5 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 $105Best value

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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