Things to do in Bawe Island
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Tours & day trips
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Mnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkeling with Optional Lunch
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m+
8.4 out of 10 with 110 reviews
8.4/10
110 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Prison Island: Private Half-Day Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.0 out of 10 with 46 reviews
8/10
46 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Lunch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h+
9.6 out of 10 with 134 reviews
9.6/10
134 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Transparent Kayak and Drone (with Pickup Included)
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.8 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.8/10
12 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*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
From Zanzibar: 2-Day Serengeti Park Safari Trip with Flights
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
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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6 Days Zanzibar Standard Package
Activity duration is 6 days
6d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar Stone Town Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 20 reviews
10/10
20 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Stone Town Walking Tour with Guide
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.2 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.2/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Zanzibar: Stone Town 3-Hour Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.4 out of 10 with 25 reviews
8.4/10
25 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 203 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*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Stonetown: Food Markets and Street Food Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 68 reviews
9.6/10
68 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar Stone Town Tour, Prison Island & Nakupenda with BBQ
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h+
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Luxury Zanzibar Airport Arrival Transfer
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
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*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Zanzibar: Nakupenda Sandbank With Optional BBQ Lunch
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 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 Tour with Traditional Cooking Lesson
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 24 reviews
9.6/10
24 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours
See all 67 activitiesFrom Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Lunch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h+
9.6 out of 10 with 134 reviews
9.6/10
134 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Zanzibar: 2-Day Serengeti Park Safari Trip with Flights
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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
One Day Safari to Mikumi Departure from Zanzibar
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Zanzibar: 3 Day Selous All-Inclusive Safari trip&Flight
Activity duration is 3 days
3d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mikumi Day Trip by Flight From Zanzibar
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Zanzibar: 2 Days 1 Night Selous GR Safari with Flights
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
2 DAYS FLIGHT SAFARI ADVENTURE FROM ZANZIBAR TO NYERERE
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Lunch
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.4 out of 10 with 255 reviews
9.4/10
255 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
2 Days Zanzibar Escape Nyerere Safari Adventure Tour
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice tour & Prison Island with Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h+
9.4 out of 10 with 31 reviews
9.4/10
31 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*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Zanzibar: Spice Farm Tour with Traditional Cooking Lesson
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 24 reviews
9.6/10
24 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
ZANZIBAR: Stone Town & Salaam Cave
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Private Spice Farm Tour With Local Guide.
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Private Airport Transfers to Stone Town
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
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Kuza Cave Tour, Spice Tour, Cooking Class with Lunch
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Stone Town Walking Tour with Guide
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Spice Farm Tour with Lunch & Tropical Fruits
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
Zanzibar: Spice Farm Tour & Stone Town with Lunch
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Holiday & seasonal tours
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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: 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*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Zanzibar: Nakupenda Sandbank With Optional BBQ Lunch
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Private Sunset Dhow Dinner Cruise & Transfers
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
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 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
From Dar es salaam: Zanzibar Day Trip with Flight & Lunch
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zanzibar: Mnemba Island, Stone Town & Jozani Forest
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
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 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Celebrate 2-Day Christmas Eve Zanzibar Getaway by Boat
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
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 vacation 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 neighborhoods, 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.
