Zanzibar Quad Bike Tour
Rural Zanzibar on 450cc automatics
- Location Village tracks and farmland, central Unguja
- Duration Half day, approximately 3 to 4 hours
- Tour type Private or shared
- Availability Daily, morning and afternoon departures
Price on request Send the form and we reply with a firm quote, usually within a few hours.
Overview
Most visitors see Zanzibar from a minibus on the tarmac road. A quad takes you off it. The route runs on sand tracks and field paths through rice paddies, banana and sugar cane plots and small villages in the island’s interior, on ground no ordinary vehicle reaches.
The morning opens at the quad base with a safety briefing and a lesson on the controls. The machines are 450cc automatics, so no gear changing is involved, and beginners are common. You ride solo or two up with a companion.
An English-speaking guide leads the group, sets the pace and stops regularly for photographs, questions and a stretch. One stop is at a village, where you meet people going about their day and see rural Zanzibar as it is, away from the beach hotels.
The ride takes about half a day including the briefing. Complimentary fruit and soft drinks are served, and safety equipment is provided.
Highlights
- Ride 450cc automatic quads, no gear changing needed
- Safety briefing and riding lesson before you set off
- Sand tracks through rice fields, banana and sugar cane
- Village stop with a local English-speaking guide
- Photo stops throughout the route
- Ride solo or two up with a companion
Itinerary
- 09:00
Hotel pickup
Collection from your hotel and transfer to the quad base.
- 09:45
Briefing and practice
Safety instruction, helmet and gear fitting, and a practice lap before the ride starts.
- 10:15
The ride
Two hours through farmland and village tracks, led by your guide, with regular photo and rest stops.
- 12:15
Refreshments and return
Fruit and soft drinks at the base, then the transfer back to your hotel.
What is included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Quad bike hire and fuel
- Safety briefing, helmet and protective equipment
- English-speaking guide
- Complimentary fruit and soft drinks
Not included
- Lunch and drinks, where not listed as included
- Personal shopping and souvenirs
- Gratuities for your guide and driver
- Travel insurance
- Anything not named under what is included
Pickup and meeting point
Pickup time: Around 09:00 or 14:00.
Meeting point: Hotel reception, then the quad base.
We collect from these areas:
- Stone Town
- Zanzibar City
- Maungani
- Nungwi
- Kendwa
- Matemwe
- Kiwengwa
- Pwani Mchangani
- Uroa
- Pongwe
- Chwaka
- Michamvi
- Paje
- Jambiani
- Makunduchi
- Kizimkazi
- Fumba
- Mangapwani
What to bring
- Closed shoes, no sandals
- Long trousers or leggings
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
- A bandana or buff for dust
- Camera with a secure strap
Important information
- Riders must be at least 16 years old to drive. Younger children ride as passengers with an adult.
- A driving licence is not required, but tell us in advance if you have never ridden before.
- The tracks are dusty in the dry season and muddy after rain. Wear clothes you do not mind marking.
- Closed shoes are mandatory. Guests in sandals will not be allowed to ride.
Gallery
Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience?
No. The quads are automatic and the briefing covers everything. Beginners make up most of each group.
Is a driving licence required?
No licence is needed for the tour, but drivers must be 16 or older.
Are we able to share one quad?
Yes. Two people ride one machine at a reduced rate. Tell us when you book so the right number of quads is reserved.
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