Book now for Winter Break 2024 - Apply for free
Free-Time Experiences & Tours for interns in Zanzibar

Free-Time Experiences & Tours In Zanzibar

Are you ready to step outside of your comfort zone and take your internship in Zanzibar to the next level? You won’t want to miss out on these experiences - available exclusively to our interns as add-ons.

If you’ve already registered for an internship, these must-do experiences and tours can easily be added to your trip via your your profile.

Educational Reef Snorkeling
Educational Reef Snorkeling

Spend a day exploring beautiful Matemwe and its stunning marine life.

$131

Educational Reef Snorkeling

Educational Reef Snorkeling
This unique tour offers you a once in a lifetime coastal adventure. Spend time observing and learning about different species of marine organisms alongside a qualified Marine Biologist, before enjoying a delicious lunch and relaxing at Matemwe beach or Mother Nature Camp.  

The snorkelling has a duration of 2 hours - 30 minutes for equipment preparation and introduction, 1 hour snorkelling, and 30 minutes for equipment rinse and discussing the species you have seen and their roles in the ecosystem.

Spend the remaining time having lunch, relaxing at the coastal conservation camp or at the beach, sharing experiences with other interns and volunteers staying there, and enjoying the natural beauty of the island.

Please note that this tour is offered twice per month. If you are interested please proceed with this booking so we can check availability. You can indicate your desired date for the activity when you submit the booking request and we can get back to you. 

...
$131 pp
  • USD
    • United States Dollars - $
    • Australian Dollars - AU$
    • Brazilian Reals - R$
    • British Pound Sterling - £
    • Canadian Dollars - CA$
    • Chinese Yuan - CN¥
    • Euros - €
    • Hong Kong Dollars - HK$
    • Mexican Pesos - MX$
    • New Zealand Dollars - NZ$
    • Singapore Dollars - SG$
    • Swiss Francs - CHF
    • UAE Dirhams - AED
What's included
  • 2-hour snorkelling
  • 4 hours of leisure at Mother Nature Camp or Matemwe beach
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Lunch
  • Transfers to and from Matemwe from Zanzibar Town
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an internship program
  2. Your dedicated Program Manager will confirm availability and book your place on your chosen tour(s) and help you organize your trip.
Apply now Log in
Jozani Forest, Cultural Village and Mangrove Canoeing Experience
Jozani Forest, Cultural Village and Mangrove Canoeing Experience

Spend a day adventuring in the Jozani forest, kayaking through mangroves and visiting a cultural village.

$131

Jozani Forest, Cultural Village and Mangrove Canoeing Experience

Jozani Forest, Cultural Village and Mangrove Canoeing Experience
This unique tour offers you a complete forest adventure. Enjoy watching the endemic Red Colobus Monkeys in the pristine Jozani National Park,  canoeing through the mangroves between Unguja and Uzi and having lunch at Kitogani Village. 

Spend the remaining time relaxing at the coastal conservation camp, sharing experiences with other interns and volunteers staying there, and enjoying the natural beauty of the island.

Please note that this tour is offered twice per month. If you are interested please proceed with this booking so we can check availability. You can indicate your desired date for the activity when you submit the booking request and we can get back to you.

...
$131 pp
  • USD
    • United States Dollars - $
    • Australian Dollars - AU$
    • Brazilian Reals - R$
    • British Pound Sterling - £
    • Canadian Dollars - CA$
    • Chinese Yuan - CN¥
    • Euros - €
    • Hong Kong Dollars - HK$
    • Mexican Pesos - MX$
    • New Zealand Dollars - NZ$
    • Singapore Dollars - SG$
    • Swiss Francs - CHF
    • UAE Dirhams - AED
What's included
  • 4-hour canoe trip kayaking around the mangroves
  • 2-hour cultural village visit
  • Admission to Jozani Forest National Park
  • Transfers to and from Zanzibar Town
  • Lunch
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an internship program
  2. Your dedicated Program Manager will confirm availability and book your place on your chosen tour(s) and help you organize your trip.
Apply now Log in
Sunset Stand Up Paddleboard
Sunset Stand Up Paddleboard

Enjoy an unforgettable guided mangrove tour at sunset in the tidal forests of Chukwani.

