Safari Blue
The Safari Blue is one of the best excursions in Zanzibar, a perfect day out on a traditional sailing
dhow, the typical local boat, with good food. Safari Blue starts from
Fumba village, in the
Menay Bay - west coast of
Unguja - where you’ll board a
dhow to reach a wonderful
sandbank, approachable only during low tide. Who loves
snorkelling won’t be disappointed by the coral reef and marine diversity that surround the coast.
Then lunch in the peaceful island of
Kwale, where an
excellent mixed grilled fish and shellfish will be prepared and served directly on the beach.
After lunch you will take a walk to admire the
hugest baobab in the island. In the afternoon you will explore the marvellous
mangroves lagoon, hidden inside
Kwale, where it’s possible to dive.
Rate - 30€ (all inclusive)
Northern Coast
This excursion will bring you to the two most impressive beaches of the island:
Nungwi and
Kendwa. The way to these beaches is beaten by several interesting stops. The first is at the
Mkokotoni village, famous for the quaint
fish auction. In front of the beach it is situated
Tumbatu, the third for size of the Zanzibar islands:, it is well known for the tribal rites that still today take place.
Another stop is at the
Fuckuchani School, where you can get in touch with the students.
At
Nungwi you will take a visit to the
local shipyard, where the masters of axes are involved in the fabric of the typical local boats
Dhow and
Ngalawa. After that, you can’t miss a visit to the
sea turtles aquarium.
Relax and Zanzibar lunch will be on the coloured beach of
Nungwi. In the afternoon you will reach the gorgeous beach of
Kendwa, a perfect place for sun bathing and long walks on the tropical white sand.
Rate – 25€ (all inclusive)
Southern Coast
This tour will take you to the south of Zanzibar in the
Kizimkazi Bay, from which you’ll sail and head off in search of the
dolphins, the princes of the ocean. Then
snorkelling just near the coral reef, whose structures ensure an abundant marine life.
Lunch at the
Kizimkazi beach, in the afternoon you can rest and sunbathe on the white sand
beach of Paje, where the tide offers an incredible coloured sight.
On the way home you can have a little stop in one of the inland villages, specialized in the woodcarving, to admire traditional craftsmen at work. Then a visit to
Jozani forest, where you can enjoy the
red monkeys (Red Colubus) peaceful live and acrobatics.
Rate - 30€ (
park ticket not included)
The Three Wonders Corner
This excursion let you enjoy three marvels off
Stone Town. From the city port you will sail on a
dhow heading towards one of the most peaceful
sandbank in Zanzibar.
Snorkelling is recommended near the
Bawe Island, where you can admire corals, tropical fishes and starfishes.
Lunch is prepared directly on the sand, an
abundant mixed grilled seafood with lobsters, squids and octopus, and tropical fruits in the end.
In the afternoon a visit to the
Changuu Island, also called
Prison Island, famous for several reasons: the Giant Tortoises from Seychelles who live there, its prison once used for the confinement of refractory slaves and for the residence of Rud Matheus, the captain of the sultan’s guards.
On the way home you can have an
aperitif in one of the famous bars in
Stone Town enjoying the sunset.
Rate - 30€ (all inclusive)
