Bike Zanzibar
Bike Zanzibar
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Enjoy real experiences with a dedicated bicycle tour operator in Zanzibar. The hundreds of guests we have taken around Zanzibar has shown us parts of the island that would otherwise remain hidden . Our tours combine exploring Zanzibar's unique nature and culture with the tours and boat trips on the way in an off-the-beaten-track adventure that nobody else can provide.
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Sofia C
Cambridge, UK39 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Overall pleased with our experience. I thought the spice tour would be overrated but it was actually really nice. We god a private tour for just us and could try lots of fruits and spices, got answers to all our questions, and the lunch provided was delicious.
Dala dala ride to the farm was interesting and biking through stone town and the forest was a nice experience. However it could have been a bit better organised. Our tour guide was late, then we had to wait for him to run some errands, collect the bikes, exchange some money and we didnt actually leave until 10AM. We waited half an hour for the dala dala, it didnt arrive so we biked to another bus stop and waited for another one. I understand this part cannot be planned as there is no timetable, but it felt like a bit of a waste of time, and we only arrived to the farm 11.30.
I did not get a proper mountain bike, but a small ladies city bike with basket, it was okay but not optimal for biking in the forest and on bumpy roads with stones everywhere.
A bit pricey and despite the waiting times and suboptimal bike, the overall experience was nice so I would still recommend it.
Dala dala ride to the farm was interesting and biking through stone town and the forest was a nice experience. However it could have been a bit better organised. Our tour guide was late, then we had to wait for him to run some errands, collect the bikes, exchange some money and we didnt actually leave until 10AM. We waited half an hour for the dala dala, it didnt arrive so we biked to another bus stop and waited for another one. I understand this part cannot be planned as there is no timetable, but it felt like a bit of a waste of time, and we only arrived to the farm 11.30.
I did not get a proper mountain bike, but a small ladies city bike with basket, it was okay but not optimal for biking in the forest and on bumpy roads with stones everywhere.
A bit pricey and despite the waiting times and suboptimal bike, the overall experience was nice so I would still recommend it.
Written March 6, 2020
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Thanks Sofia for your positive feedback about the tour and that the Spice Tour was above your expectation. Zanzibar is a lot about taking it easy and wait- they have another time flow here. As with the dala dala- they come when they come :) Still this is a very good way to get a true experience of Zanzibar and to avoid the hectic traffic around city center.
Written March 8, 2020
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Ansjos
3 contributions
Feb 2020
We had a great bike tour around Zanzibar. Everything was very well organized and our guide Suleiman was very talkative and knew a lot about everything. He navigated us safely around Zanzibar in the at times chaotic traffic.
We highly recommend biking around Zanzibar with Bike Zanzibar. It is a perfect way to see this wonderful island and meeting the people. We felt at all times safe and the people are very nice.
We highly recommend biking around Zanzibar with Bike Zanzibar. It is a perfect way to see this wonderful island and meeting the people. We felt at all times safe and the people are very nice.
Written February 16, 2020
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Thank you for sharing your experience! So happy you enjoyed being with Suleiman. Both him and our other guides love to share the real Zanzibar- the food, fruit and culture and take you to places most people will not see.
Written February 20, 2020
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Sally T
54 contributions
Dec 2019
Bike Zanzibar was a freeing and immersive experience. I was able to explore every corner of Stone Town and its farms. It's also a great workout - 20km of hot sun and locals calling out "jambo" excitedly. And that's only one way. It was also my first experience riding the dala dala, in which you can witness the ways locals help each other out. During the actual spice tour, I learned all about the spices I've used my whole life but never knew how/where it came from. Then I see the same spices/food in my delicious lunch. I would say this was the best tour I've tried in Stone Town and would highly recommend for those who want to see more in one day and who are not afraid to be super sweaty at the end of it. My advice: bring a big jug of water.
Written January 12, 2020
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Happy to read you had a great day with us Sally! The dala dala we take to get out of the busy traffic but is is also a true authentic experience. And indeed it is interesting to see all spices in their natural environment. I did not know that cardamom grows on the ground for instance.
Written January 16, 2020
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Jackie D
Saint Paul, MN25 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
My 60+ year old mom and I took a bike tour with Mustapha around Makunduchi village. What a joy this was! They booked a driver to pick us up and met us in Jambiani village. We then rode in the back of the truck with Mustapha and the bikes while Hassan drove. We started biking into the village with Mustapha stopping to share interesting detail and facts about the people, the jobs, and the practices of the folks who call Makunduchi home. We ended up riding 7 miles on mostly trails and dirt roads. We saw at least four weddings and had stops at Hassan's mother's house to learn how to make coconut rope, in the forest for Abdul to show us how to climb a coconut tree where Hassan and Abdul fed us fresh fruits and coconut, and at other various sites. It was hot and sweaty but quite fun. Mustapha serenaded us with Backstreet Boys and Tina Turner as we enjoyed the welcoming shouts of "Jambo!" from kids and adults alike. Would definitely recommend, just prepare for heat and mud.
