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The 15 Best Safari Blue Trips in Zanzibar

22 tours  ·  from $70

Safari Blue is a full day out of Fumba on a traditional dhow: sandbank, lagoon, snorkelling and a grilled seafood lunch. These 15 compare the shared boats with the private charters on price, group size and pickup range.

Zanzibar: Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch - Sailing by dhow into the Indian Ocean
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Zanzibar: Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

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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Zanzibar: Safari Blue Snorkeling and Sandbank Tour

2.Safari Blue Snorkeling and Sandbank Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 79 reviews · from $70Best value

Join Captain Eddy for a full-day dhow trip from Fumba through Menai Bay. You’ll snorkel coral reefs, pause on a white sandbank with fruit, eat a seafood barbecue on Kwale Island, and visit a mangrove lagoon and ancient baobab tree.

“Leuke activiteit waarbij je ook echt 8-9 u weg bent. Top ervaring en zeer lekker eten”

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From Paje/Jambian: Safari Blue Snorkelling with Lunch - Setting out across Menai Bay
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From Paje/Jambian: Safari Blue Snorkelling with Lunch

3.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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Full-Day Blue Lagoon and Sandbank Boat Tour from Zanzibar ( Safari blue) - The 8 a.m. pickup and the journey to the coast
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Full-Day Blue Lagoon and Sandbank Boat Tour from Zanzibar ( Safari blue)

4.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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Full Day Private Safari Blue Sea Adventure in Zanzibar - Snorkeling over Menai Bay’s coral reefs
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Full Day Private Safari Blue Sea Adventure in Zanzibar

5.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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Full Day Safari Blue Zanzibar - Snorkeling beside the mangrove island
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Full Day Safari Blue Zanzibar

6.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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From Zanzibar: Safari Blue Snorkeling Trip with Lunch - Setting out across Menai Bay
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From Zanzibar: Safari Blue Snorkeling Trip with Lunch

7.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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Blue Safari Tour - The boat ride to Zanzibar’s sandbank
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Blue Safari Tour

8.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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Full Day Private Safari Blue Ocean Trip with Lunch - Snorkeling Among Zanzibar’s Reef Fish
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Full Day Private Safari Blue Ocean Trip with Lunch

9.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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From Nungwi: Safari Blue Snorkeling Tour with Lunch - Menai Bay and the first sandbank stop
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From Nungwi: Safari Blue Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

10.Safari Blue Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 13 reviews · 9 hours · from $85

From Nungwi, Kendwa, or another Zanzibar hotel, you’ll travel to Fumba for a dhow trip through Menai Bay. Expect sandbanks, reef snorkeling, lagoons, mangroves, island seafood, and fruit. Guides may include Serif or Hamis, but stop times and route can vary with weather and crowds.

“Très belle journée avec hamis notre guide, même s’il ne parlait pas français alors qu’on devait en avoir un en français, on arrivait à le comprendre en anglais et à tt fait pour que nous soyons bien tout le long. Notre chauffeur Fayssal toujours aussi bon conducteur merci à lui, nous l’avions déjà eu pour prison island et nakupenda ! Nous avons eu de la chance d’être arrivés en premier sur les activités à chaque fois car la horde de bateaux après qui arrivaient, étaient moins sympas et gâchaient la vue, nous avons fait banc de sable, snorkeling, déjeuner puis le lagon bleu. Je ne sais donc pas si cela…”

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Full-day Safari Blue Trip in Zanzibar with Lunch buffet - From your hotel to Fumba
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Full-day Safari Blue Trip in Zanzibar with Lunch buffet

11.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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A Full Day Safari Blue Tour And Blue Lagoon - Snorkeling in Menai Bay
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A Full Day Safari Blue Tour And Blue Lagoon

12.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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SAFARI BLUE ZANZIBAR : PRIVATE TRIP - Setting out by dhow for 30 minutes
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SAFARI BLUE ZANZIBAR : PRIVATE TRIP

13.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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Blue Safari Full Day Private Trip Zanzibar With Sea Food BBQ - Dolphin watching in Menai Bay
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Blue Safari Full Day Private Trip Zanzibar With Sea Food BBQ

14.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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Safari Blue from Nungwi: Zanzibar’s Ultimate Ocean Adventure - Setting sail across Menai Bay
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Safari Blue from Nungwi: Zanzibar’s Ultimate Ocean Adventure

15.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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