Overview
Explore ZANZIBAR from 10th Oct 2025 – 13th Oct 2025. Visit Safari Blue ‘Safari Blue’ is a full-day excursion using locally made traditional sailing dhows of between 8 to 10 meters in length, carrying up to 22 passengers plus crew. These passenger-carrying dhows are fitted with outboard engines, marine VHF radios, gas inflatable life jackets, sunshade, boarding ladder, waterproof bags and first aid kit with DAN oxygen unit. The excursion starts at the fishing village of Fumba, 30minutes drive from Stone Town. Fumba is situated in the southwest corner of the island and is an ideal starting point to explore Menai Bay, designated a Conservation Area. The bay has several beautiful, uninhabited islands and sandbanks and is often frequented by humpback and bottlenose dolphins. On arrival at Fumba, you are given a briefing and a lifejacket demo. You then board the dhows and set off to explore the bay and search for the dolphins. Dolphins have been spotted on at least 85% of these trips. Guides, who can safely lead the snorkeling session and show points of interest, accompany you. For beginners or those who are not confident swimmers, there are inflatable snorkeling vests, and the guides can give tuition. After snorkeling sample, a fresh green coconut before sailing to another sandbank for lunch. When the tide allows, visit a beautiful mangrove lagoon where it is possible to swim through the mangrove forest. Return to Fumba by sailboat and arrive back at 6 pm, in time to see the colorful African sunset. Next day start a trip to Prison Island in a small wooden motorized boat is a must when visiting Zanzibar. The island once used for the detention of recalcitrant slaves is now watched over by giant tortoises, some over 100 years old. The beach is superb and the crystal-clear sea excellent for swimming, snorkeling, and diving; a perfect way to relax.