12 Safari Blue Dhow Trips in Zanzibar Worth Booking

1.Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · 7 hours · from $90Our pick

Spend seven hours exploring Zanzibar’s southern waters by dhow, with guided snorkeling, a white-sandbank stop, a tide-dependent mangrove lagoon, and lunch on Kwale Island. Guides such as Omar, Osman, and Obama are known for lively, attentive service. Pickup, equipment, fruit, and soft drinks are included.

“We had a lovely time on the Blue Safari trip in Zanzibar. The experience was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish, and we were lucky enough to spot dolphins along the way, which made the day even more special. Our guide, Osman, was friendly and knowledgeable, and our driver, Mohammed, made the journey comfortable and easy. Overall, a great experience that we’re happy to recommend.”

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2.Full Day Private Safari Blue Sea Adventure in Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $130Top rated

Start with pickup and a boat ride from Fumba into Menai Bay Conservation Area. Snorkel among tropical fish, relax on a sandbank, swim in a mangrove lagoon, see Kwale Island’s old baobab tree, and enjoy a barbecue lunch with drinks. The boat is shared, despite the private booking label.

“Recogida puntual para llevarnos a Fumba. Pone Safari privado, pero es compartido con más personas. Fuimos a bucear a Menai bay y nos prepararon fruta, agua y bebidas. Luego nos llevaron a comer, buena organización y buena comida. Por lRead more”

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3.Full Day Safari Blue Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 28 reviews · from $100

Spend about nine hours sailing from Stone Town on a traditional dhow with a group of up to 15. Ismail, Yussuf Ali, or Ashraf may help lead the day, with snorkeling gear, drinks, lunch, and hotel transport included.

“My partner and I were very disappointed with this trip. The car that picked us up had no aircon and the driver didn’t speak any English which made us feel very unsafe. We travelled for 4+ hours in total and only met with an English speaking guidRead more”

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4.Safari Blue Snorkeling Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 24 reviews · 9 hours · from $99

Spend nine hours around Menai Bay on a dhow from Fumba, with sandbank swimming, coral-reef snorkeling, island stops, mangrove lagoons, and a seafood barbecue. English, German, French, and Italian guides are available. Hotel pickup is listed as included, but confirm the details before booking.

“Il tour è davvero bellissimo e la persona che ci ha fatto da guida davvero educata e carina oltre che molto premurosa. Abbiamo aspettato circa due ore prima di imbarcarci ed io ho protestato perché eravamo molto in ritardo ed avremmo perso la mattinata. Ho chiesto un refund ma poi non mi sono accanita per averlo ma mi è stato comunque fatto. Vista la qualità del tour complessivamente (cibo in abbondanza e buono) lo consiglio e riconosco al fornitore grande flessibilità ed onestà.”

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5.Full Day Private Safari Blue Ocean Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $100

You’ll sail from Fumba in a private dhow, stop at a white sandbank for tropical fruit, snorkel among coral fish, swim in a mangrove lagoon, then eat a seafood buffet and explore Kwale Island. Guides including Macra and Mansour are associated with the experience.

“Just got back from the safari blue dhow trip and wow, what a day! The turquoise ocean was absolutely stunning, and the lagoon was so calm and perfect for snorkeling. We saw tons of colorful fish and even a few starfish. Our tour guide was super friendly and knowledgeabRead more”

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6.A Full Day Safari Blue Tour And Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $116

Join Zanzibar Crystal Tours & Safaris for an 8 to 9 hour group dhow trip from Fumba. Swim at a sandbar, snorkel Menai Bay, eat a seafood barbecue on Kwale Island, see its baobab tree, and finish at the Blue Lagoon. Guides including Issa and Seif help keep the day moving.

“We had so much fun sunbathing, snorkelling and even the food was amazing. The highlight for us was definitely The Blue Lagoon. Paradise and once in a lifetime experience.”

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7.SAFARI BLUE ZANZIBAR : PRIVATE TRIP

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 7 hours · from $150

Spend seven hours on a private Zanzibar dhow trip with guide Mohammed or Abbas. Swim and snorkel at a sandbank, enjoy fruit and seafood lunch on Kwale Island, see its 500-year-old baobab, and visit the blue lagoon when tides allow.

“Very nice guide and helpful people on the boat all Fantastic!”

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8.Blue Safari Full Day Private Trip Zanzibar With Sea Food BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $129

Set out from Fumba in a private group aboard a traditional dhow toward Menai Bay. Expect dolphin watching, reef snorkeling, a seafood BBQ on Kwale Island, a swim by a 200-year-old baobab, and optional Stone Town culture with guides such as Michael or Jumo.

“We have a great time at Blue safari I and my friends, we do snorkeling and after that we just go for the lunch which was very nice, Sea Food BBQ.”

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9.Safari Blue from Nungwi: Zanzibar’s Ultimate Ocean Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $80

From Nungwi, you’ll drive to Fumba, then sail a shared dhow through Menai Bay for snorkeling, a sandbank swim, tropical fruit, a seafood barbecue on Kwale Island, and a mangrove lagoon visit. Driver Mo has been praised for careful service, while tides can affect swimming time.

“Great crew! First we went on a sandbank for a swim, had fruits (bananas, coconut, mangos, pineapple, watermelon, mandarinas, passionfruit...), then went on for snorkeling to see some colourful fish, after that we went to natural pool in mangrove forest in a small island for a swim. Finaly we sailed around that island to a beach where we had seafood bbq lunch. Octopus, tuna, shrimp and lobster with chips and coco rice. On the way back the crew turn off the engine and we sailed back”

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10.Safari Blue Private Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $100

Spend 8 to 9 hours on a private dhow from Fumba, snorkeling in shallow water, eating grilled fish and rice on a sandbank, and visiting Kwale Island. Your day includes equipment, fruit, lunch, water, soft drinks, and a possible sail back when wind allows.

“The Safari Blue Tour was fun from start to finish! We were well looked after with fruit and lunch and had plenty of time to explore the places ourselves. Our guide was very friendly and told us a lot about the places. A must in Zanzibar”

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11.Full Day Private Sand Bank and Blue Lagoon (Safari Blue)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $110

Join Khamis for an eight-hour Zanzibar day trip by traditional dhow, with pickup, snorkeling gear, a pristine sandbank, Niamembe Island, Kwale Island, seafood lunch, tropical fruit, and swimming in the tidal Blue Lagoon.

“Khamis is a fantastic person. It is very nice and pleasant to spend the whole day with him. Khamis is very smart and he can explain a lot of things to you about the island of Zanzibar. And the prices are also cheap and fear with Khamis and he is a very good driver. KHAMIS IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 👌.”

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12.Safari Blue Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $75Best value

Spend about eight hours on Safari Blue in Menai Bay, sailing to Kwale Island, a sandbank, coral reefs, and natural lagoons. Your guide provides snorkeling gear, water, soft drinks, lunch, snacks, boat transport, and private transport for a maximum of 15 people. The listed price is $75 per person.

“My friend and I spent three weeks absolutely amazing! Everything was perfectly organized, and the team made this adventure unforgettable.”

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