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Safari Blue — Dhow Sailing, Sandbank and Kwale Island

A traditional wooden dhow from Fumba through the Menai Bay Conservation Area: guided reef snorkelling, a white sandbank when the tide allows, lunch on Kwale Island and a swim in a mangrove lagoon.

Duration
Full day (about 8 hours)
Location
Fumba & Menai Bay, Zanzibar
Transfer time
Road transfer from the hotel to Fumba

About the experience

A traditional wooden dhow from Fumba through the Menai Bay Conservation Area: guided reef snorkelling, a white sandbank when the tide allows, lunch on Kwale Island and a swim in a mangrove lagoon.

Duration
Full day (about 8 hours)
Location
Fumba & Menai Bay, Zanzibar
Start point
Hotel pickup, then transfer to Fumba (time confirmed with the offer)
Transfer time
Road transfer from the hotel to Fumba
Activity type
Sea & islands · Nature & adventure · Entertainment & family
  • Dhow sailing
  • Sandbank and reef
  • Kwale Island lunch

Suggested programme

  1. 1

    Dhow sailing through Menai Bay

  2. 2

    Guided snorkelling

  3. 3

    White sandbank (tide permitting)

  4. 4

    Lunch on Kwale Island

  5. 5

    Mangrove lagoon swim (tide permitting)

Stops are based on published reference programmes; no minute-by-minute schedule is shown, and order and times are confirmed with the offer.

Safety & weather notes

  • Entrance fees, cable cars, rides and games are not included. They are paid extras and appear in your offer only if listed.
  • Sailing times depend on the tide and the sea; the boat operator can change or cancel a trip for safety. Wildlife sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

What's included

Details are set when the offer is confirmed

What's not included

Details are set when the offer is confirmed

Optional extras

Details are set when the offer is confirmed

Requirements

  • Wear easy-to-remove footwear and swimwear under light clothing; bring sunscreen and a hat. Children need close adult supervision.

Cancellation terms

Details are set when the offer is confirmed

FAQ

Can I book and pay directly?

Not yet. Send an inquiry and the ALNWRAS WORLD team will come back with the price and availability. No booking is confirmed and nothing is charged before we contact you.

When will the price appear?

Price coming soon. You can send an inquiry to get an offer for your tour date and number of participants.

Can I combine several tours?

Yes — add tours to “My trip” and send them as a single inquiry.

Safari Blue — Dhow Sailing, Sandbank and Kwale Island · ALNWRAS WORLD