Sailing & Traditional Dhows

Menai Bay Dhow Safari

A traditional dhow day in Zanzibar's largest marine conservation area.

Area: Menai Bay
Duration: 8 hours
Group size: 1–25
Activity level: easy
Private / shared: Private / Shared
Swimming required: Yes

Weather dependent Tide dependent

Several operators run their own version of a Menai Bay dhow day, generally following the same pattern as the area's best-known trip (Safari Blue): sailing by traditional wooden dhow, stopping to snorkel, visiting a sandbank, and often a mangrove channel, with lunch included. Choosing a specific provider mostly comes down to boat size, departure point and price rather than a fundamentally different itinerary.

Highlights

Traditional dhow sailing
Menai Bay Conservation Area
Snorkelling and sandbank time

This page is an original Zanzibar.today description, researched from public and provider-supplied information. It is not copied from any single operator's marketing material.