Wander where the spice wind blows.
Private, locally-owned tours of Zanzibar — led by Salim, born on the island, guiding since 2012. Book direct. No middleman.
The coral-stone alleys. The cardamom in the air. The turquoise horizon that never quite ends.
At Zanchoyo we don't hand you a schedule and a bus. We introduce you to our home. Every tour is private, every guide is family, and every route is one we've walked ourselves — often since childhood.
Hand-picked by Salim.
Stone Town Tour
Walk the ancient streets of Zanzibar's historic capital with a local guide.
Spice Tour
Taste fresh spices straight from the trees and enjoy a home-cooked Swahili lunch.
Safari Blue Tour
Sail a private wooden dhow to hidden sandbars and snorkel crystal-clear reefs.
More than a tour — a kinship.
I'm Salim. I grew up among the clove plantations and the narrow alleys of Stone Town. For over a decade I've guided travellers through the history and hidden corners of my island.
With Zanchoyo you aren't a booking on a spreadsheet — you're a guest. Every itinerary is built for you, every dollar stays on the island, and every friendship is one I hope will last.
Read my storyIn their own words.
"Salim didn't just take us to the spice farm — he took us to his favourite fruit stall and explained every plant. It felt like walking through town with an old friend.
"The private dhow to the sandbank was the highlight of our honeymoon. Salim arranged a seafood lunch better than any resort meal we had all week.
"Booked five different tours with Zanchoyo over ten days. Every guide was thoughtful, every driver on time, every experience felt personal.
Why book direct with Salim.
Truly private
No shared minibuses. Just you, your party, and your guide.
Custom itineraries
Every day shaped around what you actually want to see.
Fair pricing
You pay the guide, not a chain of resellers.
Community-first
We hire local, buy local, and support the villages we visit.
Let's plan your Zanzibar.
Tell Salim your dates and what you dream of. He'll draft an itinerary within a few hours — no deposit, no pressure.
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