Activities

Activities

What distinguishes Cast Away Residence from all other accommodations in Zanzibar? You will feel like we know each other for a long time. You are neither a Tourist nor a Client for us. You are our Guest, a Friend. And we treat our Friends with the utmost care. Let us entertain You.

Excursion

Safari

Seeing the Big Five up close and personal is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you can live by participating in these inspiring safari expeditions to famous Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha, Tarangire, you name it!

Blue Safari

Snorkel around Zanzibar’s stunning reefs and waters while admiring the beautiful colored fish of the Mangrowe Islands. You can also admire the birds as they fly over the islands before settling in for a delicious seafood and local cuisine buffet dinner.

Jozani Forest

Get a glimpse of Zanzibar’s indigenous wildlife by taking a look at Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. Learn about the island’s animals and their unique evolution from your professional guide as you explore and see the unique Red Colobus Monkeys. There’s cute, and then there’s Colobus cute!

Mnemba Atol

Discover breathtaking views of underwater life in a beautiful Conservation Zone around famous Mnemba Island. Cystal clear water, colorful fish, friendly dolphins.

Prison Island

Prison Island is a small island in front of Stone town, Zanzibar’s capital that is popular with tourists because it is home to a colony of giant tortoises and a beautiful coral reef that can be seen while snorkeling.

Stone Town

You’ll get to walk through narrow streets shaded by elegant balconies and verandahs as an experienced guide leads you through a mash-up of African, Arab, Indian, Persian, and European cultures. Visit the slave market, the Sultan Palace, and a series of intricately carved wooden doors.

Swimming with turtles

Use the unique opportunity to swim with sea turtles during your visit. You can enjoy feeding them with sea weed or just spend an incredible time in the water. You can also take a snorkeling mask to dive and watch them in their natural environment.

Dolphins

If you’ve always wanted to swim with wild dolphins, Zanzibar is the place to do it! You can go to Kizimkazi beach and play with these lovely creatures in the waves.

Spice Farm

If you are visiting Zanzibar for the first time, a spice farm tour is a must-do activity. It’s the best way to learn more about how Zanzibar residents grow and use various spices in their daily lives.

Kuza Cave

Kuza Cave & Culture Center is a unique experience for lovers of out-of-the-way places. A beautiful limestone cave that has been hollowed out by nature for over 250,000 years, featuring a natural elephant-like sculpture and an underground lake with crystal clear water.

Cheetah's Rock

Meet up close the white lion, cheetahs, otters, zebras, lemurs and other wildlife that have found refuge at Cheetah’s Rock Wildlife Conservation Centre. An extraordinary place for wildlife and humans to meet and respect each other.

Big fish

Big-game Fishing is provided with a one-of-a-kind combination of local experienced captains, kind of the local boats, and a fantastic location to give you the best chance of catching the fish of your dreams.

Sport

Jet Ski

Drive your own jet ski, follow the guide, and embark on an unforgettable jet-skiing and sightseeing adventure. Cruise by the islands and admire the immaculate settings. You can relax, tour, or explore; the choice is yours!

Quad

Drive a quad bike for 4 hours through villages, farmlands, and plantations, seeing baobabs and spice trees, tasting tropical fruits, and stopping for a good local meal on the beach.

Kite surfing

The stable trade wind, combined with crystal clear flat and shallow water, makes learning to kitesurf a pleasure. The shallow water for much of the day allows you to learn how to kiteboard quickly, and in just a few lessons you will be able to enjoy the feeling that only kitesurfing can give you on the paradise blue water. 

Kayaking and standboard

Great activities to do during the mid and high tides, when the water is deep enough to paddle. The best days for this sport are those with little or no wind. It is a fantastic sport that is simple to learn, enjoyable, and ideal for developing core balance.

Scuba diving

Zanzibar is open all year for diving. The warm Indian Ocean water maintains consistent water temperatures around 80°F (27°C) and visibility that frequently exceeds 30m. Turtles, dolphins, and whale sharks can be seen from September to December.

Entertainment

Local discos

Get ready to party and make new friends from all over the world! When the sun goes down, it’s time to leave your hotel/accommodation and go experience the rhythms of local and world music.

Evening parties on the beach

With a name that literally ends in ‘bar,’ it’s safe to say that Zanzibar has a thriving party life. From street markets to beach bars, there’s always something fun to do. You can enjoy the wonderful evening events while enjoying grilled mo fruit and admiring the local folklore presented by the inhabitants of the Cairo village.

Massages

Massages that use oils and local essences to caress mind and body will relax muscles and mind. The beach massages at sunrise or sunset take advantage of the sun’s maximum electromagnetic potential. The sun is a powerful source of energy, and massage can pick up on this energy and rebalance vitality throughout your body.

Yoga classes

Come and enjoy the tranquility and serenity of Yoga in Zanzibar, with its pristine white beaches, turquoise blue ocean, palm trees, and breathtaking sunsets. The Yoga classes are often offered in the morning and at sunset during your holiday.

Business

Board meetings

From casual get-togethers and board meetings to workshops and presentations. If you need to meet with coworkers, we have the space and coffee you require. Our conference facilities are well suited for large or small groups and can flexibly be configured to accommodate different requirements.

Commercials

Commercials become truly memorable when hosted in Zanzibar. Whatever the size of the scope, intimate commercials or large, we are committed to attending to the finest details in order to exceed the highest expectations.

Incentives

Enjoy your incentive trip to Zanzibar and get a taste of its rapidly growing reputation as a top destination for incentive travel and corporate events. You can find a combination of beach resorts, adventure options and magnificent safari experiences, with an exciting range of creative incentive and conference programmes.

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