Papi Zanzibar Tours

Your local guide, driver and friend in Zanzibar — safe trips, real places, good food.

Papi, local Zanzibar tour guide, on the beach

Meet Papi

Papi is a Zanzibar local, personal tour guide and traveller who has built a name in his community as a trustworthy way to get around the island.

He takes care of you from pickup to drop-off: getting you where you want to go, showing you the places you want to see, and sharing what he knows about the area and the people who live here. Any questions — food, prices, plans, safety — he'll answer them and get you sorted.

Friendly, reliable and honest. That's the whole promise.

What Papi Does

Private Island Tours

Full or half day trips to the spots you want to see — beaches, sandbanks, Stone Town, spice farms, Jozani forest and the hidden places most visitors never find.

Trusted Transport

Airport pickups, hotel transfers and rides anywhere on the island in a clean, comfortable van. Reliable, on time and safe — day or night.

Local Know-How

Papi grew up here. He knows the locals, the prices, the tides and the timing, so you get the real Zanzibar without the stress or the hassle.

Always Available

Questions about food, money, language or what to do tomorrow? Just ask. Papi sorts it out and makes sure you're looked after the whole trip.

The Ride

Comfortable, air-conditioned van with plenty of room for luggage — the same one Papi picks you up in.

Papi standing next to his white tour van in Zanzibar

The Food

Every trip comes with a proper Zanzibari seafood spread, cooked fresh where we stop.

Sandbank Seafood Platter

Sandbank Seafood Platter

Grilled prawns, octopus, calamari and chips served on the sand.

Beach BBQ Lunch

Beach BBQ Lunch

Fresh catch of the day, grilled squid and steak by the water.

Zanzibari Salad & Sauces

Zanzibari Salad & Sauces

Mango salad, chilli and tamarind sauce alongside the big platter.

Moments From the Island

Hidden Coral Arch
Hidden Coral Arch
Out on the Dhow
Out on the Dhow
Good Company on the Road
Good Company on the Road
Traditional Dhow on the Sand
Traditional Dhow on the Sand
Palm-Shaded Swimming Cove
Palm-Shaded Swimming Cove
Fishing Boats at Sunset
Fishing Boats at Sunset
Baobab Beach Deck
Baobab Beach Deck
Steps Down to the Sea
Steps Down to the Sea

Get in Touch with Papi

Message Papi to plan your trip, book a transfer, or just ask a question about Zanzibar. He replies fast and there's no obligation.

+255 626 182 806 · Based in Zanzibar, Tanzania · Available daily