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Turquoise lagoon and white sandbank in Menai Bay, Zanzibar

Ocean & Snorkeling

Safari Blue

4.8 (161 reviews)Menai Bay, FumbaFull day, about 8 hours1 – 18 guests per dhow

Safari Blue runs out of Fumba into the Menai Bay conservation area — the widest, calmest, most beautiful water on the island.

The day moves between snorkeling reefs, a natural mangrove lagoon you can swim through, a sandbank stop and a long seafood lunch on Kwale island.

Highlights

  • Sailing dhow through Menai Bay conservation area
  • Swim in the natural mangrove lagoon
  • Two snorkeling reefs
  • Seafood buffet lunch on Kwale island
  • Baobab tree and sandbank stop

What's included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Dhow, crew and guide
  • Conservation area fee
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Seafood buffet lunch, fruit and drinks

Not included

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Tips

Itinerary

  1. 08:00

    Pick-up

    Transfer to Fumba fishing village.

  2. 09:30

    Sail out

    Dhow departs into Menai Bay.

  3. 10:30

    Snorkeling

    First reef stop with guide and gear.

  4. 12:00

    Mangrove lagoon

    Swim in the natural lagoon at high tide.

  5. 13:00

    Kwale island lunch

    Seafood buffet, grilled fish, rice and tropical fruit.

  6. 15:00

    Sandbank

    Final swim and relaxing stop before returning.

  7. 17:00

    Drop-off

    Back at your hotel.

Meeting point & pick-up

Hotel pick-up from Stone Town, the west coast and the south east.

Important information

  • • The lagoon swim depends on the tide and is not possible on every date.
  • • Long day in the sun — bring sunscreen, a hat and a light cover-up.

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