The Safari Blue experience is an unmissable day tour in waters around the islands of Zanzibar, in a traditional Dhow. Includes guided snorkelling, sandbank stop, swimming in a mangrove lagoon and delicious seafood buffet!
Fumba (Zanzibar)
Join this full day excursion with The Safari Blue Crew for an epic day of aquatic activities. Laid-back or lively, a Safari Blue day is filled with choice. Dolphins are spotted on 90% of all trips as the Menai bay.
This excursion includes a pick up and drop off at any hotel in the Stone Town. Pick up time is 0830, and you can expect to be back around 1700.
A typical day on the safari blue excursion would be as follows:
Morning: Your Safari Blue Experience begins in the little fishing village of Fumba, just 30 minutes from Stone Town. From here set out to sea into the Menai Bay where conservation efforts have allowed dolphins to flourish.
Mid - Morning: Land on a powdery sandbank where the team will set up sunshades and fit you with snorkel gear. From here enjoy frolicking in the shallows or bask in the sun under the clear Zanzibari sky.
Late - Morning: Snorkel over two different reefs in the morning, both locations offering a variety of pristine marine life. Take advantage of the crew's expertise as they guide you to the best viewing spots.
Lunchtime: The Kwale Island restaurant is ready and waiting for your arrival. Feast on the famous fresh seafood buffet. Taste 10-15 of Zanzibar's exotic fruits. Sip on Amarula and coffee. Drinks are abundantly served throughout the day.
Mid - Afternoon: Discover all that Kwale island has to offer. Sail on a traditional Ngalawa canoe, explore the mangroves, climb an ancient baobab, witness the coral formations, swim or lounge the afternoon away on a day-bed or the beach.
Late - Afternoon: When the day is done, the crew hoists the lateen sail as you make a leisurely voyage back to Fumba as the sun sets on your glorious day in paradise.
What is included in the tour
- Transfers from Stone Town to Fumba and back
- Shared Dhow excursion starting and ending in Fumba
- Snorkelling including all gear available in different sizes
- Visit to a sandback (tide dependant)
- Swimming in a mangrove lagoon
- Seafood Buffet (different dietary requirements can be catered)
- Soft drinks
What is NOT included in the tour
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks outside of those mentioned
- Any items of a personal nature
- Snorkel: Glide through the warm Indian Ocean and gaze at the abundant and diverse marine life
- Swim: From the sandbank, boat and Kwale island - the day is filled with opportunities!
- Sunbathe: Relax and bask in the sun under the clear Zanzibari sky
- Baobab: Climb a giant and unusual baobab tree, or just admire it from the ground
- Ngalawa: Sail on a double-outrigger canoe used by local fishermen
- Mangroves: When the tide allows, swim through a lush mangrove forest in a beautiful hidden lagoon
Hotel pick up time:
Morning: 0800 from beach hotel or 0830 from stone town hotel
Things to bring: A hat, suncreen, flip flops, swimsuit, beach towel.
