Safari Blue
Duration
Full day excursion
Departure to Fumba approx. 07h45
Arrival back in at Michamvi approx. 18h30
Traditional Boating Trips
Safari Blue is a local tour operator, specializing in boat trips, including guided snorkelling, dolphin safaris (though sightings can not be guaranteed), or sailing trips on a traditional hand-crafted dhow.
Founded in 1996, Safari Blue aims to give customers an experience they’ll never forget. Offering work and training opportunities, the tour operator and local captains strive to sustainably support Zanzibar and its people.
Highlights of the Excursion
This day trip begins in Fumba, a village on the Menai Bay just 20 minutes away from Stone Town. After marvelling at the stunning beauty of the seascape, you will gather on the beach and board the boats. Depending on the tide, you will either walk to the dhow or leave from the beach to Kwale, a small island off the shore of Fumba. The hand-built sailing dhows, made of mahogany, are comfortable and equipped to meet safety standards. Refreshments including soda, beer, and water, fruits, and local snacks will be provided on board.
Depending on the weather and the snorkelling abilities of our guests, the guides will select an area to anchor – usually the reef at Kwale or the sandbank.
For lunch, you will be served a culinary delight: a rich Zanzibarian meal with grilled fish, slipper lobster, calamari, a fruit-tasting platter for dessert, and a finisher of coffee and Amarula. Afterwards, you may take a short walk to the Baobab tree or relax on the beach.
An hour after lunch, depending on the tide, the captains will navigate their dhows into a hidden mangrove lagoon, where swimming is a highlight.
After a day full of wonder and enrichment, you will return to Fumba, where your taxi will collect you and bring you back to Michamvi.