6 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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