Zanzibar Tour · Menai Bay
Safari Blue Trip
A full day of dhow sailing, snorkeling and a sandbank lunch.
From $65 per person
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- Duration Full day
- Where Menai Bay
- Style Private
- From $65 / person
Safari Blue is Zanzibar’s signature ocean day — not a hotel pool afternoon. You leave Fumba by dhow into Menai Bay Conservation Area, snorkel over coral, wade a sandbank that appears with the tide, and eat grilled seafood while the boat sits in pale water.
We run it as a well-paced day with hotel pickup, so you are not rushed through a checklist. Private boat options are available if you want the sandbank without a crowd.
The day, in brief
- Traditional dhow sailing
- Snorkeling in Menai Bay
- Kwale sandbank stop
- Seafood lunch on the water
How the day unfolds
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Fumba departure
Briefing, lifejackets and sail out of the mangrove channel.
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Snorkel & sandbank
Two water stops timed with tide and wind.
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Lunch & return
Grill on board or island shade, then sail back for hotel drop-off.
Included
- Dhow cruise
- Snorkeling gear
- Lunch
- Guide
Not included
- Hotel transfer from distant beaches
- Alcohol
- Tips
What to bring
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Towel
- Dry bag
- Light cover-up
Guide prices
Private rates for this outing
Quoted from your hotel area. Safari flights change with season and seat availability.
Questions
Before you book
Can non-swimmers join?
Yes. Lifejackets are standard and the sandbank is shallow. Snorkeling is optional.
Reserve
Book this day
Tell us your hotel, date and group size. We confirm on WhatsApp, then send the plan in writing.
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