Package Overview

A local dhow trip with snorkeling in Zanzibar offers a magical, authentic experience—cruising on a traditional wooden dhow while exploring vibrant reefs, swimming in sandbanks or mangrove lagoons, and enjoying fresh seafood. Here's what you can expect:

Boat & Route

• Traditional dhows: hand-built from mahogany, equipped with sunshade, ladders, life jackets, and sometimes sails or outboard motors Reddit+9Colors of Zanzibar+9Expert Africa+9.
• Typical departure points: Fumba or Kizimkazi (southwest), Kendwa or Nungwi (north), or Paje (east), depending on operator Expert Africa+9Colors of Zanzibar+9bluegreenzanzibartours.com+9.
• Itinerary:

1. Cruise across Menai Bay or northern reefs, often with dolphin sightings en route .
2. Stop at pristine sandbanks or shallow lagoons—great for swimming, relaxing, and photography African Queen Dhow Zanzibar+6macpacetours.com+6dreamdhow.com+6.
3. Snorkeling sessions at one or multiple coral reefs—equipment and instruction included Reddit+6bluegreenzanzibartours.com+6dreamdhow.com+6.
4. Mangrove lagoon swim or dhow sailing, tide permitting Reddit+9macpacetours.com+9tanzania-horizon.com+9.

Marine Life & Wildlife

• Expect to spot tropical fish, starfish, sea cucumbers, sea turtles, and sometimes dolphins (Indo‑Pacific humpback or bottlenose) tanzania-horizon.com+5Colors of Zanzibar+5bluegreenzanzibartours.com+5.
• Reef conditions vary by location—Tumbatu, Mnemba, Misali, Kwale, and Menai reefs are top spots