Things to do in Bawe Island
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Mnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkelling with Optional Lunch
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m+
8.4 out of 10 with 99 reviews
8.4/10
99 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Lunch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h+
9.6 out of 10 with 129 reviews
9.6/10
129 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Prison Island: Private Half-Day Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.0 out of 10 with 45 reviews
8/10
45 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Zanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
8.4 out of 10 with 31 reviews
8.4/10
31 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: North Coast and Turtle Sanctuary Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
8.8 out of 10 with 42 reviews
8.8/10
42 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Quad Adventures in Zanzibar: Nungwi / Kendwa
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 92 reviews
10/10
92 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Zanzibar; Prison Island, Nakupenda, StoneTown Tour with BBQ
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
8.6 out of 10 with 82 reviews
8.6/10
82 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
6 Days Zanzibar Standard Package
Activity duration is 6 days
6d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Selous Luxury Day Safari with Photographer
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
8.8 out of 10 with 13 reviews
8.8/10
13 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 172 activitiesZanzibar: North Coast and Turtle Sanctuary Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
8.8 out of 10 with 42 reviews
8.8/10
42 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h+
8.6 out of 10 with 110 reviews
8.6/10
110 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Stonetown: Food Markets and Street Food Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 66 reviews
9.6/10
66 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Stone Town & Spice Farm Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.2 out of 10 with 37 reviews
9.2/10
37 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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4 Days Exotic Zanzibar Safari
Activity duration is 4 days
4d
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Luxury Private Romantic Sunset and Dinner Cruise With Live Music
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Zanzibar: Zanzibar Spice Tour, Salaam Cave Tour, & The Rock
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.2 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.2/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Pub Crawl & Club Experience
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Spice Farm + Prison Island & Stone Town walk Tours
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Zanzibar 4 Days 3 Nights Package
Activity duration is 4 days
4d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
See all 37 activitiesZanzibar: Stone Town & Spice Farm Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.2 out of 10 with 37 reviews
9.2/10
37 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Parasailing Experience with Instructor
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
7.8 out of 10 with 7 reviews
7.8/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Zanzibar Cooking Class Tour, Spice Tour, Prison Island Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tandem Clear Kayak, Spice Tour, Cooking Class with Lunch
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nakupenda Sandbank Picnic, Stone Town, Cooking Class Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
BAO Game & Swahili Coffee Tasting Experience in Zanzibar.
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Combo tour in Stone town with Sunset & Dinner
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar:Traditional Zanzibar Cooking Course with Spice Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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5 Hours Guided Spice Tour and Cooking Class in Zanzibar
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Turtle Snorkelling, Clear Kayak, Cooking Class with Lunch
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Holiday & seasonal tours
See all 21 activitiesZanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
8.4 out of 10 with 31 reviews
8.4/10
31 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h+
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Zanzibar: Sauti za Busara Festival Entry Ticket
Activity duration is 3 days
3d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Five Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday Safari
Activity duration is 5 days
5d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
A Perfect Day at Nakupenda Sandbank + Lunch & Sea Turtles
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Nyange Sandbank & Snorkelling tour with BBQ lunch
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Stone town: Private Sunset Cruise with Local Music & Snacks
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Stonetown: Scenic Sunset Cruise with Live Jazz
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Zanzibar: Nakupenda Sandbank Day Trip with Snorkelling
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Shopping & fashion
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Stone town walking tour ( City tour)
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.4/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Electric Pedicabs Tour in Zanzibar
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Zanzibar Stonetown Highlight walking tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
9.4/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Zanzibar: 6 Days Memorable Family Holiday & Child-Friendly Breaks
Activity duration is 6 days
6d
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Zanzibar: Spice Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Authentic Stone Town Walking Tour With The Local Zanzibar Cuisine
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Stone Town: Private Walking Tour in the Heart of Zanzibar.
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Dar Es Salaam Day Trip Tour
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Taste the Flavours of Zanzibar with Cooking Class on a Spice Farm
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Prison Island, Spice Tour, The Island Pongwe, Kendwa Beach
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Bawe Island
Frequently asked questions
Is Bawe Island worth visiting?
From retail therapy to outdoor pursuits and history, there are many great things to do in Bawe Island. Remember to experience the area's blend of unmissable sights, culture and local charm.
How do I spend a day in Bawe Island?
Start your sightseeing with a visit to Shangani Beach and House of Wonders. Then, check out other parts of Bawe Island for local dining and some shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Bawe Island?
The top tourist attraction in Bawe Island is Shangani Beach, so be sure to put it on your sightseeing agenda.
Is three days enough to stay in Bawe Island?
If you only want to tick off the leading sights, three days will be plenty of time for a holiday in Bawe Island. Book for a week or longer for the chance to really experience the local vibe, visit nearby hotspots and explore off the beaten path.
What are some activities to do in Bawe Island with kids?
Deciding what to do in Bawe Island with kids has never been simpler. Whether you're taking a trip with teenagers or toddlers, there's a range of family-friendly sights to keep everyone happy here.
What to do in Bawe Island for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, avid foodie or outdoor adventurer, there are plenty of things to do in Bawe Island for adults including Jaw's Corner and Malindi Mosque.
Are there free things to do in Bawe Island?
One of the easiest ways to learn about free things to do in Bawe Island is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider advice on exciting neighbourhoods, parks and other major attractions you can visit without reaching into your pocket. Shangani Beach is one place that doesn't charge an admission fee.
