Top 12 The Rock Restaurant Tours in Zanzibar

1.Dolphin tour, Jozani Forest, Jambiani Kuza Cave, Paje Beach &The Rock restaurent

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · from $130Our pick

Spend about nine hours touring Zanzibar with private transport and a guide, stopping for a dolphin cruise, Jozani’s red colobus monkeys, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, and The Rock. Guides such as Amina, Ibrahim, and Hassan have earned praise for their care and flexibility. Lunch and any restaurant deposit are extra.

“Very welcoming, polite and caring guide and driver. Great experience to see in one day key parts of zanzibar!”

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2.Swim with Sea Turtles, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, The Rock Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 77 reviews · 9 hours · from $150

Spend nine hours on a private Zanzibar outing with hotel pickup, a guide, and bottled water. Visit Salaam Cave for sea turtles, swim at Kuza Cave, walk Paje Beach, and see The Rock Restaurant. The schedule may also include Jozani Forest and dolphins at Kizimkazi. Lunch at The Rock costs extra.

“I really enjoyed the tour! The caves were beautiful, feeding the turtles was great, and Paje was stunning. It would be great to add on Jozani forest as an additional activity, as it’s in the vicinity. The tour guide Abdul was brilliant! He explained the schedule for the day as soon as I was picked up from the hotel, so I knew exactly what to expect. He is knowledgeable, friendly and honest, which is exactly what you need from a guide in Zanzibar! As a solo traveller, he made me feel at ease, which was grateful appreciated. At Salaam cave, Abdul noticed that I wasn’t happy with the photos that…”

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3.Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave & The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 77 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $105

Spend 6 to 7 hours visiting Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave Aquarium, and The Rock Restaurant with hotel pickup, a private group, an English, French, German, Italian, Polish, or Spanish speaking guide, entrance fees, transport, and bottled water included. Plan extra time and money if you want lunch at The Rock.

“Schöner Trip über die Insel. Als Tipp für diejenigen die mit den Schildkröten schwimmen gehen, nichts grünes anziehen da sie mit Löwenzahn (glaube ich, jedenfalls grün) gefüttert werden. Auf die Farbe fahren die voll ab und man könnte sonst an Stellen angeknabbert werden die man nicht möchte 🥴😂”

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4.Starfish, Blue Lagoon, & The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 5 hours · from $110

Spend five hours exploring Zanzibar’s Starfish Beach and Blue Lagoon by private boat, with snorkeling gear, shade, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide included. Finish near The Rock Restaurant in Pingwe. Lunch is extra and must be reserved directly. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“het was leuk dat we enkel met ons twee in een bootje zaten, zo konden we zo lang of zo kort ergens blijven zoals we zelf wilden. ik weet niet of het hier de rijstijl is van de bewoners maar onze chauffeur was redelijk gehaast (inhalen in blinde bochten). de gids was een goed man die ook redelijk goed engels kon.”

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5.The Rock, Paje Beach, Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 57 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

Spend eight private hours exploring southern Zanzibar with a multilingual guide and hotel pickup. Swim in Kuza Cave and Salaam Cave, see red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest, walk Paje Beach, and visit The Rock Restaurant. Guides such as Abdul, Rashid, Alen, and Muhammad are praised for adjusting timing and explaining island life. Food is extra.

“We had an incredible time in Zanzibar exploring the Blue Lagoon, The Rock, Paje Beach, and the Jozani Forest. The Blue Lagoon's crystal-clear waters were perfect for snorkeling. The Rock offered stunning views and unique charm. Paje Beach, with its white sand and kite-surfing scene, was ideal for lunch and walking around. The Jozani Forest, home to red colobus monkeys, provided a delightful nature walk through mangroves. Our guide, Ahmed, was fantastic. His knowledge, friendliness, and enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!”

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6.Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach and The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $100

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Zanzibar by private, air-conditioned vehicle. See red colobus monkeys at Jozani Forest, swim at Kuza Cave, stroll Paje Beach, and photograph The Rock Restaurant. Guides may include Yahya, James, Jumon, or Said. Lunch is extra, and The Rock requires a separate reservation.

