Private tour in Zanzibar Maulid Omar A
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My name is Maulid, also known as Dutch as my nickname. I am native of Zanzibar Islands, as I was born and raised and study within the place. I am from the Swahili family being the second born among 8 siblings. I started my educational journey at Primary and Secondary within the Zanzibar City where else for my high schools studies I attended Tumekuja Secondary Schools located within the periphery of the famous old Stone Town of Zanzibar. As I am from Zanzibar archipelagos which are the tourist spot in Africa with extravaganza beaches and unique tourist attractions, I decided to opt the Bachelor of Tourism Management offered at Sokoine University of Agriculture. As energetic young man I have always find my heart always being moved with staffs of interesting like swimming, readings, hangout with friends, above all traveling and explore the new places truly satisfied me. Thus, I truly considered and cherish the mention activities being the best of my hobbies. As I am now professional on the tourism sector, focusing on tour operating and guiding are the interested element I chose to focus within this sector. My interest was groomed with many factors start from the time of my studies. I got chances to meet and interact with different people who are diverse in culture, races, religious and ethics hence learnt and adopt to live with them. I got chances to visited many interesting places such National Parks, Mountains areas. Thus, motivated my soul close to nature and inspired like travel, Leisure and Tourism. When I returned back home, I opted to become a local Tour guide so as to share experiences and deep Knowledge about Zanzibar cultures and Tanzania mainland. Being a local tour guide has always being the favorite to my side as it offers me the chance to show people what is the unique things about my country's cities and her people as well as learning from other people's perspectives therefore, exchange friendship and cultural learning. Zanzibar is an autonomous Islands with total land of kilometre square of 2654. It is formed with union of main islands known as Unguja and Pemba along with surrounded with smaller islands. Zanzibar is also part of United Republic of Tanzania thus, makes the area unique as diverse in cultural and religious aspects among the people formed the unique destinations for the travelers to explore. Consequently, my aim of being a local tour for the visitors in my local place in Zanzibaris to be the best assistance not only for them to explore the place but to be a stimulus to exceed their traveling expectations and customize the tours as due to the needs of the travelers. As to the famous saying " Seeing is believing" I would like to welcome you all to visit Zanzibar the spice islands with astonishing white sandy beaches that would blow your mind and the home of the hospitality of her people that would prove to you that when you are in Zanzibar there is nothing to worry. * Karibu Zanzibar Hakuna matata* Bachelor's Degree in Tourism Management, Certificate in an Intensive Course of Tour Guiding, Certificate in Tour operation and Marketing,Former Receptionist at Serena Hotel and worked as an airport concierge for Safina Tours and Travel. No restrictions
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Stone Town tour takes you around the capital city of Zanzibar islands to experiences the uniqueness of cosmopolitans "Swahili cultural" which embodied with Arabia, Indian, European, and Portuguese influences. Touring the old town is best for those visiting Zanzibar for the first time. With my assistance as an excellent guide knowing the narrow streets and the old fabrics of the buildings within the town that aged for more than 500 years old, I feel excited to narrate to you fascinating stories on the earliest modes of lives of Zanzibaris and the entire East African Coast, the Slave trade and rich history of famous people stepped their feet in the archipelagoes. It's pleasure to be at a famous evening resort (Forodhani Park), where the golden hours (Sun Set) are widely observed while enjoying the local cuisine, along with the interaction of people from a different culture. Tell you what this tour will blow your mind leaving you with everlasting memories!!
We booked a 3 hour tour of Zanzibar with Maulid as a shore excursion from our cruise. He was very flexible about our meeting place and timing and went out of his way to give us the full 3 hour tour even though the beginning got delayed by circumstances out of our control. He took us to a variety of places, always taking account of our interests, and gave us a fascinating summary of Zanzibar's history along the way. Highly recommend.
Fantastic walking tour of Zanzibar. Mau was an excellent guide who shared his deep knowledge of local history and culture. He was waiting for us outside the cruise port and brought us back on time. Took care to provide us rest when needed and waters on a very warm day. We covered all of the important historical sites, the markets, and the Freddie Mercury museum. Highly recommended!
My husband and I took this tour during a long layover in Zanzibar. Maulid was so flexible when our flight was delayed by a couple of hours. His communication was excellent, and his driver was able to keep our carryon luggage in the van while we walked around learning about the city. We learned a lot of information in a short amount of time.
Maun was my guide for touring Prison Island and Stone Town. Maun is very knowledgeable about the history of the region and described a very thorough timeline of events. When snorkeling he was right by my side and ensured my safety. I highly recommend Maun for touring Zanzibar.
see our review of Mau under the Spice Farm tour page.we enjoyed his tours very much. See Spice Farm tour review.
Mau was a fantastic guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable about Zanzibar history, gave great cultural insights and was very happy to tailor the tour to the things I was particularly interested in. Doing a walking tour of Stone Town gives a great introduction to Zanzibar - highly recommended!
• Start at the Old Slave Market where we will get a chance to trace the history East Africa slave trade and discover the mark of world-famous explorer Dr. David Livingstone and others missionaries. • Then to the fruits, vegetables, fish, meats, and spices market (Darajani Market) where you will get a chance to shop, test, photographing, and look fresh daily catch from the Indian Ocean. • We dispatch to the narrow street of stone town up to Zanzibar Coffee House where you will take a nap and enjoy aromatic coffee of your choice after that we proceed up Sultan palace where you will get a chance to capture the History of the sultan dynasty of Zanzibar and explore the ambiance inside majestic Sultan Palace. • The Forodhani garden the famous evening resort where local vend palatable seafood, sugarcane juices, BBQ, etc. • The next stop the House of Wonders (Bait el-Ajab) with a lot of mysterious stories inside together with the Old fort (Old Arabic Fort). Customization possible upon request.
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Stone Town Tour is a walking pleasant Tour that can accommodate even children of all ages in case of any special need kindly communicate in advance.
Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
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