$47

Sunset Stand Up Paddleboard

Sunset Stand Up Paddleboard
Enjoy a guided mangrove tour at sunset in the tidal forests of Chukwani. Weave your way through mangrove tunnels as knowledgeable guides show you the mangrove ecosystem, including an amazing habitat of several species of mangrove trees and a variety of animal life. End the tour by watching the sunset. 

This is a stand up paddleboard adventure that will leave you both exhilarated and at peace. The tour is suitable for almost anyone, and our guides will ensure you have a successful team-building experience on the water. 

Please note that transportation to Chukwani is not included, as it is easily accessible via public transport (approximately 20-25 minutes from town ). Your local team will be on hand to provide guidance on how best to get there. Interns are required to sign a waiver prior to participation. 
...
$47 pp
  • USD
    • United States Dollars - $
    • Australian Dollars - AU$
    • Brazilian Reals - R$
    • British Pound Sterling - £
    • Canadian Dollars - CA$
    • Chinese Yuan - CN¥
    • Euros - €
    • Hong Kong Dollars - HK$
    • Mexican Pesos - MX$
    • New Zealand Dollars - NZ$
    • Singapore Dollars - SG$
    • Swiss Francs - CHF
    • UAE Dirhams - AED
What's included
  • Equipment and safety gear
  • Tour guides
  • Stand up paddle board demonstration and lesson
  • 1.5 hours of paddle time
  • Light snacks - Fresh fruit, Zanzibar Halwa or pastries.
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an internship program
  2. Your dedicated Program Manager will confirm availability and book your place on your chosen tour(s) and help you organize your trip.
Apply now Log in
PADI Open Water Certification
PADI Open Water Certification

Complete your first scuba diving certification while interning, which opens the door to a lifetime of underwater adventures!

$482

PADI Open Water Certification

PADI Open Water Certification
If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts! Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI Open Water Diver course – the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course. 

The PADI Open Water Diver course covers three main areas: Knowledge Development, Confined Water Dives, and Open Water Dives. 

Once certified, PADI will send you your personal Open Water license card via mail. This certification card allows you to dive with every PADI dive shop around the world!

To get the certification, you need to:

1) Book the diving course at least 1 month in advance of your start date - this is really easy, just add this add-on to your file and once this has been approved just go to your Checklist to complete the payment.

2) Complete a medical form that Intern Abroad HQ will send to you once you have completed the above step 1. This is to verify that they are allowed to scuba dive. If you have any medical history that may prevent you from scuba diving please check with your doctor before booking the course.

To get the certification, you need to complete two parts:

1) Theory - through PADI eLearning system
You can get started immediately with the classroom portion of your certification course and the local team will send you this once you have booked & paid for your course.

Please note, you must complete this portion of the course before arriving in Zanzibar.

2) Practice - once you arrive to the island
Once on the program, we will finish off the appropriate in-water diver portion of the course, following the below schedule:

Monday : pool session (4-5 hours)
Tuesday: two open water dives (Half day trip) 
Wednesday : two open water dives (half day trip)

At the end of the third day you will be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver. As a PADI Open Water Diver, you'll be trained to a maximum depth of 18 meters/60 feet, and are qualified to dive in conditions as good as, or better than, those in which you trained. It's just the beginning of a lifetime filled with dive adventures.
...
$482 pp
  • USD
    • United States Dollars - $
    • Australian Dollars - AU$
    • Brazilian Reals - R$
    • British Pound Sterling - £
    • Canadian Dollars - CA$
    • Chinese Yuan - CN¥
    • Euros - €
    • Hong Kong Dollars - HK$
    • Mexican Pesos - MX$
    • New Zealand Dollars - NZ$
    • Singapore Dollars - SG$
    • Swiss Francs - CHF
    • UAE Dirhams - AED
What's included
  • Online theory lessons
  • On-site lessons (3 days as explained in the description)
  • Digital handbook
  • Certification
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an internship program
  2. Your dedicated Program Manager will confirm availability and book your place on your chosen tour(s) and help you organize your trip.
Apply now Log in
Educational Reef Snorkeling
Educational Reef Snorkeling

Spend a day exploring beautiful Matemwe and its stunning marine life.

