Turquoise ocean and white sand beach with palm trees in Zanzibar

Zanzibar · Tanzania

Discover Zanzibar & Tanzania With Trans World Travel & Tours

Tailor-made island experiences, safaris and cultural journeys designed by a local team who know Zanzibar and Tanzania inside out.

What we do

Journeys shaped around the islands and the wild

From half-day island escapes to multi-day safaris, every trip is arranged with care by our Zanzibar-based team.

Zanzibar Tours

Stone Town, spice farms, sandbanks, Prison Island and the island's best-loved days out.

Tanzania Safaris

Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and southern parks, arranged around your pace and season.

Beach Experiences

Slow days on turquoise water — dhow sailing, snorkelling, sandbanks and quiet coastlines.

Cultural Experiences

Markets, music, food and the everyday life of the islands, guided by people who live it.

Honeymoon & Romantic Getaways

Sunset sails, private dinners and quiet corners of the coast for couples.

Private & Group Trips

Family holidays, friends travelling together and small private groups, fully arranged.

Featured experiences

Island days and safari mornings

A selection of the experiences travellers ask us for most. Every one can be adapted to suit you.

Carved wooden doors on a narrow Stone Town street in ZanzibarPrice on request

Stone Town Walking Experience

Stone Town, ZanzibarHalf day

Wander the coral-stone lanes, carved doors, markets and waterfront of Zanzibar's historic old town.

White sandbank surrounded by turquoise water near ZanzibarPrice on request

Nakupenda Sandbank Experience

Off Stone Town, ZanzibarFull day

A boat trip to a white sandbar surrounded by shallow turquoise water, with time to swim and relax.

Hands holding Zanzibar spices at a tropical spice farmPrice on request

Spice Farm Experience

Central ZanzibarHalf day

Taste, touch and smell the cloves, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg that gave the Spice Islands their name.

Traditional dhow boat sailing at sunset off ZanzibarPrice on request

Sunset Dhow Experience

Zanzibar west coastEvening

Sail a traditional wooden dhow as the Indian Ocean turns gold — a favourite for couples.

Boardwalk through the green Jozani Forest in ZanzibarPrice on request

Jozani Forest Experience

Jozani, ZanzibarHalf day

Walk the forest boardwalks in search of the rare red colobus monkey and Zanzibar's mangrove habitats.

Elephants and acacia trees on the Serengeti plains at sunrisePrice on request

Serengeti Safari Experience

Serengeti, TanzaniaMulti-day

Endless golden plains, iconic wildlife and unforgettable sunrises on Tanzania's most famous savannah.

Local Zanzibari guide welcoming travellers on the island

Why choose us

A local team, a personal approach

Trans World Travel & Tours is based in Zanzibar. We arrange island experiences and Tanzania safaris for travellers who want honest advice, reliable guides and an itinerary that actually fits them.

  • Based in ZanzibarWe live here — our advice comes from the ground, not a brochure.
  • Local expert guidesFriendly, knowledgeable guides who bring each place to life.
  • Tailor-made itinerariesEvery journey is shaped around your interests, pace and budget.
  • Personal serviceOne team looking after you from first message to final farewell.
About Trans World

Destinations

Where your journey can take you

Island coastlines, historic towns and Tanzania's great national parks.

White sand beach and turquoise ocean in Zanzibar

Indian Ocean island

Zanzibar

Turquoise water, white sand, spice farms and a historic old town shaped by centuries of trade.

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Serengeti plains with elephants at sunrise

Northern Tanzania

Serengeti

Vast open plains famous for big cats, great herds and some of Africa's most cinematic sunrises.

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View over the Ngorongoro Crater with zebras in the foreground

Northern Tanzania

Ngorongoro

A vast volcanic caldera where wildlife gathers on the crater floor beneath dramatic green walls.

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Baobab trees and giraffes in Tarangire National Park

Northern Tanzania

Tarangire

Ancient baobabs, river valleys and large elephant populations in a quieter corner of the north.

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Boat cruise on the Rufiji River with hippos in Nyerere National Park

Southern Tanzania

Nyerere

One of Africa's largest protected areas, known for river landscapes and boat-based game viewing.

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Open savannah plains representing Mikumi National Park

Southern Tanzania

Mikumi

Open floodplains and accessible wildlife viewing, a popular introduction to the Tanzanian bush.

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