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Home of Whale shark & underwater paradise.  Swimming with the whale sharks is one of the best experiences Mafia Island has to offer. Whale Sharks are the largest fish in the ocean and their docile and curious nature make them a pleasure to swim with. It is a lifetime experience that you cannot miss during your stay in the East Africa destinations.  The season begins from October to end of March. read more read less

We offer a once in a lifetime opportunity to people to enjoy the thrill of skydiving over the most beautiful island of Zanzibar with the specialized in Tandem Skydives; where you are connected to a qualified professional who will be with you every step (or jump!) of the way. The team has over 20 years experience, providing skydiving in over 10 different countries around the world.  How is a Tandem Skydive? ​After only 30 minutes of training, the experienced and qualified instructors will fully prepare you to experience the thrill and excitement of skydiving. Connected with a harness, together you will jump out of the plane with your instructor. They take control from beginning to end, allowing you to enjoy the view and experience. For safety reasons please be advised that the maximum weight for a tandem skydive is 100kg. The minimum age is 10 years old and the client should be in good health. Contact Us and we will book your Hotel Transfer for you, we will send you a quote for your hotel transfer. Read some of our frequently asked questions to find out more about Tandem Skydiving. How much does it cost? The price for a tandem skydive is $435 per person. The price includes a professionally edited video and photos of your experience, including a 30 second edit for Instagram How high do we jump from? You board the airplane for a 20 minute scenic flight and can enjoy the island views as you climb to altitude 10,000ft (3050m) plane ride over the coastline. You will jump out while attached to the front of an instructor and experience free fall for about 50 seconds. Your instructor will then open the parachute, and you will have a 5-minute canopy flight back to the skydive center for a soft landing right on the beach. How long does it take? From arrival at the office, to leaving with your video, you will be with us for around two hours.  How do I make a booking? You can call or WhatsApp message us on: +255 715 081 753 Or email us at: info@burdaniexpeditions.com to make a booking. We recommend that you book  around 3/4 days before you jump to secure your preferred time. What do I wear? Shorts, trousers or even jeans are fine, with a tee shirt or sweater (it can get cold at 10,000ft). We suggest you wear a lace-up or tight fitting shoes. We do have jump suits available should you prefer, and we will provide all other equipment that you need. Where do I land? We will land gently back onto the beach at the Skydive Centre, next to Kendwa Rocks bars and restaurant.  How do I get my video and photo? We produce two videos for you. One long video, edited with music and a 30-second Instagram video. The Instagram video will be without music for copyright reasons. We send your photos and videos via email around 30-40 minutes after your skydive.  Contact us and we will forward you a quote for your hotel transfer.   read more read less

Nungwi Village Tour Private Transfer | Daily Departure in the morning Or Afternoon Half day excursion excluding lunch. Nungwi Village Tour Mnarani Aquarium is a small tidal lake surrounded by the porous coral rag stone that is home to dozens of endangered hawksbill and green turtles. You will see the turtles in a lagoon aquarium. You will also have a chance to visit dhow (local boat) makers by the beach and see how a boat will be prepared or made from the scratch. Our village experiences are always done with local guides from the village, and all the activities are planned to benefit the village and nature conservation. SPECIAL INFORMATION ❖ Please ask permission from your guide before taking pictures of people ❖ This is a walking tour, it is advised to wear comfortable shoes read more read less

