7 Safari Blue Dhow Trips in Zanzibar City to Build a Day Around

2.From Paje/Jambian: Safari Blue Snorkelling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 67 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $90

From your Zanzibar hotel, transfer to Fumba for a dhow trip through Menai Bay. You’ll visit a sandbank, snorkel, explore lagoons and mangroves, and eat a seafood barbecue with fruit. The day lasts 8.5 hours and costs $90, but swimming time and French-language guiding may vary.

“Guide en français (comme demandé) la prochaine fois car incapable de nous dire 2 mots en français, il faut annoncé que le Blue Lagoon n'est visible que rarement selon les marées (donc pas vu!!!), avertir qu'il faut impérativement des chaussures pour marcher dans l'eau”

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3.Full-Day Blue Lagoon and Sandbank Boat Tour from Zanzibar ( Safari blue)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · from $100

Spend about eight hours on a shared dhow from Zanzibar City, visiting Kwale Island, a sandbank, the Blue Lagoon, and Niamembe Island. Expect snorkeling gear, fruit, seafood lunch, drinks, and guides such as Amina, Sunnia, or Abas, with organization varying by departure.

“Picked up 8am at hotel. At the beach, waited til 9.30am for the canoe to come, not a dhow. We asked where’s the dhow. Then waited til 10.30am for the dhow to come. At the sand bank, there was no fruits whereas other groups had fruits. The Read more”

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4.Blue Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $120

Spend about 10 hours exploring Menai Bay from Zanzibar City, with hotel pickup, a boat ride to a sandbank, snorkeling, pineapple and coconut, then a fresh seafood lunch on a nearby island. This private outing suits groups wanting a relaxed day on the water.

“Our snorkel and beach excursion was an absolute blast! The crystal-clear waters teeming with vibrant marine life provided an unforgettable snorkeling experience. The crew was knowledgeable and attentive, ensuring everyone's safety and enjoyment in the water. Read more”

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5.Full-day Safari Blue Trip in Zanzibar with Lunch buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $149

You’ll ride a wooden dhow from Fumba to a sandbank, coral reef, and mangrove lagoon, with time to swim and snorkel at each stop. A seafood buffet, fruit, water, hotel transfers, and a visit to Kwale Island’s unusual baobab are included. Dolphin sightings are possible but not guaranteed.

“It did not work for me! The site said pick-up time 8AM. One day before tour sent message to the tour operator , for confirmation of booking and reply said : ok, pick-up time from your hotel is 8AM. Woke up early, fighting jet lag and 7:30AM got a message saying pick-uRead more”

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6.Private Full-day Safari Blue Trip with Lunch buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $181

Set out from Fumba on a private dhow for a roughly six-hour Safari Blue outing. Swim at a sandbank, snorkel with provided gear, visit a calm mangrove lagoon, eat a seafood buffet on Kwale Island, and see its unusual old baobab.

“Le comportement et l’organisation de l’équipe après un passage pluvieux J’ai effectué une excursion identique l’année dernière mais pas avec vous (dont j’ai envoyé les photos ) et nous nous sommes aperçus de notre totale déception et nôtre colères.”

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7.1 Day Blue Safari, Blue horizon experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews · 7 hours · from $170

Join an English-speaking guide and crew for a seven-hour Blue Safari from Fumba. Sail a traditional dhow to a sandbank for snorkeling, enjoy tropical fruit, eat a seafood lobster lunch on Kwale Island, visit its ancient baobab, and pass the Blue Lagoon when tides allow.

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