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Zanzibar Sandbank, Snorkel & Dhow Day Trip

4.9 (34 reviews) Stone Town – Menai Bay – sandbank – coral reef – Stone Town

FromUS$95per person sharing
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  • Duration1 day
  • Travel styleGroup
  • Group sizeMax 14 people
  • AccommodationMid-range
  • Start / endYour Zanzibar hotel / Your Zanzibar hotel

Overview

Sail a traditional dhow to a white sandbank, snorkel over coral gardens, then share a seafood lunch on a quiet island beach.

The favourite day out for our guests in Zanzibar. A wooden dhow takes you out across the calm water of Menai Bay, a protected marine area south of Stone Town, where dolphins are often seen in the morning.

At low tide a bright white sandbank appears in the middle of the sea — perfect for a swim and photos. Then the crew anchors over a coral garden for snorkelling (masks and fins provided), before a long lunch of grilled fish, lobster, rice and tropical fruit on a small island beach.

The afternoon sail home is slow and quiet. Hotel pick-ups are included from Stone Town, Nungwi, Kendwa and the east coast.

Highlights

  • Traditional dhow sailing in Menai Bay
  • Swim on a white sandbank at low tide
  • Snorkelling over a coral garden, gear included
  • Seafood lunch with lobster on an island beach
  • Chance to see dolphins in the morning

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Dhow, sandbank and coral reefMenai Bay, Zanzibar

    Pick-up from your hotel and drive to Fumba. Board the dhow at 09:30 and sail into Menai Bay. Swim on the sandbank, snorkel over the reef, then enjoy a seafood lunch on an island beach. Sail back in the afternoon and return to your hotel by 17:00.

    Overnight: —Meals: L

B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner

Route map

Stone TownZanzibarSchematic map — not to scale.

Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Dhow trip with crew
  • Snorkelling masks and fins
  • Seafood lunch, fruit and drinking water
  • Menai Bay conservation fee

Not included

  • Tips
  • Soft drinks and alcohol
  • Underwater camera

Prices & seasons

Price per person in a shared dhow. Private dhow for two US$320. Children 3–11 pay 70%; under-3s free.

Children 3–11 pay 70% of the adult rate. Infants travel free.

Booking & cancellation

Book with a 30% deposit; the balance is due 45 days before travel. Cancel more than 60 days ahead for a refund minus bank fees. See the full terms for details. Booking terms

Questions about this trip

I can't swim well. Can I still come?

Yes. Life jackets are on board, the sandbank is shallow, and you can watch the reef from the boat.

Is there a vegetarian lunch?

Yes — tell us when you book and the crew will prepare vegetable curry, rice and fruit.

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