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• Spend a magical day exploring the Menai Bay Conservation area in a traditional wooden dhow
• Enjoy swimming & guided snorkeling in the beautiful clear waters – quality equipment provided
• Watch dolphins at play
• Feast on our delicious Swahili seafood barbecue followed by our gastronomic tropical fruit tasting
• Price includes drinks and snacks throughout the day
• Take a swim in the hidden mangrove lagoon

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• Charter your own dhow and create a bespoke trip – snorkel, swim, explore and relax
• Explore the Menai Bay Conservation Area at your own pace
• Our cooks set up a private “fine dining” experience for you on a remote island
• Feast on our Swahili inspired seafood barbecue followed by a gastronomic tropical fruit tasting
• Return to Fumba by traditional sail

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The original and the best, Safari Blue is a full day excursion on locally made, traditional sailing dhows. Safari Blue starts from the fishing village of Fumba, 30 minutes’ drive from Stone Town. Fumba is situated in the southwest corner of the island and is an ideal starting point to explore Menai Bay, officially designated a Conservation Area in 1998. The Bay has a number of beautiful uninhabited islands and sandbanks and is frequented by humpback and bottlenose dolphins.

Itinerary :

On arrival at Fumba, clients are given a briefing on Safari Blue and a life jacket demo. We then board the dhows and set off to explore the bay and spot the dolphins. We are lucky enough to see dolphins on at least 90% of our trips. Later in the morning we drop anchor by a sandbank where we set up sunshades and fit our clients with snorkelling equipment. We have a large range of sizes and high quality equipment.

Safari Blue guides, who can safely lead the snorkeling session and show points of interest, accompany our clients. For beginners or less confident swimmers, we have inflatable snorkelling vests and our guides are always on hand to teach and assist.

After snorkelling we offer fresh green coconuts (madafu) and serve some delicious snacks before we move to our desert island restaurant located beneath the shade of large tamarind trees on Kwale Island.

Lunch is a traditional Zanzibari buffet and includes slipper lobster, calamari, chicken or beef, rice and freshly-made sauces - all served hot from the grill.

A gastronomic fruit tasting follows with a selection of between 10 and 15 different tropical fruits. Cold drinks are available throughout the day and include mineral water, homemade iced tea, sodas and beer. Coffee and Amarula liqueur are also served after lunch.

Safari Blue includes a visit to a beautiful mangrove lagoon to swim through a mangrove forest (tide permitting). We also offer the chance to join our crew and sail in an “ngalawa”, a local outrigger canoe. Our traditional dhows return by sail arriving back in Fumba by about 17h00. Safari Blue starts from Fumba beach at 09h30 where there will be an introduction and excursion briefing, along with a life jacket and safety demonstration.

Clients then board our traditional dhows. After 30 minutes cruising there is a snorkelling stop on Kwale sandbank (subject to marine conditions) with:

All equipment included (masks and snorkels, fins, buoyancy aids)

Guides for experienced snorkellers and instruction and assistance for beginners

Rescue boat on stand-by

Sunshades erected for clients

A cool box with chilled soft drinks and mineral water, fresh coconut (madafu), local snacks and fresh fruit

At around 13.00 we go to our “desert island” restaurant on Kwale Island where clients sit under the trees at tables and wooden benches and enjoy a buffet seafood lunch comprising:

Slipper lobster

Two types of grilled fish

Chicken or beef

Grilled calamari

Vegetarian/non-fish dishes by prior request

Two sauces – tomato with tamarind and coconut with coriander

Large selection of tropical fruits (10-15 types)

Beverages: soft drinks, mineral water and beer

Coffee and Amarula liqueur

Field toilets are available on the island.

The trip also includes a short walk to a huge baobab tree on Kwale Island, a swim in a mangrove lagoon and forest (subject to tides and other marine conditions) and sailing in an “ngalawa” with our experienced crew. Life jackets are on board and a safety boat on hand.

We return to Fumba by traditional lanteen sail with sundowners served en route. Safari Blue ends at around 17h00.

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The Safari Blue experience is an unmissable day tour in waters around the islands of Zanzibar, in a traditional Dhow. Includes guided snorkelling, sandbank stop, swimming in a mangrove lagoon and delicious seafood buffet!

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Join this full day excursion with The Safari Blue Crew for an epic day of aquatic activities. Laid-back or lively, a Safari Blue day is filled with choice. Dolphins are spotted on 90% of all trips as the Menai bay.

This excursion includes a pick up and drop off at any hotel in the Stone Town.  Pick up time is 0830, and you can expect to be back around 1700.

A typical day on the safari blue excursion would be as follows:

Morning : Your Safari Blue Experience begins in the little fishing village of Fumba, just 30 minutes from Stone Town. From here set out to sea into the Menai Bay where conservation efforts have allowed dolphins to flourish.

Mid - Morning : Land on a powdery sandbank where the team will set up sunshades and fit you with snorkel gear. From here enjoy frolicking in the shallows or bask in the sun under the clear Zanzibari sky.

Late - Morning : Snorkel over two different reefs in the morning, both locations offering a variety of pristine marine life. Take advantage of the crew's expertise as they guide you to the best viewing spots.

Lunchtime: The Kwale Island restaurant is ready and waiting for your arrival. Feast on the famous fresh seafood buffet. Taste 10-15 of Zanzibar's exotic fruits. Sip on Amarula and coffee. Drinks are abundantly served throughout the day.

Mid - Afternoon : Discover all that Kwale island has to offer. Sail on a traditional Ngalawa canoe, explore the mangroves, climb an ancient baobab, witness the coral formations, swim or lounge the afternoon away on a day-bed or the beach.

Late - Afternoon : When the day is done, the crew hoists the lateen sail as you make a leisurely voyage back to Fumba as the sun sets on your glorious day in paradise.

What is included in the tour

• Transfers from Stone Town to Fumba and back
• Shared Dhow excursion starting and ending in Fumba
• Snorkelling including all gear available in different sizes
• Visit to a sandback (tide dependant)
• Swimming in a mangrove lagoon
• Seafood Buffet (different dietary requirements can be catered)
• Soft drinks

What is NOT included in the tour

• Tips and gratuities
• Drinks outside of those mentioned
• Any items of a personal nature
• Snorkel : Glide through the warm Indian Ocean and gaze at the abundant and diverse marine life
• Swim : From the sandbank, boat and Kwale island - the day is filled with opportunities!
• Sunbathe : Relax and bask in the sun under the clear Zanzibari sky
• Baobab : Climb a giant and unusual baobab tree, or just admire it from the ground
• Ngalawa : Sail on a double-outrigger canoe used by local fishermen
• Mangroves : When the tide allows, swim through a lush mangrove forest in a beautiful hidden lagoon

Hotel pick up time:

Morning: 0800 from beach hotel or 0830 from stone town hotel

Things to bring: A hat, suncreen, flip flops, swimsuit, beach towel.

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