Bucket-list Zanzibar experiences come by the bucket-load on this full day tour. You'll sail in a traditional wooden dhow boat into Menai Bay Conservation Area to see the sandbank that grows and disappears, have a seafood lunch on Kwale Island, snorkel at two reefs, spot dolphins and even climb ancient baobab trees.
The village of Fumba will be your casting off point for the tour, where your crew will hoist the sails to guide you into Menai Bay, a marine conservation area. The uninhabited islands, sandbanks and reefs make it the picture-perfect spot for two guided snorkelling sessions. You'll even walk over a sandbank and look out for dolphins.
Next you'll head for Kwale Island where a spread of seafood and tropical fruits will be served for lunch. You'll eat with your feet in the sand, followed by free time. In the afternoon you can either swim in a lagoon surrounded by mangrove forest or climb a baobab tree before the crew hoists sails for the cruise into Fumba.
Zanzibar Safari Blue boat tour with private transfer
- Cruise along the Safari Blue
- See the beauty of Zanzibar's blue beach
- Enjoy local delicacies as free lunch
Entrance fees (Menai Bay Conservation fee)
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Drinks with lunch - soft drinks, beer, juice, coffee and Amarula
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Guided tour
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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Mask, snorkel and fins
Entrance fees (Menai Bay Conservation fee)
Tips
Tips
Pick-up from your hotel in Zanzibar between 8.00am and 9.20am.
Know in advance:
- After booking, you will receive the contact info of the local operator to confirm the pick-up time and location
Remember to bring:
- Bring swimming suits and towels
- Mask, snorkel and fins are provided, however you are welcome to bring your own snorkeling gear if you wish
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