$131

Educational Reef Snorkeling

Educational Reef Snorkeling
This unique tour offers you a once in a lifetime coastal adventure. Spend time observing and learning about different species of marine organisms alongside a qualified Marine Biologist, before enjoying a delicious lunch and relaxing at Matemwe beach or Mother Nature Camp.  

The snorkelling has a duration of 2 hours - 30 minutes for equipment preparation and introduction, 1 hour snorkelling, and 30 minutes for equipment rinse and discussing the species you have seen and their roles in the ecosystem.

Spend the remaining time having lunch, relaxing at the coastal conservation camp or at the beach, sharing experiences with other interns and volunteers staying there, and enjoying the natural beauty of the island.

Please note that this tour is offered twice per month. If you are interested please proceed with this booking so we can check availability. You can indicate your desired date for the activity when you submit the booking request and we can get back to you. 

...
$131 pp
  • USD
    • United States Dollars - $
    • Australian Dollars - AU$
    • Brazilian Reals - R$
    • British Pound Sterling - £
    • Canadian Dollars - CA$
    • Chinese Yuan - CN¥
    • Euros - €
    • Hong Kong Dollars - HK$
    • Mexican Pesos - MX$
    • New Zealand Dollars - NZ$
    • Singapore Dollars - SG$
    • Swiss Francs - CHF
    • UAE Dirhams - AED
What's included
  • 2-hour snorkelling
  • 4 hours of leisure at Mother Nature Camp or Matemwe beach
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Lunch
  • Transfers to and from Matemwe from Zanzibar Town
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an internship program
  2. Your dedicated Program Manager will confirm availability and book your place on your chosen tour(s) and help you organize your trip.
Apply now Log in
Jozani Forest, Cultural Village and Mangrove Canoeing Experience
Jozani Forest, Cultural Village and Mangrove Canoeing Experience

Spend a day adventuring in the Jozani forest, kayaking through mangroves and visiting a cultural village.

$131

Jozani Forest, Cultural Village and Mangrove Canoeing Experience

Jozani Forest, Cultural Village and Mangrove Canoeing Experience
This unique tour offers you a complete forest adventure. Enjoy watching the endemic Red Colobus Monkeys in the pristine Jozani National Park,  canoeing through the mangroves between Unguja and Uzi and having lunch at Kitogani Village. 

Spend the remaining time relaxing at the coastal conservation camp, sharing experiences with other interns and volunteers staying there, and enjoying the natural beauty of the island.

Please note that this tour is offered twice per month. If you are interested please proceed with this booking so we can check availability. You can indicate your desired date for the activity when you submit the booking request and we can get back to you.

...
$131 pp
  • USD
    • United States Dollars - $
    • Australian Dollars - AU$
    • Brazilian Reals - R$
    • British Pound Sterling - £
    • Canadian Dollars - CA$
    • Chinese Yuan - CN¥
    • Euros - €
    • Hong Kong Dollars - HK$
    • Mexican Pesos - MX$
    • New Zealand Dollars - NZ$
    • Singapore Dollars - SG$
    • Swiss Francs - CHF
    • UAE Dirhams - AED
What's included
  • 4-hour canoe trip kayaking around the mangroves
  • 2-hour cultural village visit
  • Admission to Jozani Forest National Park
  • Transfers to and from Zanzibar Town
  • Lunch
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an internship program
  2. Your dedicated Program Manager will confirm availability and book your place on your chosen tour(s) and help you organize your trip.
Apply now Log in
Sunset Stand Up Paddleboard
Sunset Stand Up Paddleboard

Enjoy an unforgettable guided mangrove tour at sunset in the tidal forests of Chukwani.

$47

Sunset Stand Up Paddleboard

Sunset Stand Up Paddleboard
Enjoy a guided mangrove tour at sunset in the tidal forests of Chukwani. Weave your way through mangrove tunnels as knowledgeable guides show you the mangrove ecosystem, including an amazing habitat of several species of mangrove trees and a variety of animal life. End the tour by watching the sunset. 