“This was one of the best days. We have traveled the world extensively but the human touch as you can see from the photo attached was exemplary. The tour operator hired two of the best that we have ever encountered. Our guide Yahya Read more”

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7.Rock Restaurant and Cave Tour Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 5 hours · from $100

Spend five hours visiting The Rock restaurant, swimming in Kuza Cave’s clear mineral pool, and learning about Swahili food and history. Your English-speaking guide collects you at 8:00 AM, with names such as Ahmed and Zahran praised for safe driving and flexible planning. Choose a cooking lesson or a traditional Zanzibari lunch.

“super journée ! Le cours de cuisine était très convivial nous avons beaucoup apprécié, la plage était magnifique Merci à notre guide pour sa gentillesse et d' avoir su adapter notre journée en fonction de ce que nous préférons. Journée au top je recommande !!”

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8.Dolphin Tour, Jozani Forest Tour, Kuza Cave Tour, Paje Beach,The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $128

Spend about 10 hours touring Zanzibar by private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide and driver. Snorkel near Mnemba Island, look for red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest, swim in Kuza Cave, relax at Paje Beach, and finish at The Rock Restaurant. Lunch is not included.

“My 4 friends and I went on this private tour and loved every minute of it! We got to swim with dolphins, stand inches away from monkeys, and enjoy the beautiful views. Taimur, our guide, was so nice and funny — we loved spending time with you during the drives!! I recommend, especially with Taimur!”

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9.Mnemba Snorkeling, Kuza Cave, Blue Lagoon, Starfish Tour, The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · from $140

Spend about 10 hours exploring Zanzibar by private air-conditioned vehicle and boat. Swim near Mnemba Atoll, look for dolphins, cool off in Kuza Cave, snorkel at Blue Lagoon, visit Starfish Beach, and finish at The Rock Restaurant. Guides such as Mohammed, Juma, Abdullah, and Saleh have been praised for their care and flexibility.

“Ausgezeichnete Tour. Unsere Guides Abdullah & Said sowie unsere Fahrer Sadik & Shazil sind auf all unsere Wünsche eingegangen und zeigten eine großartige Flexibilität (insbesondere als uns der Regen überraschte und wir vor der Weiterfahrt einen Stopp im Hotel einlegten). Ohne Einschränkung zu empfehlen! Danke!”

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10.The Rock Restaurant & Blue Lagoon Half Day Tour in Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 34 reviews · from $85Best value

This six-hour Zanzibar outing pairs Blue Lagoon snorkeling at Dongwe with sea-star spotting, a sandbank stop, and time at The Rock Restaurant in Michamvi. Hotel pickup, equipment, fruit, water, and a guide are included. The restaurant meal is optional and paid separately, and you now need to arrange your own 12:00 pm table reservation.

“I enjoyed the tour. It ended up being a private tour with just my wife and I. The tour guide was on time and took us where we needed to go. The only problem that I had was that I requested a guide who speaks English and we got a guide who didn't, which made communication very difficult. Other than that the tour it self was worth book for the price 👌🏽 💯”

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11.Salaam Cave Tour, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, Lunch at The Rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 9 hours · from $150

Spend nine private hours exploring Jozani Mangrove Forest, snorkeling with sea turtles in Salaam Cave, visiting Kuza Cave, and relaxing at Paje Beach. A guide such as Daniel, Alen, or Hijja can lead the day, with private transport, boat, and gear included. Lunch at The Rock Restaurant costs extra.

“Excellent day, Turtles were amazing, caves excellent too. Paje Beach was fabulous. All in all a fabulous day out and thank you. Finished off with lunch at The Rock Restaurant, excellent service and food.”

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12.Mnemba Island, Turtle Tour, Kuza Cave, The Rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 10 hours · from $160

You get a private hotel pickup, guide, boat, and a full day around Zanzibar’s east coast. Snorkel at Mnemba Atoll, swim with dolphins, visit Baraka Natural Aquarium and Kuza Cave, then reach The Rock Restaurant at 16:00. Guides including Sadik, Abdula, and Khaled have earned praise for language skills, care, and good humor.

“Ultimo è un grande! Tutto perfetto nulla da dire. Siamo riusciti a vedere i delfini e abbiamo nuotato insieme a loro 😍 fatto il bagno con le tartarughe, mangiato divinamente al the rock (vi consiglio le parpardelle 🤪 ) e imparato tantissime cose insieme ad Ultimo, consiglio quest escursione a tutti.”

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