Colors of Zanzibar
Colors of Zanzibar
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Cultural Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Walking Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips
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Kristina I
7 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
We did a walking tour of Stonetown with Aziza. It was really good. She is very knowledgeable. Also very kind, as my husband has mobility issues. She explained the history of Zanzibar and Stonetown. She checked what we wanted to see and facilitated us buying some purchases. Aziza’s English is very good. She is a lovely young woman and I whole heartedly recommend her.
Written 17 August 2023
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Magdalena
Linz, Austria27 contributions
Jan 2023
I cannot stress enough how highly I recommend Colors of Zanzibar. We had a wonderful experience with them, and our guide Aziza was friendly and knowledgeable.
We did two tours with them:
The Zesty Zanzibar tour, where we had an amazing time cooking with mama Sofia and then visiting a spice farm. Everyone was very friendly and answering all our questions. In the spice farm we had a traditional lunch including what we cooked before and freshly picked up fruit from the farm. The transport was comfortable and the driver was good.
The next day we did a tour to Prison Island. We went with a traditional boat to the island, visited the tortoise sanctuary and the former luxury hotel and after that we did some snorkel in the coral reef.
I can just say that I wish we had more time to do some of their other cultural tours. They make a big effort to offer something different and authentic. Also, it is a plus for me that they support women’s livelihoods, as this is something very close to my heart.
We did two tours with them:
The Zesty Zanzibar tour, where we had an amazing time cooking with mama Sofia and then visiting a spice farm. Everyone was very friendly and answering all our questions. In the spice farm we had a traditional lunch including what we cooked before and freshly picked up fruit from the farm. The transport was comfortable and the driver was good.
The next day we did a tour to Prison Island. We went with a traditional boat to the island, visited the tortoise sanctuary and the former luxury hotel and after that we did some snorkel in the coral reef.
I can just say that I wish we had more time to do some of their other cultural tours. They make a big effort to offer something different and authentic. Also, it is a plus for me that they support women’s livelihoods, as this is something very close to my heart.
Written 19 July 2023
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Martine O
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Jun 2023 • Friends
First of all, not very nice that they forgot that we had booked a tour but nice that they rearanged later same day
Our tour guide Aziza was very kind! She showed us the food in Stone Town from a different perspective!
Our tour guide Aziza was very kind! She showed us the food in Stone Town from a different perspective!
Written 5 June 2023
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Sofie Thestrup R
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Jun 2023 • Friends
We were on a tour with a lovely guide, Azazi, who was very kind showing us around Stone Town. It was a very Nice tour, where she anseeelse all of our many questions, gave us a lot of knowledge about the history of Stone Town and Zanzibar. We were also out on a food tour where she showed us some of the local food. It was a very nice tour!!
Written 5 June 2023
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Kyle A
4 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
An amazing time with an amazing guide, Fatma did not disappoint. We were entirely immersed in the culture and life of Zanzibar during our time with Fatma, who answered every question we had, and led us to the most beautiful places rich with history and story.
Written 14 January 2023
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Bergen F
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Jan 2023 • Couples
Where do we start! Fatma was hands-down the best tour guide during our time in Stone Town. She’s an extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful person. We would’ve never learned of the complex history of the area if it weren’t for her. It felt like we were being shown around by a good friend! We will miss the many laughs and good times we had with her and will without a doubt ask for her during our next trip to Stone Town.
Fatma took us on a walking tour of Stone Town, on an excursion to a stunning island and led us on a tour of a local spice farm. All of which were very enriching and life-changing experiences for us.
Look no further! Colors of Zanzibar is an amazing travel company with skilled guides that will make you feel safe, cared for and a whole lot smarter than when you arrived. Ask for Fatma, she’s awesome!
Fatma took us on a walking tour of Stone Town, on an excursion to a stunning island and led us on a tour of a local spice farm. All of which were very enriching and life-changing experiences for us.
Look no further! Colors of Zanzibar is an amazing travel company with skilled guides that will make you feel safe, cared for and a whole lot smarter than when you arrived. Ask for Fatma, she’s awesome!
Written 14 January 2023
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Taylor
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Jan 2023
We had such a lovely time learning about Zanzibar's history! Our guide, Fatma, took us through the town showing us historical sites, as well as to local shops. I was especially interested in learnings about the East African slave trade, since in the U.S. we only really learn about the West African slave trade.
Fatma took us to Prisoner Island (which was beautiful!) and gave us a walking tour. We were able to see the tortoises, with the oldest being 197 years old. She also came along with us to the spice farm, and did a great job making it interactive having us guess which plants created which spices. We had delicious food while there as well.
I would highly recommend using Colors of Zanzibar to learn more about the rich culture and see all of the best sites Stonetown (and nearby) have to offer.
Fatma took us to Prisoner Island (which was beautiful!) and gave us a walking tour. We were able to see the tortoises, with the oldest being 197 years old. She also came along with us to the spice farm, and did a great job making it interactive having us guess which plants created which spices. We had delicious food while there as well.
I would highly recommend using Colors of Zanzibar to learn more about the rich culture and see all of the best sites Stonetown (and nearby) have to offer.
Written 11 January 2023
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Dóra Szili
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Jan 2023 • Family
We had a wonderful tour to Josani Forest, Butterfly farm and spice farm with Aziza. She was very talented, gave us a lots of information and very kind. We had a great time! I offer this tour for everyone visiting Zanzibár! 😍
Written 6 January 2023
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Lydia J
4 contributions
Oct 2022
I did the dolphin tour with Colors of Zanzibar and my guide was Aziza. She was so much fun to spend the day with. The day would not have been the same without the company I shared with Aziza. We had some great chats, she was very thoughtful and considerate. We laughed a lot, so much so that I decided to book another tour that she would also be my guide.
Written 7 November 2022
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Marissa L
5 contributions
Aug 2022
Such a wonderful time with Colors of Zanzibar, especially because of Aziza. She took us to all the yummy and interesting places to eat in Stone Town and we loved it. She was warm and funny. We ended up doing all 3 of our Stone Town Tour with her and we had the best time with her. Thank you
Written 14 September 2022
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RoosaCOZ
Mambo! We appreciate you taking your time to leave a review for Aziza and our team here at colors. We will extend your compliments to Aziza, we hope to see you again here in Zanzibar. You are very welcome again anytime, we are so happy to enjoy with clients such as yourselves. Karibu Tena!
Written 27 October 2022
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