Island & Sandbank Tours
Sailing & Traditional Dhows
Safari Blue
A full-day dhow sailing trip through Menai Bay — sandbanks, snorkelling, mangroves and a seafood lunch.
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- Area
- Fumba
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Group size
- 1–30
- Activity level
- easy
- Private / shared
- Private / Shared
- Swimming required
- Yes
Weather dependent
Tide dependent
Safari Blue is one of the best-known day excursions in Zanzibar, typically departing from Fumba village on the south-west coast and sailing by traditional dhow through Menai Bay's islands, sandbanks and mangrove channels. A typical day includes swimming and snorkelling in the bay, time on a sandbank, a mangrove forest visit, and a substantial seafood lunch prepared and served on board or on a sandbank, often followed by fresh tropical fruit. The name is now also used generically by several operators offering a similar itinerary in the same area, so it is worth confirming exactly which provider and boat you are booking.
Highlights
- Menai Bay dhow sailing
- Sandbank time
- Mangrove forest channels
- On-board seafood lunch
- Snorkelling
What is typically included
Typically includes the boat trip, snorkelling stop and a seafood lunch — confirm exact inclusions with the specific provider, since several operate similar itineraries under this name.
What is typically excluded
Hotel pickup is sometimes a separate fee depending on distance.
What to bring
Swimwear, sun protection, a hat, a change of clothes, reef-safe sunscreen.
Safety notes
Life jackets should be available on board — ask if you do not see them offered.
Meeting point / pickup
Typically Fumba village, with hotel pickup often available.
Best time of year
Year-round; calmer seas typically June–October and December–February.
Cancellation
Cancellation terms are set by each provider and shown at booking. No cancellation policy is guaranteed by this page.
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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.