Zanzibar's best-known boat excursion: a traditional dhow sail through Menai Bay Conservation Area, snorkelling over coral reefs, a sandbank stop, and a fresh seafood lunch cooked on a nearby island.
Safari Blue has been run out of Fumba for decades and remains the classic way to see Menai Bay -- a marine conservation area southwest of Stone Town scattered with sandbanks, mangrove channels and small islands like Kwale and Pungume, all explored by traditional sailing dhow.
Board a traditional wooden sailing dhow and set out into Menai Bay Conservation Area.
Snorkel over coral reef sites and swim at a shifting sandbank, with dolphin sightings possible in the bay.
Go ashore for a fresh seafood barbecue lunch cooked on the beach, alongside tropical fruit and Swahili sides.
Sail back through mangrove channels toward Fumba as the day winds down.
Short, self-contained experiences that pair well with any safari or climb.
What guests usually ask before booking this excursion.
Basic swimming ability helps for the snorkelling stops, but life jackets are available and much of the sandbank time is in shallow water.
Yes, a private dhow can be arranged for an additional cost -- let us know when enquiring if you'd prefer just your own group aboard.
Dolphins are sometimes seen in Menai Bay but sightings are not guaranteed -- this isn't a dedicated dolphin tour, more a bonus if they appear.
Book the classic Safari Blue day out, shared or private, as part of your Zanzibar stay.