This is a stand up paddleboard adventure that will leave you both exhilarated and at peace. The tour is suitable for almost anyone, and our guides will ensure you have a successful team-building experience on the water. 

Please note that transportation to Chukwani is not included, as it is easily accessible via public transport (approximately 20-25 minutes from town ). Your local team will be on hand to provide guidance on how best to get there. Interns are required to sign a waiver prior to participation. 
...
$47 pp
  • USD
    • United States Dollars - $
    • Australian Dollars - AU$
    • Brazilian Reals - R$
    • British Pound Sterling - £
    • Canadian Dollars - CA$
    • Chinese Yuan - CN¥
    • Euros - €
    • Hong Kong Dollars - HK$
    • Mexican Pesos - MX$
    • New Zealand Dollars - NZ$
    • Singapore Dollars - SG$
    • Swiss Francs - CHF
    • UAE Dirhams - AED
What's included
  • Equipment and safety gear
  • Tour guides
  • Stand up paddle board demonstration and lesson
  • 1.5 hours of paddle time
  • Light snacks - Fresh fruit, Zanzibar Halwa or pastries.
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an internship program
  2. Your dedicated Program Manager will confirm availability and book your place on your chosen tour(s) and help you organize your trip.
Apply now Log in
PADI Open Water Certification
PADI Open Water Certification

Complete your first scuba diving certification while interning, which opens the door to a lifetime of underwater adventures!

$482

PADI Open Water Certification

PADI Open Water Certification
If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts! Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI Open Water Diver course – the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course. 

The PADI Open Water Diver course covers three main areas: Knowledge Development, Confined Water Dives, and Open Water Dives. 

Once certified, PADI will send you your personal Open Water license card via mail. This certification card allows you to dive with every PADI dive shop around the world!

To get the certification, you need to:

1) Book the diving course at least 1 month in advance of your start date - this is really easy, just add this add-on to your file and once this has been approved just go to your Checklist to complete the payment.

2) Complete a medical form that Intern Abroad HQ will send to you once you have completed the above step 1. This is to verify that they are allowed to scuba dive. If you have any medical history that may prevent you from scuba diving please check with your doctor before booking the course.

To get the certification, you need to complete two parts:

1) Theory - through PADI eLearning system
You can get started immediately with the classroom portion of your certification course and the local team will send you this once you have booked & paid for your course.

Please note, you must complete this portion of the course before arriving in Zanzibar.

2) Practice - once you arrive to the island
Once on the program, we will finish off the appropriate in-water diver portion of the course, following the below schedule:

Monday : pool session (4-5 hours)
Tuesday: two open water dives (Half day trip) 
Wednesday : two open water dives (half day trip)

At the end of the third day you will be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver. As a PADI Open Water Diver, you'll be trained to a maximum depth of 18 meters/60 feet, and are qualified to dive in conditions as good as, or better than, those in which you trained. It's just the beginning of a lifetime filled with dive adventures.
...
$482 pp
  • USD
    • United States Dollars - $
    • Australian Dollars - AU$
    • Brazilian Reals - R$
    • British Pound Sterling - £
    • Canadian Dollars - CA$
    • Chinese Yuan - CN¥
    • Euros - €
    • Hong Kong Dollars - HK$
    • Mexican Pesos - MX$
    • New Zealand Dollars - NZ$
    • Singapore Dollars - SG$
    • Swiss Francs - CHF
    • UAE Dirhams - AED
What's included
  • Online theory lessons
  • On-site lessons (3 days as explained in the description)
  • Digital handbook
  • Certification
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an internship program
  2. Your dedicated Program Manager will confirm availability and book your place on your chosen tour(s) and help you organize your trip.
Apply now Log in
How to book experiences and tours

How to book experiences and tours

  • You need to apply and register for an internship abroad before you can add experiences and tours to your program.

  • Once you have paid the program fee deposit to secure your participation, you'll be able to add extra experiences via your online planning portal.

Explore internships Apply now

Be the first to know

Get exclusive offers, program opening updates, travel inspo, intern stories, scholarships and competitions… Straight to your inbox!