15 Safari Blue Trips in Zanzibar to Build a Week Around

1.Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · 7 hours · from $90Our pick

Spend seven hours exploring Zanzibar’s southwest coast by van and traditional dhow. Snorkel for starfish and reef fish, visit Kwale Sandbank, swim in a tide-dependent lagoon, and eat a generous seafood barbecue on Kwale Island. Guides such as Omar and Osman are known for warm, attentive service.

“Our tour was very nice even though it was raining. Omar is the best guide. Would recommend to everyone!!”

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2.From Paje/Jambian: Safari Blue Snorkelling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 67 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $90

From Paje or Jambiani, you’ll travel to Fumba and sail by wooden dhow through Menai Bay. Expect a sandbank stop, coral-reef snorkeling, a seafood barbecue, tropical fruit, and time around lagoons and mangroves. The advertised guide languages include English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish, but language support may vary.

“Guide en français (comme demandé) la prochaine fois car incapable de nous dire 2 mots en français, il faut annoncé que le Blue Lagoon n'est visible que rarement selon les marées (donc pas vu!!!), avertir qu'il faut impérativement des chaussures pour marcher dans l'eau”

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3.Full-Day Blue Lagoon and Sandbank Boat Tour from Zanzibar ( Safari blue)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · from $100

Spend about eight hours on a shared traditional dhow from Zanzibar, visiting Kwale Island, a sandbank, the Blue Lagoon, and Niamembe Island. You can snorkel, swim, see an ancient baobab, and eat a seafood lunch with fruit, soda, water, and local beer. Guides such as Abas, Amina, and Sunnia have earned praise for attentive help.

“The tour guide was hospitable but can't say the same with the Captain. He caused an unnecessary conflict between himself and the passengers by wanting to overload the boat with passengers from his fellow colleague.”

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4.Full Day Private Safari Blue Sea Adventure in Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $130Top rated

Spend six to seven hours exploring Menai Bay from Fumba. Snorkel over coral reefs, relax on a sandbank, swim in a mangrove lagoon, see Kwale Island’s old baobab tree, and eat a BBQ lunch with drinks included. Pickup is offered, but the boat may be shared with other participants despite the private booking label.

“Recogida puntual para llevarnos a Fumba. Pone Safari privado, pero es compartido con más personas. Fuimos a bucear a Menai bay y nos prepararon fruta, agua y bebidas. Luego nos llevaron a comer, buena organización y buena comida. Por lRead more”

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5.Full Day Safari Blue Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 28 reviews · from $100

Spend about nine hours sailing from Stone Town on a traditional dhow with a group of up to 15. Watch for dolphins, snorkel near mangroves, visit uninhabited Kwale island, and enjoy lunch, drinks, gear, and hotel transport. Ismail, Yussuf Ali, and Ashraf are among the crew and transfer staff praised for friendly service.

“Ismail was attentive fantastic and has a fast knowledge of Zanzibar and in general. His singing was world class and somebody should make sure he gets to the next idols. He made us feel welcome and comfortable. Ismail is well spoken with impeccable manners. He goes the extra mile.”

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6.Safari Blue Snorkeling Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 24 reviews · 9 hours · from $99

Spend about nine hours exploring Menai Bay by traditional dhow from Fumba. You’ll swim from a white sandbank, snorkel among coral and fish, eat a seafood barbecue, and visit lagoons and mangroves. Hotel pickup, equipment, water, soft drinks, fruit, and a guide are included, but confirm any local cash fees before you go.

“Il tour è davvero bellissimo e la persona che ci ha fatto da guida davvero educata e carina oltre che molto premurosa. Abbiamo aspettato circa due ore prima di imbarcarci ed io ho protestato perché eravamo molto in ritardo ed avremmo perso la mattinata. Ho chiesto un refund ma poi non mi sono accanita per averlo ma mi è stato comunque fatto. Vista la qualità del tour complessivamente (cibo in abbondanza e buono) lo consiglio e riconosco al fornitore grande flessibilità ed onestà.”

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7.Full Day Private Safari Blue Ocean Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $100

Spend about eight hours on a private Safari Blue trip from Fumba. Sail by dhow to a white sandbank, snorkel among coral fish, swim in a mangrove lagoon, then eat a seafood buffet and explore Kwale Island. Guides including Macra and Mansour have helped first-time snorkelers and families enjoy the day.

