SAFARI BLUE

Safari Blue

8 Hours (Full-day) Excursion 5 Stars

Overview

Safari blue is one of the best excursions in Zanzibar for it has many destinations and activities involving the discovery of Menai Bay Conservation Area. Safari Blue excursion is a full day excursion along Menai bay, which is the largest marine conserved area with 470 square kilometers (180 sq. mi), comprising extensive sandbanks, one of the best coral reefs, colorful tropical fish, a lot of sea creatures, and mangrove forests. You will witness countless colorful fishes and other sea creatures that survive among the coral reefs and underwater plants which together form the barrier reef ecosystem in the bay. For adventure, snorkeling and diving enthusiast Zanzibar Island is known for its beautiful sea and you simply cannot visit Zanzibar without making sure to enjoy its seas. This Safari Blue Trip in Zanzibar will give you a great possibility to do just that. This tour is the perfect option for those who would like the opportunity of experiencing the sea and sea creatures in a unique way.

This is a full day excursion that starts from the village of Fumba in South West Zanzibar a 40-minute drive from Stone Town. Fumba is the most convenient location for exploring the sea life, isolated sandbanks and rugged island scenery of the Menai Bay Conservation Area. Our aim is to provide you with a truly memorable experience using the best Zanzibar has to offer, while making a positive difference to Zanzibar and its people. We will take you to discover and experience the sandbanks, islands, lagoons and fish species at stunning coral reefs of Menai Bay, a beautiful and the largest conservation area in Zanzibar.

We start our excursion in the morning, we set sail onto one of the beautiful safari blue natural occurring sandbanks where you can relax, sunbathe on the white sandy beach and swim in the crystal clear waters. Here you will be served exotic fresh fruit like Banana, Watermelon, Pineapple, Mangoes, coconuts and cold beverages to cool the summer heat from you. After relaxing and rejuvenating on the sandbank white sands and swimming in the turquoise crystal clear waters we will head for snorkeling. Encounter various sea creatures and colorful fish species at this pristine coral reefs of Menai bay. There are plenty of good quality snorkeling equipment and the experienced snorkeling guides will show you the pristine coral reef, which teems with tropical sea life. Instructions are also available for beginners.

After snorkeling we go to Kwale island where we have our island local restaurant and you will be served lunch. Enjoy a tantalizing buffet lunch of fresh sea food BBQ which includes tuna fish, slipper lobster, calamari, octopus, prawns and shrimps, squid, fries, rice and spiced coconut stew all served hot from the grill for you. The crew also prepares and presents gastronomic fruits tasting with a large selection of delicious tropical fruits, ice cold sodas and mineral water.

One of the main attractions at Kwale island is the 200+ year old baobab tree. Many try to climb this tree so as to try to reach the top and enjoy the spectacular views from up there. Within its hollow trunk there are also coconut crabs living, so you might even be able to see one of these land habitant crabs and play with them taking pictures of this unforgettable moment. Then you can go and relax or sunbathe on the white sandy beach and get touched with the cool sea breeze as the food digests in. When the tide permits we will sail to explore the natural blue lagoon found on Kwale island. The lagoon is surrounded by a mangrove forest acting as a natural swimming pool and we will take you swimming in this beautiful lagoon for an unforgettable experience.

And end our excursion sailing back on our traditional dhow experiencing a sunset cruise. The dhows used are traditional sailing boats, hand-built from African mahogany and finished to the very highest standards. They are comfortable and well equipped with outboard engine, VHF marine radios, gas inflatable life jackets, sunshade, boarding ladder, water proof bags and first aid kit.

Highlights

Experience the enchanters of Menai Bay Conservation area, sail through idyllic islands of Zanzibar, and relax onto sandbanks with white sandy beaches with crystal clear waters eating the sweetest fresh tropical fruits Zanzibar has to offer such as; - Banana, Watermelon, Pineapple, Mangoes, coconuts and cold beverages to cool the summer heat from you. Go snorkeling and witness the beauty of one of the best pristine coral reefs, which teems with tropical sea life and swim amongst variety of colorful fish spices. Dine a seafood BBQ for lunch and enjoy a tantalizing buffet lunch of fresh sea food BBQ which includes tuna fish, slipper lobster, calamari, octopus, prawns and shrimps, squid, fries, rice and spiced coconut stew all served hot from the grill for you. Make unforgettable memories sailing on traditional dhows and discovering the "Blue Safari". explore the mangrove lagoon hidden inside the Kwale island This mangrove lagoon is famous known as natural swimming pool. The 500-year-old baobab tree is another attraction you just come and climb it and get a great view from the top.

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