The 15 Kayak Trips in Tanzania That Earn Their Price

1.Transparent Kayak and Drone (with Pickup Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 427 reviews · 1 hour · from $45Our pick

Spend about 40 minutes paddling a clear kayak off Nungwi Beach or Kendwa, with a local guide helping you pose and steer. A drone captures photos and video from above, while staff assist beginners and non-swimmers. Pickup, safety gear, drinks, and hotel drop-off are included.

“It was fun and the drone images are excellent quality! They helped with the poses and that helped a lot. Thank you Skymore too for the images”

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2.Transparent Kayak and Drone (with Pickup Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 124 reviews · 1 hour · from $39Best value

Paddle a heart-shaped or regular transparent kayak for 40 minutes off Nungwi Beach, with drone photos and video included. Pickup covers Nungwi, Kendwa, and Kidoti. Staff members such as Jackson, Vinny, and Nema are praised for friendly, careful support.

“I love my experience it's beautiful and wonderful and I will like to patronize the company again and again, their staff are accommodating and friendly. Jamboo”

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3.Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave and Stand Up Paddle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · 10 hours · from $150

Spend 10 hours with a private guide exploring Jozani Forest, swimming with sea turtles at Salaam Cave, visiting Kuza Cave, paddling clear waters, and stopping at The Rock. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and a private boat are included, while meals cost extra.

“La forêt de Jozani vaut le coup. Mais on avait déjà fait du snorkeling, alors pour nous c’était pas passionnant. Un guide au TOP malgres que la journée a étais longue.”

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4.Canoeing/Kayaking &/or Cycling Adventure (with Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 4 - 10 hours · from $55

Start with a guided canoe trip on Lake Duluti, where you can spot birds, monkeys, and monitor lizards. Then cycle through banana and coffee farms to Mangalia Waterfall, sample Chagga banana beer, and finish with local food. Guides such as Derek and Derrick explain the wildlife and culture along the way.

“guide & Fahrer (Abholung)perfekt Wir hätten gerne sebst gepaddelt Die Räder waren überdenkungswürdig(selbst für Afrika) alles in allem eine schöne Tour, kann man machen”

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5.Coastal Odyssey: Kayaking Adventure at Kendwa & Nungwi Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 25 reviews

Paddle a transparent kayak for 30 minutes off Nungwi, near Gold Zanzibar hotel. Staff provide a safety briefing, paddles, and life jackets. You may spot fish, coral, and starfish below, though the kayaking area is limited and the rental is unguided.

“This is a scam, I never visited the activity. The owner of this activity asked me weird questions if i am alone, and who i am with together it was very weird. And then he said that he took a look at my work website and talk about my nude pictures. I did not ask him anything about doing this. He went online and look at my pictures and talk to me about this and ask me if we can chat together. Really unprofessional. All I wanted was just to book a activity. I said I am not doing the activity with him because I dont feel comfortable with him…”

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6.Jozani Forest, Tandem Clear Kayak, The Rock, Paje Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · 10 hours · from $145

Spend up to 10 hours with a private guide and driver visiting Jozani Forest, Red Colobus Monkeys, mangrove channels by clear tandem kayak, The Rock Restaurant, and Paje Beach. Guides such as Daniel, Sadik, and Abdul have earned praise for patient, personal service.

“Het Jozani forest was een stop van 30 minuten , we zagen wat apen , het snorkelen stelde niets voor , the Rock was een touristtrap .Weggesmeten geld .”

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7.3-hour Kayak Tour through the Mangrove Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Spend three hours with guide Amor kayaking through Zanzibar’s mangrove channels near Unguja Ukuu Kaepwani. Expect a safety briefing, calm water routes, secluded beaches, a cultural village walk, birdwatching chances, and fruit drinks with a snack. Kayaks and marine park access are included.

“We had a great experience with our guide Amore who went above and beyond to show us all the amazing mangrove filled pathways. He was knowledgeable and helpful. The highlight definitely was the rock area at the end of the tour where we saw some of the most amazing rock formations on the ocean and kayaked through them. It was both an adventurous and calming activity. Thank you Amore, we can’t wait to do it again.”

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8.Mnemba Dolphin Tour, Clear Kayak, Cooking Class, Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $220

Spend nine hours exploring Zanzibar with a private guide and driver. Snorkel near Mnemba Island, kayak at Kendwa, taste tropical spices, cook a Swahili meal, and ride along the beach. Guides may include Mohamed, Ali, Abdul, or Andy. Hotel pickup, lunch, water, and transport are included.

