15 Tours in Pingwe Worth the Early Start

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

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

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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2.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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3.Blue lagoon, Starfish, Paje Beach and Maalum Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 8 hours · from $145

Spend eight hours exploring south Zanzibar with a local guide such as Hussein. Snorkel at Blue Lagoon and Starfish Garden, photograph The Rock Restaurant, eat lunch in Paje, then swim in Maalum Cave. Transport, boat hire, snorkel gear, lunch, and hotel pickup are included.

“We did this tour today and really enjoyed it! Snorkeling at the Blue Lagoon was amazing, with clear water and beautiful marine life. The Starfish Garden and views of the Rock Restaurant were perfect for photos. Lunch was relaxed and tasty, and Maalum Cave was a unique and fascinating experience. Well organized and a great way to explore the south of Zanzibar. Highly recommended! 🌴🌊”

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4.Mnemba Island Atoll Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 37 reviews · 9 hours · from $150

Spend nine active hours seeing Zanzibar’s best-known coastal and nature sites. You’ll snorkel around Mnemba Atoll, look for dolphins, meet red colobus monkeys at Jozani Forest, swim in Kuza Cave, visit Paje Beach, and stop at The Rock Restaurant. Private pickup, a guide, and bottled water are included, but food is not.

“Ottima escursione per chi vuole concentrare più posti in un unica giornata”

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5.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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6.Jozani Forest, Tandem Clear Kayak, The Rock, Paje Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · 10 hours · from $145

This 10-hour private Zanzibar outing pairs Jozani Forest’s Red Colobus Monkeys with a tandem clear kayak through mangroves, The Rock Restaurant, and Paje Beach. Private pickup, a guide, and bottled water are included. Guides may speak English, German, French, Spanish, or Italian. Lunch at The Rock costs extra.

“It was amazing. Our Guide Daniel and our driver Nasser were great. It was the best day of our trip. We wanted to go to Salaam Cave which was not included in the trip and they added it and took us there. They went over & above to make sure we are enjoying the day and are happy.”

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7.Zanzibar, Salaam Cave Tour, The Rock, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 10 hours · from $150

Spend 10 hours exploring southern Zanzibar with a private guide and hotel pickup. See red colobus monkeys at Jozani Forest, visit Salaam and Kuza Caves, snorkel with a private boat, stop at The Rock, and unwind on Paje Beach. Guide Alen has been praised for his excellent French and flexible pace.

“un immense merci à Alen (guide) qui a été parfait. nous avons passé grâce à lui une journée formidable avec notre fille. la journée était chargée mais Alen à pris le temps de tout nœud expliquer, à la fois discret et amusant on le recommande vivement. cette journée complète à visiter plusieurs lieux touristiques à été une réussite grâce à lui. n'hésitez pas il parle un excellent Français !”

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8.Turtle Snorkeling, Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 8 reviews · 9 hours · from $150

Spend nine hours exploring Zanzibar with private pickup, a guide, and transport included. Swim with turtles at Nungwi, see red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest, swim in Kuza Cave, and stop at The Rock Restaurant. Guide Amad has been praised for giving visitors time to enjoy each stop at an easy pace.

“I didn’t expect much from the Turtles sanctuary because I read some reviews saying it was smelly and not great. But I ended up losing track of time feeding the big turtles and taking pictures with them. Then we headed to Jozani Forest, where we saw monkeys that only live there and learned about some plants. It was really interesting. Finally, we went to Kuza Cave. It was dark and a bit scary at first, but the water was clear and clean. It was a cool experience with a mysterious vibe. Our guide, Amad, was super patient and let us enjoy everything at our own pace. 거북이 장소에 대해 냄새나고…”

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9.Jozani Forest & Paje Beach Trip with The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $90Best value

Spend six hours with a private guide and driver visiting Jozani Forest, Paje Beach, and the famous Rock Restaurant area. You may be guided in English, Spanish, French, German, or other listed languages. Guides such as Salik and Alen have helped explain the forest and monkeys clearly. Dinner at The Rock costs extra and requires its own reservation.

“Belle sortie merci au guide Alen et le chauffeur Mustapha pour m’avoir accompagner tout le long de cette activité !”

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10.Blue lagoon & Starfish

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $119

Spend six hours traveling from your Zanzibar hotel to Michamvi for a private boat trip around the Blue Lagoon. Snorkel with tropical fish, see colorful starfish, and walk a sandbank when the tide allows. Guides speak English, French, German, and Italian. Isaac is especially noted for his German and friendly care, while Captain Alibaba handles the boat.

