We are known for our local expertise, smooth service, and personalized attention. We are proud to say that over 75% of our business is repeat or referral, demonstrating our credibility and quality service. Partners

We are supported by a strong network of partners throughout the region. Our sister company, ZanAir, connects Zanzibar to several special destinations in East Africa. Support and Security

ZanTours offers 24-hour roadside assistance and a dedicated Travel Specialist to ensure you have everything you need throughout your stay. You always have phone and email access to us. Have peace of mind knowing that if something goes wrong with your arrangements, well-being or health, we’re on it immediately.

- See more at: www.zantours.com

18/11/2025

Umuganda – The Power of Community

Once a month, Rwanda pauses.
From 8 to 11 in the morning, streets quiet down, shops close, and people roll up their sleeves — from city mayors to students and shopkeepers. Together, they take part in Umuganda, a national community service day that brings the country out to clean, plant, repair, and connect.

What looks like a simple clean-up is actually Rwanda’s heartbeat — a living tradition of unity, pride, and collective responsibility that has made this nation one of Africa’s cleanest and most cohesive.

✨ Sometimes, progress isn’t about doing big things — it’s about everyone doing small things together. I have seen it first hand … an African country which is so clean, that you are shocked, when you see a tiny little piece of plastic on the road! 😂❤️

11/11/2025

EDUCATE

To make a difference, we start with knowledge.

Our mission is to educate — not just about destinations, but about the incredible natural and cultural heritage that makes East Africa unlike anywhere else on Earth.

From today, we’ll begin sharing real facts and surprising stories from across the region — the kind of things most travelers never hear about, but should. 🌍✨

10/11/2025

TO

To understand East Africa is to see beyond the safari.

It’s about the rhythms of local life, the power of community, and the fragile balance of ecosystems we’re all part of.

Join us as we go deeper — one fact, one insight, one story at a time.

08/11/2025

ELEVATE

When we educate, we inspire.
When we inspire, we elevate — awareness, respect, and impact.

Our next chapter begins here: sharing truths, facts, and little-known wonders of East Africa that deserve to be seen and protected.

Stay tuned — the first one drops soon🌿

31/10/2025

🌴 Friday’s Finest Stays: Thanda Island – Tanzania 🌊
🏝 A Leading Hotel of the World

Welcome to pure paradise — a private island so exclusive, it redefines barefoot luxury. Surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Shungimbili Marine Reserve, Thanda Island is where tropical beauty meets world-class hospitality.

From elegant beachfront villas to endless ocean views, every moment here feels cinematic. Dive with whale sharks, dine under the stars, or simply let the world drift away — this is the ultimate island escape.

✨ Verdict: Beyond luxury. Beyond ordinary. ❤️❤️❤️
For dreamers, romantics, and those who believe paradise should be private.

29/10/2025

🦍 Wildlife & Adventure Wednesday

🌿 Bwindi Lodge – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

Hidden in the emerald hills of southwestern Uganda, Bwindi Lodge is where mist, magic, and mountain gorillas meet. This intimate eco-lodge overlooks the ancient rainforest — home to one of the world’s last remaining gorilla populations.

Here, mornings begin with birdsong and coffee on your veranda, and days end with stories by the fire after a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trek. Thoughtfully designed with natural materials and warm Ugandan hospitality, it’s luxury that feels grounded and real.

✨ Verdict: Authentic, soulful, and deeply humbling. ❤️❤️❤️
For travelers who seek connection — not just comfort.

24/10/2025

🌴 Friday’s Finest Stays: Bawe Island – Zanzibar 🌊

Private island dreams, Zanzibari style.
Just a short boat ride from Stone Town lies Bawe Island — an exclusive escape surrounded by turquoise waters and coral reefs so clear, they almost glow.

Here, barefoot luxury takes center stage: pristine white sands, palm-fringed villas, and sunsets that paint the sky in every shade of gold. With no crowds, no noise, and no hurry, Bawe is where time feels like it’s finally yours again.

✨ Verdict: Intimate, idyllic, and impossibly beautiful. ❤️❤️❤️
For those who want Zanzibar — all to themselves.

22/10/2025

🦍 Wildlife & Adventure Wednesday

🌋 Singita Kwitonda Lodge – Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Where luxury meets legacy at the edge of the wild.
Set against the misty backdrop of Volcanoes National Park, Singita Kwitonda Lodge offers a front-row seat to Rwanda’s mountain majesty — and a deeply meaningful connection to its land and people.

Every detail here tells a story: local craftsmanship, gentle sustainability, and architecture that seems to breathe with the forest. After a day trekking with gorillas, return to fire-lit comfort, garden-to-table cuisine, and views that silence conversation.

✨ Verdict: Profound, purposeful, and profoundly beautiful. ❤️❤️❤️
For those who seek more than a stay — an experience that stays with them.

17/10/2025

🌴 Friday’s Finest Stays: JAZ Elite Aurora – Michamvi, Zanzibar ☀️
✨ Opened September 20, 2025

Fresh, fun, and full of island light — JAZ Elite Aurora is Zanzibar’s newest reason to pack your bags. Nestled on the quiet shores of Michamvi, this stylish newcomer brings a splash of modern energy to the island’s laid-back east coast.

Think sun-drenched pools, crisp design, ocean-view rooms, and that unmistakable Zanzibar rhythm — relaxed, yet effortlessly refined. From sunrise yoga to sunset cocktails, every moment here feels like the start of something new.

✨ Verdict: A bright new star on Zanzibar’s horizon. ❤️❤️❤️
For travelers chasing sunshine, sea breeze, and something fresh.

15/10/2025

🦍 Wildlife & Adventure Wednesday

🌋 Virunga Lodge – Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

High above the clouds and overlooking the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo, Virunga Lodge is Rwanda’s most iconic stay — where adventure meets awe.

Here, misty mornings melt into mountain views, and evenings glow with the warmth of a crackling fire. Trek through the bamboo forests to meet the mountain gorillas, then return to your stone cottage perched on the ridge — a sanctuary of calm after a day of wonder.

✨ Verdict: Soul-stirring views, heartfelt hospitality, and the spirit of Rwanda at its best. ❤️❤️❤️
For travelers who believe magic happens above the clouds.

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Airport Road
Zanzibar
2560

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:30 - 14:00
Sunday	08:30 - 14:00

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http://www.zantours.com/

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