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.
• Typical departure points: Fumba or Kizimkazi (southwest), Kendwa or Nungwi (north), or Paje (east), depending on operator.
• 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.
3. Snorkeling sessions at one or multiple coral reefs—equipment and instruction included.
4. Mangrove lagoon swim or dhow sailing, tide permitting.

Marine Life & Wildlife

• Expect to spot tropical fish, starfish, sea cucumbers, sea turtles, and sometimes dolphins (Indo‑Pacific humpback or bottlenose).
• Reef conditions vary by location—Tumbatu, Mnemba, Misali, Kwale, and Menai reefs are top spots