Top Zanzibar On the Water

It's an experience I would highly recommend. My guide, Muhammed, delivered a highly personal tour. He answered all my questions and allowed me time to explore places that were interesting to me. There's no way I could have navigated Stone Town without him. In addition to being a great guide, he was also a supporter of local businesses. For example, we passed by a cafe that was newly established, but was definitely off the beaten path. When i asked how a business would survive in its location, he said he had watched the business from it's beginning; as long as it seemed to be a credible business, he would bring tourists by. He knew a lot of people along the tour and they greeted him warmly. When I asked for a referral for a barber shop, he took me to one. The barber did a great job. He explained what I should pay for skewers at the night market if I went and what would be a ripoff. He graciously answered my questions about Zanzibar and Tanznia beyond tourist interest (I made it clear that if he found any of my questions inappropriate, he was to let me know immediately). He explained Zanzibar's history as it related to the slave trade and gave context to the "Well, blacks sold other blacks into slavery!" argument made when certain groups take a defensive posture. Let me just say that context is EVERTHING. He pointed out the various mosques and churches that were next to each other and how there's true religious tolerance among the various faith groups. He explained how Friday was the holy day for Muslims, the clothes they wore and the call for prayer. I learned about the various groups who came through Zanzibar, for better or for worse, and the influences they left behind (architecture, food, customs, etc.), the need to be respectful when photographing people and so much more. If you are someone who travels with intention and want to truly know where you are, this is the tour for you. I can't recommend this tour, and Muhammed, enough.

The team was super friendly, very accommodating, and above all, took great care of us from start to finish. We really felt well taken care of. We also really appreciated the respect shown toward the dolphins. Everything was done calmly, without rushing them, and while respecting their space🫶🏼

This is a great experience. It is worth it. After a long bumpy ride in Serengeti, this is a way to relax and see the other side of Tanzania. Beautiful sunset, good food, and great company (Dhow company crew) I love it!!. We had fun dancing and enjoying the ride/sail with the crew (Cronix, Said, Ali, Nice, Sammy and Safe)