“Brilliant full day trip, Mohammed was our guide and made sure all our needs were met throughout, great Knowledge of Zanzibar too. The dolphin tour & the cooking class was the best part of the day. All round excellent day out”

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9.Horse Riding and Kayaking with Video and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $230

This private Zanzibar outing pairs a guided 30-minute beach horse ride at Pwani Mchangani with beginner-friendly kayaking near Kendwa. David and his team are known for careful photo work, using a drone to capture video and images sent to your phone within 24 hours. Transport, equipment, and a multilingual guide are included.

“Excellent!!! My guide was very friendly and helpful to everything I ve asked for. The photos and the videos prepared were perfect!!! It is also good that the distances are not too long and you are not getting tired. Great adventure for few hours”

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10.Zanzibar Clear Kayak & Drone Photoshoot with Pickup Includes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 50 minutes - 3 hours · from $42

Meet your guide in Kendwa, paddle a clear kayak over shallow Zanzibar water, and pose for aerial photos and video. Hotel pickup and drop-off depend on your chosen option. The outing can last 50 minutes to 3 hours, with English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German support.

“I liked everything about this activity,the tour guide was so friendly, he gave us enough time ,he even added petals for us and even the driver from the hotel was so kind .”

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11.THE GREEN TOUR: Jozani Forest & Mangrove Kayaking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $99

Spend eight hours with local guides Raul and Mohammed, paddling Uzi Island’s tidal mangroves, visiting a village, and walking Jozani Forest. Expect tropical fruit, birdlife, Red Colobus monkeys, forest plants, flexible pickup times, and a private group setting.

“The activity was great, we first went kayaking in the mangroves which was great. I hear that it’s not a big tourist attraction so definitely worth doing for something different. Raul, the guide, was so good at talking through the mangroves and the wildlife and the area. He then took us to his village, I highly recommend taking him up on this offer as it is a true look into Zanzi life. After this we went to Jozani forest where Mohammad took over the tour, he was very knowledgeable about the forest and the monkeys. I am very glad we booked this one, it didn’t have a lot of reviews…”

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12.Kayak Mangrove Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

At Ally Kayak in Michamvi, you’ll spend two hours paddling calm mangrove channels with an English-speaking guide. Choose a single or double kayak, watch for a sunset tour when the tide permits, then enjoy fresh coconut and fruit. No kayaking experience is needed.

“Vanwege de getijde is het alleen mogelijk om met hoog water tijdens volle maan door de mangrove te kajakken. Dit gedeelte leek ons juist het leukste van de hele tour. Een grote teleurstelling dus”

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13.Private Canoe or Hike Tour on Lake Duluti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $50Top rated

Spend three to four hours near Arusha with guide Reuben, choosing a canoe ride or a walk around Lake Duluti. Expect birdwatching, reptiles, Mount Meru views, Meru culture, local legends, free water, and a short visit to The Small Things in Nkoaranga.

“Outstanding experience. Reuben was a knowledgeable and personable guide. Lake Duliti was beautiful and I saw dozens of birds as well as many types of native trees and plants. I also learned about The Small Things, an admirable and fascinating social service organization. Check their website for all the trips they do to fund their important work.”

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14.Kuza Cave, Rock Restaurant, Jozani Forest, Clear Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $150

Spend 10 active hours exploring southern Zanzibar with a private guide and hotel pickup. Swim with sea turtles at Salaam Cave, visit Kuza Cave and The Rock Restaurant, walk through Jozani Mangrove Forest, and kayak in clear tandem boats. Multilingual guiding is available, with lunch purchased separately.

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15.Kuza Cave, Tandem Clear Kayak, Rock Restaurant, Paje Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $145

Spend eight hours exploring Kuza Cave near Jambiani, paddling a clear tandem kayak, visiting The Rock Restaurant, and relaxing at Paje Beach. Your private guide provides hotel pickup and drop-off, with several language options. Lunch at The Rock costs extra.

“The start of the tour was mixed. The guide seemed quiet and the car ride was bumpy. The Kuza Cave was the first stop and it was surprisingly boring, dark and not a place we wanted to swim. Maybe it makes sense to come later during the afternoon where there is more light in the cave. The history of the cave was very intriguing though! Snorkeling in the Blue Lagoon was an amazing experience! First off within a reef with a rich fauna and many colorful fish. After this, we went to see starfish of all sorts. There were plenty of fresh fruit on the boat ride, which was also…”

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