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Safari Blue – Full-Day Ocean Adventure

Experience one of Zanzibar’s most popular marine adventures with a full-day Safari Blue excursion.

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Menai Bay area

Tour timing

Hotel pick up:
8:30 AM
Duration hours:
8–9 hours
Return to Hotel:
5:00 PM

We’ll agree your pickup and return times with you before booking, based on your hotel, itinerary and travel conditions. All times are in Zanzibar local time (EAT, UTC+3).

About this experience

Sail from Fumba aboard a traditional wooden dhow and discover the beautiful Menai Bay Conservation Area, with tropical islands, coral reefs and sandbanks surrounded by turquoise waters.

Enjoy snorkelling, swimming and time on a sandbank, followed by a seafood lunch with tropical fruits and drinks. A natural lagoon visit may be possible depending on sea and weather conditions.

Tour highlights

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Traditional dhow boat experience
  • Menai Bay Conservation Area
  • Snorkelling and swimming
  • Beautiful sandbank visit
  • Natural lagoon experience, depending on conditions
  • Seafood lunch
  • Tropical fruits and drinks

Your tour programme

Your itinerary

  1. 01

    Hotel pickup & departure from Fumba

    Your journey begins with hotel pickup and transfer to Fumba, where you will board a traditional wooden dhow boat.

  2. 02

    Menai Bay, snorkelling & sandbank

    Sail across the beautiful Menai Bay Conservation Area, discovering stunning ocean scenery, tropical islands and beautiful sandbanks.

    Enjoy snorkelling in selected coral reef areas, swim in the warm Indian Ocean and relax on a beautiful sandbank surrounded by turquoise waters.

  3. 03

    Lagoon & seafood lunch

    Depending on sea and weather conditions, explore a natural lagoon and enjoy a delicious seafood lunch with tropical fruits and drinks.

  4. 04

    Return by dhow

    Return by boat after a memorable day exploring Zanzibar’s beautiful marine environment, then transfer back to your hotel.

Your group at a glance

Choose your tour format to see the price per person and enquire about your preferred option.

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Shared tour prices
GuestsPrice per person
1–2 guestsUSD 75
3+ guestsUSD 65

Rates are per person. The group rate applies from 3 guests.

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What’s included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Traditional dhow boat excursion
  • Snorkelling and swimming stops
  • Sandbank visit
  • Natural lagoon visit when conditions allow
  • Seafood lunch
  • Tropical fruits and drinks
  • Menai Bay marine conservation fees

Extras & personal expenses

  • Personal expenses and any extras not listed in your confirmed booking

Important information

The itinerary may vary depending on tides and weather conditions. Please inform us in advance about any dietary requirements.

The little details

Pickup

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with a transfer to the dhow departure point at Fumba. Confirm your hotel and pickup time with Layza.

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