“Tour privato con pick-up dalla zona dell'albergo fino al Blue lagoon. Guida in italiano, barca privata e frutta locale a volontà. Primo stop snorkeling con attrezzature fornite dai locali. Emozionante nuotare un mezzo ai pesci tropicali, osservare la barriera corallina e sentirti dal vivo come entrato nel film ""Alla ricerca di Nemo". Secondo stop: grazie alla bassa marea camminare tra loro ed osservare sott'acqua le stelle marine con la loro varietà di colori e grandezza. Terzo stop: sempre grazie alla bassa marea camminare su lingua di sabbia/roccia in cerca dei ricci di mare. Stupendo il paesaggio con il contrasto fra nuvole cariche di pioggia e il verde smeraldo dell'acqua.”

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11.Jozani Monkey Tour, Kuza Cave Tour, Paje Beach, The Rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $150

Spend 10 hours exploring Zanzibar’s south and east coasts with a private guide and hotel pickup. Swim with sea turtles at Salaam Cave, see red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest, swim in Kuza Cave, relax at Paje Beach, and visit The Rock Restaurant. English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian guides are available.

“Geweldige gids Abdul. Hij en de chauffeur heeft ons naar alle plekken gebracht en we hebben alles kunnen zien. het hoogtepunt was toch wel de dolfijnen. We waren helemaal alleen op zee. Geen drukte van bootjes met toeristen erin. Een hele groep van wel 40 dolfijnen zwommen onder ons en wij hebben ze mogen zien. Ze zwommen naast mijn zoon, onder en naast hem. Ik heb met mijn cameraatje een stukje kunnen filmen. Het was fantastisch!!”

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12.Day trip to the Rock Restaurant & relax on mtende beach

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $95

Spend about six hours visiting the Rock Restaurant in Pingwe and relaxing at white-sand Mtende Beach. Hotel transfers, an English-speaking driver, and Mtende entrance are included. Food at the Rock costs extra. One reported driver, Mohamed, added local stops and sugar-cane juice along the way.

“Kierowca bardzo sympatyczny, pokazał więcej dodatkowych miejscowych atrakcji , przejazd przez dużą część Zanzibaru także można wiele zobaczyć”

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13.Salaam Cave, Starfish Adventure, The Rock Lunch, Kuza Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · from $170

Spend a full day in southern Zanzibar swimming near dolphins at Kizimkazi, snorkeling with turtles at Salaam Cave, seeing Starfish Beach, visiting The Rock, and swimming in Kuza Cave. Private pickup, guide, boat, water, and gear are included. Dolphin conditions can vary, so responsible boat handling matters.

“Our guide Abdul really made this day a party. We started with the trip to see dolphins and we were lucky to see a whole group and to be able to swim with them. Abdul gave a great explanation and also said in advance that if there were too many boats it would be too dangerous to swim. Fortunately this was not the case. Here we visited the sea turtles which was a very nice experience. The Kuza cave is also an experience in itself, swimming in a cave filled with fresh water, wonderful. Then starfish watching and snorkeling to finish with a meal on the Rock. Really recommended to…”

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14.Jozani Forest Tour, Kuza Cave Tour, Paje Beach, The Rock

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours · from $150Top rated

Spend nine hours with a private guide and driver visiting Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, Salaam Cave, and The Rock. You may swim with dolphins and sea turtles, depending on the day’s conditions. Guides include Abdullah, Mohamed, and Sadik, with pickup from Zanzibar hotels, villas, the airport, or seaport.

“Guiden Mohamed var serviceinriktad och ville att vi skulle få ut det mesta av vår aktivitet. Han var väldigt mån om oss och det märktes att han gillade sitt jobb. Även chauffören Khalid var jätte trevlig. Vi tycker att Paje Beach var onödig att besöka då man varken kan bada eller sola där. För att bada i havet där behöver man gå ca 1 km. De resterande destinationerna är värda att besöka. Maten på The Rock var det bästa vi ätit på hela resan.”

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15.Mnemba Island, Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 10 hours · from $160

Spend 10 hours on a private Zanzibar outing with hotel pickup, a private boat, and a multilingual guide. Snorkel at Mnemba Atoll, see red colobus monkeys at Jozani Forest, swim in Kuza Cave, pause at Paje Beach, and visit The Rock Restaurant. Guides such as Yussuf and Alen have been praised for clear explanations and warm service.

“all of it, deom starr to finish the driver and tour guide were 👏”

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