Written November 11, 2023
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Carobei
Amsterdam, The Netherlands11 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
We took the Jambiani tour with our teenage kids and very much enjoyed ourselves. The knowledgeable Mustapha with his joyful nature took more than good care of us showing us around Jambiani village on our bicycles. Lunch at the Okala restaurant was a real treat. Probably the best food we have had in Zanzibar so far. The coconut Octopus was outstanding. All in all a memorable tour. Highly recommended.
Written July 30, 2021
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Thank you so much for taking time to do a review. Both Okala and Mustapha are local stars whos families are benefitting from your review and tour. Happy all worked out well for the whole family.
Written September 22, 2021
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Chonee
NY404 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Our guide Suleiman was exceptional. He was so friendly, knowledgeable, patient and kind. We experienced some issues on one of the bikes but Suleiman was amazing and just modified things to go at our pace. He really was a wonderful person. In addition the tour itself was a great experience. We learned a lot going thru the village as well as at the spice farm. While walking thru the spice farm, our guide would grab fruit from every fruit tree and cut it up right and there and give us all some to try. It was some of the best fruit I've had. The locally cooked lunch was also delicious and a great end to a fantastic tour.
Written October 13, 2023
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Sharky98London
London, UK38 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
We had a fantastic trip over nine days organized by Helen and led by Suliman. We did a clockwise circuit of the island staying in lovely smaller hotels all of which were perfectly chosen by Helen. We were a couple with a 13 year old and a 75 year old grandfather. All reasonably fit and with good bike skills. mostly it is easy riding but there are a few busy parts. The spice tour was a highlight but mostly we enjoyed the beautiful beaches after a morning cycling with some swimming and beach combing. I would definitely recommend a trip organize be Helen.
Written October 31, 2022
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Jutta H
3 contributions
Jun 2023
I experienced a fantastic bike ride through Zanzibar Island and along the east coast. The tour was very well organized and communication in advance with Helen was perfect. It was a pleasure to ride through different areas, have activities like spice tour & snorkling and other highlights on our way. - The guide, Suleiman, can tell you a lot, is professional and attentive. - It was not my first tour organized by Helen and led by Suleiman - I'm a reapter.
Written July 1, 2023
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LindaN8959XE
Potters Bar, UK7 contributions
We spent a wonderful 10 days riding all around Zanzibar with Juma, who is a professional cyclist and lovely man. We averaged 35 km a day and it is easy riding given the highest point in Zanzibar is 200 metres. Mostly on roads however the highlight was the riding through the farms and villages on tracks. The trip was put together by Helen who found interesting and high quality places to stay so each day was an adventure. She also included a spice tour, boat ride to snorkel, swimming with the dolphins and a tour of Stone Town. A great trip - if you're thinking of doing it - book it now!
Written September 28, 2014
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UteKlaDus
Düsseldorf, Germany2 contributions
Nov 2015 • Solo
Thanks again to the best bike quide and storyteller Juma.
It has been a terrific holiday including everything - people, beaches, ocean, lodges and I could keep on naming things I will never forget.
It has been a terrific holiday including everything - people, beaches, ocean, lodges and I could keep on naming things I will never forget.
Written December 11, 2015
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Hi! How much is the spices route per person and what is included? Thanks a lot. CaRo
Written August 21, 2019
Hi,
Price per person:
If 2 persons: 55 USD pp
If 4 persons: 50 usd pp
Single: 65 usd
Incl: guide, bikes, bus ride, spice tour with fruit tasting and lunch at the farm
Time: 09.00-16.00
Written August 22, 2019
Alison G
Exeter, United Kingdom
Hi, I was wondering if you had child seats for a 2 year old so we could bring him along on a shorter tour? Thanks
Written October 2, 2017
Hi Sorry for my late reply, so many chanels nowadays. Yes we have good child seat. However I recommend you to do shorter trips every day as it is hot. Contact me via email and we can work it out together.
Written October 9, 2017
Do you carry the panniers on the bike, or are they transported for you. Do you have a scheduled tour that we have to join, or can we arrange a tour at any time?? thanking you liz
Written January 13, 2017
Thank you for replying so promptly, at the moment we are thinking of a trip, the first week of April, and have contacted Mango Airlines, in connection with their package tours.
We then noticed that you have cycling excursions, and have opted to go possibly to the East side of the Island, to incorporate a cycle trip. We do some cycling at home, and therefore the enquiry. Please advise us of your daily rate for a trip, including the hire of the bike. We did read some of the comments, and one I was interested in was the dolphins, and then the trip to the turtles.. Yours sincerely Elizabeth Thompson
Written January 17, 2017
shoune111
Mayotte
Bonjour,
J'aimerais savoir combien cela coute pour la journée ? A quelle heure part on et de où l'on part ?
Cordialement
Chrystel
Written July 10, 2015
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