JOZANI FOREST & BUTTERFLY CENTRE Private Transfer | Daily Departure in the morning Or Afternoon Half day excursion excluding Lunch. BUTTERFLY CENTER  Welcome to walk among the hundreds free-flying butterflies in the tropical garden of Zanzibar Butterfly Centre, one of the largest butterfly enclosure in East Africa. The interactive and visual environment offers a pleasant experience for adults and children alike. You can be part of the feeding ritual and if you wish, let the butterflies fly close to your hand. The tour can take 30 to 40 minutes where you can inspect the tiny butterfly eggs, touch and hold the hungry caterpillars and watch them nibble away at the leaves and get close-up view of the life cycle stages of some of the butterflies, starting with their curious cocoons. Zanzibar Butterfly Centre is a popular Zanzibar tourist attraction, the Centre focuses on three areas, (educational visits, conservation and butterfly farming). It’s among the community based tourism attraction whereby revenue generated by visitors provides funds for locals. JOZANI FOREST  After a further three minute drive from Butterfly Centre, you arrive at Jozani National Park. During a guided journey through the forest you will quickly learn about the different species of monkeys unique to Zanzibar. After your forest tour and a short hop to the other side of the national park, there is an opportunity to uncover the magical world of the Zanzibari Mangroves. A walk along the wooden trail and you will see the thousands of crabs at work under the mangroves and if you’re lucky you might even be able to hear the mangroves talking. See for yourself! SPECIAL INFORMATION  Please be mindful that Jozani forest and the butterfly centre are conservation areas, we ask that you don’t do anything to disrupt the ecosystem or animals  Do not leave any waste or damage any plant life  Be sure to wear comfortable shoes read more read less

CAVE, DRUMMING, DANCING, LUNCH & COOKING LESSON We invite you to visit one of Zanzibar’s best kept secrets “Kuza Cave” an ancient limestone jungle cave with crystal clear turquoise fresh water. There is easy access to the large light-filled circular cave and a reception area with a restaurant and large shaded area where you can buy food and drinks. The area around the cave is a peaceful nature preserve for wildlife that includes Red Colobus Monkeys, colourful butterflies, birds, chindi and bush babies. CAVE Swim in the healing fresh water. Enjoy the peaceful jungle. See artefacts from the cave and a timeline of Swahili history going back to the beginning of our story as humans originating in East Africa. DRUMMING + DANCING Talented performers living on-site. They are trained in traditional dance and a wide variety of drumming styles, enjoy a lesson or drum circle LUNCH + SWAHILI COOKING Join us in the new open-plan kitchen. Learn how to gently blend Zanzibar spices and make fresh coconut milk curry. Depending on ingredients, the menu might include seafood curry, Urojo (Zanzibar soup), Cutlass or Chapati. read more read less

STONE TOWN, SPICE TOUR AND MANGAPWANI CORAL CAVE Private Transfer | Daily Departure in the morning | Full day excursion including Lunch.  STONE TOWN Stone Town is the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar, Also known as Mji Mkongwe, it’s the ancient part of Zanzibar City where you can spend many idle hours and days just wandering through the fascinating labyrinth of narrow streets and alleyways. After arriving in Stone Town, the guide will introduce you to all the buildings of interest and famous viewpoints. Stone town and its buildings are full of history and stories of the ancient times when Sultans, Arabs, Europeans and Zanzibaris wrote the history of this beautiful island. You will visit the Anglican Cathedral and the Slave markets, the Palace of the Sultans, Tip Tip’s House, the Old Arabic Fort, Forodhani Park and of course the famous Zanzibar Doors while walking in the narrow streets. We will show you Henna Art and bring you to the fruit and vegetable market. So be prepared for a walk through the long history of Zanzibar and its numerous rulers. SPICE TOUR After arriving at the spice farm, you will first receive a short introduction in how to cook Swahili style with our many spices - Swahili cooking at its best! Then you will enjoy a delicious Swahili style buffet lunch. After lunch, you will enjoy a tour through the farm learning about each and every spice you can find on Zanzibar. You wouldn’t believe it if you haven’t seen it for yourself; did you know that the Cinnamon Tree has 3 different smells? After you have finished your tour you will enjoy a fruit tasting from fruits harvested on the farm and after being fully packed with nature’s secrets, you will have time to buy spices, soaps and crèmes which are all hand made by the community within the farm and also enjoy a free lesson on traditional weaving. MANGAPWANI CORAL CAVE The Mangapwani coral cave tour is a great adventure to one of the historical caves in Zanzibar that has existed for numerous decades. The Slave Chambers was a property of Mohammed Bin Nassor Al-Alwi around 1880 from the cave and connected to the seaside 2kms away, the area is surrounded by varieties of indigenous trees such as Breadfruit, Rambo tans and scent shrubs. It was an important transit point for the captured slaves to be sold to the outside world at the time of the abolishment of slavery in 1873 especial in the middle East. Between 1880-1905, the Slave chamber was being used as a place of concealment of the human cargo pending their disposal. A utilized as the hideout by the Arabs for their human cargo ready for shipment.  SPECIAL INFORMATION Zanzibar is a predominantly Muslim island. Please respect this when in or around Stone Town. Woman are asked to cover their knees and shoulders Please ask permission from your guide before taking pictures of people Please do not purchase any large shells or coral from local vendors as it promotes the destruction of our fragile marine ecosystem This is a walking tour, it is advised to wear comfortable shoes  read more read less

