The days shape themselves.
Every experience below is curated and guided by Lifetime Safaris — founded in 2009 by Baraka and Agnes Mollel. They are also, together with family, the founders of Bila Kofia.
Sailing Dhow & Snorkeling
A best-selling day at sea on a traditional wooden dhow. Cruise Zanzibar's north-west coast, snorkel vivid coral reefs, and — tide permitting — swim off a pristine sandbank. A freshly grilled seafood lunch is served on board before the sail home.
- Departs 9:00 AM, returns 5–6 PM
- Snorkelling gear, seafood BBQ, fruit & water included
- Chance of dolphin sightings en route
- Private boat · from $120/person
Romantic Sunset Cruise
Sail out at 5 PM along the Nungwi and Kendwa coast, dinner freshly prepared on board (vegetarian on request), and drift back as the sky turns gold to indigo.
- Private dhow, seafood dinner, fruits & water
- From $100/person
- Add wine, beer or a birthday cake on request
Spice Farm & Stone Town
Smell, taste and learn Zanzibar's spice heritage on a working farm — nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom and clove — then a guided walk through Stone Town's UNESCO-listed lanes, with time to shop, eat at Lukmaan, or visit the former slave market at the Anglican Cathedral.
- Spice tour + Stone Town guide
- Private taxi transfers included
- From $75/person
- Optional evening at Forodhani food market
Nakupenda Sandbank
A relaxed motorboat day to a west-coast sandbank that vanishes at high tide. Swim, snorkel and lunch on the sand, with the option to add a Stone Town walk on the way home.
- Snorkel equipment & seafood BBQ
- Private motorboat + taxi transfers
- From $140/person
- Return to Stone Town around 3 PM
Explore the East · Jozani & Caves
Head south-east to Jozani Forest, home to the rare Red Colobus monkey found only in Zanzibar, then cool off in a hidden freshwater cave. Optional lunch at The Rock, the iconic restaurant on the reef.
- Private guide + transport
- All park entrance fees
- From $180/person
Quad Adventure
A three-hour quad ride through inland villages, palm plantations and dusty back-country trails — the Zanzibar most guests never see.
- $130 per quad (2 seats) · $150 per 4-seater
- Fruit included · min age 10
The Lifetime Safaris Zanzibar brochure.
Every day, arranged for you.
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