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Safari Blue Day Trip

Full Day Marine Adventure in Menai Bay

Sail on traditional dhows to pristine sandbanks and enjoy the ultimate marine adventure with snorkeling, swimming, and a seafood feast.

Safari Blue Day Trip
Duration
Full Day
Location
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Group size
4-20 people

About this experience

Safari Blue trip is a full day tour along Menai Bay , which is one of the best coral reefs in Zanzibar. Main activities in the tour include visits to naturally occurring sandbanks, swimming & snorkeling in the crystal clear waters, visiting Kwale Island with its natural green lagoon, and climbing the old Baobab tree for spectacular views of the Island.

If you love the ocean, this tour is for you. You will witness countless colorful fishes and other sea creatures that survive among the coral reefs and underwater plants which together form the barrier reef ecosystem in the bay.

During the tour, enjoy the fresh seafood barbecue : Octopus, Lobsters, Squids, Calamari, and Fish. Plus exotic fresh fruit tasting like Banana, Watermelon, Pineapple, and Mangoes. This will be the best adventurous day of your stay in Zanzibar Islands, and you will understand why we call this "Blue Safari" .

Highlights

  • Swimming and Snorkeling around Menai Bay area
  • Seafood BBQ Lunch: Octopus, Lobsters, Squids, Prawns, etc.
  • Tropical Fruits: Mangoes, Bananas, Pineapple, Watermelon etc.
  • Sailing with Traditional Dhow Boat
  • Visit Kwale Island Natural Lagoon & Sandbank
  • Explore the Barrier Reef Ecosystem

What the price covers

Included

  • English Speaking Guide
  • Traditional Sailing Boat (Dhow)
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Lunch (Seafood BBQ, Chicken, or Vegetarian options)

Price by group size

The bigger the group, the less each person pays.

Group sizePrice per person
1 - 2 persons $55
3 - 5 persons $50
6 - 10 persons $44
11 - 25 persons $40

About Menai Bay Conservation Area

Safari Blue is one of the most enjoyable things you can do during your Zanzibar vacation. It is called "Blue Safari" because of the ocean blueness that you experience during the tour. It's a whole day of playing with the ocean in the Menai Bay Conservation Area.

The Menai Bay Conservation Area is located in Menai Bay, on the west-south coast of Unguja, Zanzibar. This is the largest marine conserved area covering 470 square kilometres (180 sq mi), comprising extensive coral reefs, colorful tropical fish, abundant sea creatures, and mangrove forests.

All together, they create the best tourist experience when visiting Zanzibar islands.

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