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Eveline Kroisleitner2024-11-20 Wir haben 2 Touren mit Surprise Tour gemacht und waren vollauf zufrieden. Die 1. Halbtagstour war nach Mnemba Island mit Abdul. Die Abholung war pünktlich und Abdul hat uns viel über die Insel erzählt und wir konnten ihn alles mögliche fragen. Die Bootsfahrt war sehr schön. Wir hatten das Glück auch Delfine zu sehen und konnten knapp über ihnen schwimmen. Das Wasser vor der Sandbank bei Mnemba Island war einfach ein Traum! Es gab wahnsinnig viele Fische zu sehen. Das Schnorchel war einfach traumhaft. Als Snack danach gab´s eine herrliche Obstplatte mit lauter frischen Früchten. Auch das Mittagessen danach war sehr lecker. Am 2. Tag waren wir mit Felix (einem deutschsprechenden Einheimischen) unterwegs. Zuerst zum Jozani Forrest, wo es leider regnete, aber wir haben trotzdem einige Affen gesehen. Danach ging´s zur Gewürzfarm. Wirklich sehr interessant und sehenswert. Mit Felix hatten wir viel Spaß! Und anschließend fuhren wir nach Stonetown. Wo uns Felix viel über die Stadt und ihre Geschichte erzählte. Als Tipp: wenn ihr Gewürze kaufen wollt, nicht auf der Gewürzfarm, sondern am Markt in Stonetown kaufen - ist dort günstiger ;) Wir mussten beide Touren auf andere Tage verschieben, weil unser Reiseveranstalter die Safari-Tour an andere Tage verschoben hat. Die Verschiebung war überhaupt kein Problem und die Verständigung via Whatsapp war problemlos. Also alles in Allem ist Surprise Tour & Safaris auf jedem Fall zu empfehlen!!! Robroy Rietveld2024-11-06 We booked with Abdul prior to our arrival in Zanzibar. Communication went via whatsapp and it was very good. Showed us all the options which were available. We liked everything he was offering, so we sent our dates that we were there and he made an itinerary for us. We had 4 full days and 1 half day of excursions. When we arrived in Zanzibar we moved some of the excursions because of the weather, and this was no problem at all for him. Abdul gave us good recommendations for which day was best for which excursion. Even on the last day we made a request that we wanted to see the sunset, that was no problem and we stayed for an extra 4 hours. Abdul explained everything very well and thoroughly while on excursion. Our driver Alibaba was also a very good extra guide. We had a lot of fun with Abdul and he made our holiday! Pricing was really good, in our hotel the excursions were at least 25% more expensive and we even had three days of private tours. We suggest you book with him for your best Zanzibar experience! Highly recommend. Thanks again Abdul. Cheers friend, Marieke & Rob Roy from the Netherlands jennifer rebiere2024-11-02 Super guide ! Anglophone et parle aussi français. Il s adapte à votre lieu du séjour, au nombre de personnes et aux activités désirées. Merci encore! Nous recommandons les yeux fermés cet organisme aux prix attractifs. Pascalle Luisterburg2024-10-29 Before our holiday, I spent considerable time evaluating various excursion providers in Zanzibar. Given that this was a special family vacation—celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary—I was keen to ensure everything went smoothly. However, I was taken aback by the high prices and the lack of transportation to and from our hotel for most of the excursions. Determined to find a better option, I turned to Google and zoomed in on our village near Paradise Beach Hotel. That's how I discovered Abdul from Surprise Tour and Safari’s. Abdul provided excellent advice on which combination of tours would best suit our preferences, crafting a wonderful itinerary of five excursions during our 11-day stay in Zanzibar. Abdul is an incredibly friendly young man who shares a wealth of information and genuinely strives to immerse you in the culture and lifestyle of Zanzibar. With his local contacts, Abdul ensures that the tours steer clear of overly touristy spots, allowing for a more authentic experience. Our transportation was in luxurious taxi buses with friendly drivers, and Abdul carefully planned our excursions according to the tides for the best possible experience. Over five days, our family enjoyed amazing excursions with Abdul as our private guide, providing us with the most authentic experiences we could have hoped for. For us, Abdul was a true stroke of luck. We also appreciated the flexibility of paying after each excursion. Our excursions included: 1. Mnemba Sandbank 2. Prison Island, Stone Town, and Spice Farm 3. Jozani Forest 4. Safari Blue 5. Natural Aquarium and dhow boat construction in Nungwi We wholeheartedly recommend Surprise Tour and Safari’s for an unforgettable and genuine Zanzibar experience and the benefit for local people. Jayde Bruno2024-09-01 Our recent trip to Zanzibar was truly unforgettable, thanks to the exceptional service provided by Abdul from Surprise Tours. Abdul's communication was clear and timely, and his professionalism was evident from start to finish. He went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect, always with a friendly smile and kind nature that made us feel welcome and cared for. We spent three incredible days exploring Zanzibar with Abdul as our guide, visiting Mnemba Island, Safari Blue, Blue Lagoon, and Stone Town. Each experience was more special than the last, and Abdul’s knowledge and enthusiasm really brought the beauty of Zanzibar to life for us. We've traveled a lot, but we've never had such an amazing guide who made the whole experience extra special. If you're planning a trip to Zanzibar, I highly recommend booking with Surprise Tours and requesting Abdul as your guide. It was, without a doubt, the best trip we've ever had! Carl Anku2024-08-23 Abdul was an excellent tour guide…patient, knowledgeable and with a keen eye for safety. Highly recommend! Matthieu Mosch2024-08-07 Vanuit huis 3 excursies geboekt. Goede communicatie per mail en whatsapp. Goede prijs kwaliteit verhouding. Fijne auto met airco en chauffeur. Abdul is vriendelijk, komt op tijd en is betrouwbaar. Excursies worden goed omschreven op de website en naar je eigen voorkeuren aangepast indien geweest. Booked 3 excursions from home. Good communication via mail and whatsapp. Nice car with airco and driver. Abdul is friendly, is on time and is reliable. Good and informative website. Room for adjustments according to your own wishes. Daniel Nita2024-03-10 Abdul is probably the nicest, trustworthy and helpful person you can find in Zanzibar. He has organised the Selous Park Safari for me and I was impressed with how everything has been planned and organised and would definitely recommend it to anyone interested. Asante-sana my friend! 🙏🏼 Ali Sakka2023-12-29 je recommande vivement cette agence, les prix sont très raisonnable abdul est adorable très serviable, il s'adapte à vos besoins, il m'a fait vivre une expérience inoubliable, il nous a fait décourvrir des endroits insolitesLoad more