“Just got back from the safari blue dhow trip and wow, what a day! The turquoise ocean was absolutely stunning, and the lagoon was so calm and perfect for snorkeling. We saw tons of colorful fish and even a few starfish. Our tour guide was super friendly and knowledgeabRead more”

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8.Safari Blue Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 13 reviews · 9 hours · from $85

From Nungwi, Kendwa, or another Zanzibar hotel, you’ll travel to Fumba and board a traditional dhow for a full day in Menai Bay. Expect sandbanks, snorkeling, lagoon stops, fruit, and a seafood barbecue with vegetarian options. Guides such as Serif and Hamis have earned praise, but timing, crowds, and transport can vary.

“great day out 3 srops fiest mangrove swiming then snorkeling not the best around the world but very very nice fish alot of them then sandbank and sea food lunch wich is very fresh and good”

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9.Full-day Safari Blue Trip in Zanzibar with Lunch buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $149

Spend about seven hours sailing from Fumba on a traditional dhow, stopping at a sandbank, coral reef, and mangrove-framed lagoon. You get fruit, water, soft drinks, snorkeling time, and a seafood buffet on Kwale Island, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The group can reach 25 people.

“It did not work for me! The site said pick-up time 8AM. One day before tour sent message to the tour operator , for confirmation of booking and reply said : ok, pick-up time from your hotel is 8AM. Woke up early, fighting jet lag and 7:30AM got a message saying pick-uRead more”

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10.A Full Day Safari Blue Tour And Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $116

From Fumba, you join a shared wooden dhow for an 8 to 9 hour Safari Blue outing. Swim at a sandbank, snorkel in Menai Bay, eat a seafood barbecue on Kwale Island, see its old baobab tree, shop locally, and finish at Blue Lagoon. The taxi is private, but the boat is shared.

“We had so much fun sunbathing, snorkelling and even the food was amazing. The highlight for us was definitely The Blue Lagoon. Paradise and once in a lifetime experience.”

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11.SAFARI BLUE ZANZIBAR : PRIVATE TRIP

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 7 hours · from $150

Spend seven hours on a private Zanzibar dhow trip with guide support, hotel pickup, snorkeling, tropical fruit, and a seafood lunch. You will visit Kwale Island, a turquoise sandbank, a blue lagoon, and a 500-year-old baobab tree. Guides speak many languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Swahili.

“Very nice guide and helpful people on the boat all Fantastic!”

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12.Safari Blue from Nungwi: Zanzibar’s Ultimate Ocean Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $80

From Nungwi, you’ll ride south to Fumba, board a shared dhow, snorkel among tropical fish, relax on a sandbank, swim in a mangrove lagoon, and eat grilled seafood on Kwale Island. Driver Mo has been praised for careful service, while the crew helps nervous swimmers feel safe. Expect a long, weather-dependent day at sea.

“Escursione molto bella, posti pazzeschi e organizzazione al top! merenda con frutta esotica e pranzo con grigliata di pesce. consigliato!”

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13.Private Full-day Safari Blue Trip with Lunch buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $181

Take a private dhow from Fumba to a sandbank, snorkeling area, mangrove lagoon, and Kwale Island. Your day includes hotel transport, equipment, fruit, soft drinks, bottled water, and a seafood buffet with lobster, tuna, prawns, octopus, chicken, rice, and vegetarian choices.

“Le comportement et l’organisation de l’équipe après un passage pluvieux J’ai effectué une excursion identique l’année dernière mais pas avec vous (dont j’ai envoyé les photos ) et nous nous sommes aperçus de notre totale déception et nôtre colères.”

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14.Safari Blue Private Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $100

Spend 8 to 9 hours on a private Safari Blue trip from Fumba, sailing a locally built dhow to a sandbank and Kwale Island. Snorkel with supplied gear, eat grilled fish and rice, enjoy fresh fruit and drinks, and try a mango-tree outrigger canoe. Pickup is offered, with return around 5:30 pm.

“The Safari Blue Tour was fun from start to finish! We were well looked after with fruit and lunch and had plenty of time to explore the places ourselves. Our guide was very friendly and told us a lot about the places. A must in Zanzibar”

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15.Safari Blue Zanzibar City Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $100

Spend about eight hours exploring Menai Bay from Fumba aboard a traditional dhow. You will visit a sandbank, snorkel at a coral reef, cruise to a mangrove-framed lagoon, and eat a seafood lunch on Kwale Island. Hotel pickup, equipment, private transport, and dietary requests are included.

“Gran experiencia y buena empresa la que la organizó. Buenos profesionales. Muy recomendado. Gracias por todo.”

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