How is a  Balloon Safari? The balloon safari over the Serengeti & Tarangire National Parks, helps you to Enjoy an incredible Safari and boasting enchanting scenery and uninterrupted views as you embark on an extraordinary adventure. With amazing opportunities for stunning photographic moments, this miraculous glide allows you to absorb the magnitude of the park and its endless wonders. Read some of our frequently asked questions to find out more about Balloon Safaris. How much does it cost? 1. Our Rack Rate price is $599 which is inclusive of: pick-up from your camp/lodge, the balloon flight, high speed Wi-Fi, champagne celebration, plated bush breakfast, a post-flight certificate, drop-off at the Visitor’s Centre, the concession fee and VAT. 2. Seronera Love Flight: At the price of $4,800, whether it's a wedding anniversary or any other special occasion. Hot air Balloon is always sure to be one of the highlights of your safari and one of the most original memories for a couple. As a gift from husband to wife or girlfriend to boyfriend or as a joint experience the couple has always    wanted to do hot air ballooning is definitely top of the list. How long before the experience should I book? We suggest booking as early as possible. This is due to the immense popularity combined with limited seats available for Hot Air Ballooning in the Serengeti. How high do we fly? We will soar as far as the wind takes us over the Serengeti. It is essential to note that balloons float with the wind. There have been instances where our balloons flew for 1 hour and 20 minutes and travelled approximately 10 kilometres. On other days, we flew for 50 minutes and travelled 30 kilometres!How long does the entire experience last? As everything is dependent on the weather, this varies. However, in general the whole experience takes about 5 hours from pick up to drop off.  What is the duration of flight (Balloon)? About an hour on our Standard flights and one and a half hours on the exclusive Love flights, contingent on weather conditions and suitability of landing sites. However, you should allow a minimum of five hours for the entire experience. Does the basket waver when flying? Since it moves with the wind, the basket does not sway. There is no need to worry about motion sickness either! What do I wear? Suitable Clothing Trousers/Pants Covered comfortable shoes Scarves Long sleeved shirts Long hair should be tied up Any loose items to be placed in your jacket Recommended: A hat for after the flight to avoid getting sunburnt What essentials should I carry with me? A tuck camera and binoculars! What can you see? These endless plains are host to The Wildebeest Migration where millions of wildebeest and zebra are on a constant journey. With an impressive wildlife population and changing landscapes, the Serengeti always offers unique game viewing opportunities as you drift over one of the seven natural travel wonders of the world. Of course, your game viewing opportunities are unpredictable as they are contingent on various factors such as the direction of the wind. You will most likely get the chance to witness a true African sunrise as well as the many winding rivers of the Serengeti, home to the famous crocodiles and hippos! Can a pregnant women fly ? Unfortunately, if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, we cannot allow you to fly. Due to the eventuality of bumpy landings, this is for your own safety and that of your unborn child. Who regulates ballooning and guarantees safety standards ? This is controlled by the FAA- Federal Aviation Administration. This entity regulates ballooning as strictly as those regulations applied to airplanes. Why do Balloon takes place in the early hours of the morning? Balloon experts suggest flying before dusk or on the break of dawn due to the higher probability of friendlier wind speeds at these times. Can we get a Balloon just for our family? Yes! To share this magical experience with your family is something we definitely cater for. You can exclusively enjoy the balloon ride with absolute privacy. At the additional cost.  Is Breakfast included? Yes! This is one of the many memorable aspects of the experience. After the balloon flight and champagne celebration come to an end, our consultant guides will drive you to our carefully selected bush breakfast area. Our butlers will warmly welcome you to enjoy a scrumptious plated breakfast. Please ensure that you have provided us with any specific dietary requirements in advance so as to help us cater to your specific needs. How can I cancel my reservation? Due to unavoidable or unfortunate circumstances leading to a cancellation from your end, the following conditions will apply: Up to 14 days prior to the flight- no cancellation fee charged. 13 days to 7 days prior to the flight- a 50% cancellation fee charged. 6 days to 48 hours prior to the flight- a 75% cancellation fee charged. 48 hours prior to the flight or for a no show- a 100% cancellation fee charged. If the flight is cancelled from our end, we will refund you the full amount or offer an alternative date for the flight. If you want to cancel a booking, please contact your agent or send us an email at: info@burdaniexpeditions.com What if my flight is cancelled due to unsuitable weather conditions? In such unfortunate cases, we will refund you the entire amount of the purchase. However, if possible, we would suggest shifting your booking to the next best alternative date (most likely the next morning). Do your Balloon flights run all year around? Yes our operations run every day, 12 months a year, we have seasonal bases in; Seronera: All year round Kirawira: May - July - October Kogatende: June - November Ndutu: December - March (NCAA & TANAPA) Tarangire: All year round Grumeti Singita: All year round (price upon request)  This ensures that we track the famous migration of the Wildebeest at every step of its journey! Any age restrictions? Children between the ages of 5 and 7 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Anyone above the age of 7 can fly with us! Any weight restrictions? Due to weight and space restrictions in the basket, anyone over 120kg (265lb/19stone) will be required to pay a supplement. Any height restrictions? At least 1.2 metres (3.9ft) tall. Do we take off before sunrise? We do try to plan this, although it is not always possible due to several parameters. read more read less

A DAY IN MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK Flight | Return Transfers | On request Departure Full Day Trip with Lunch and Drinks. MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK With thriving big game and hundreds of bird species, Mikumi National Park is offers a real safari experience as a day trip from Zanzibar or Dar Es Salaam. BEST KNOWN FOR Best predator viewing in Africa Wildlife, nature & landscape to the maximum. MAIN SPECIES Mikumi National Park, will give you a chance to experience rich in wildlife like buffalo, elephant, lions, wildebeests, Maasai giraffe, hippos, impalas, and crocodile, there are also, zebras and warthogs, Most of the animals can be seen at all season, this tour can be organized for individual or group safari.   read more read less

A DAY IN SAADANI NATIONAL PARK Speed Boat| Return Transfers | On request Departure Full Day Trip Including Lunch and Drinks. SAADANI NATIONAL PARK - WHERE THE BEACH MEETS THE BUSH. The only wildlife sanctuary in East Africa to boast for an Indian Ocean beachfront, it as well possesses all the attributes that make Tanzania’s tropical coastline and islands very popular with European sun-worshipers. Yet it is also the one place where those idle hours of sunbathing might be interrupted by an elephant strolling past, or a lion coming to drink at the nearby waterhole!  MAIN SPECIES A surprisingly wide range of grazers and primates are seen on game drives and walks, among them include giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, common waterbucks, reedbucks, hartebeests, wildebeests, red duikers, greater kudus, elands, sable antelopes, yellow baboons and velvet monkeys.  read more read less