Safari Blue Tour

Overview

Spend the day exploring the Menai Bay area by boat, with time for snorkeling, swimming and stopping at a sandbank or island along the way.
This tour is a good choice for visitors who want a full day on the water rather than a short snorkeling trip. The experience combines sailing, swimming and time away from the main beaches of Zanzibar.

Menai Bay lies on the southwest side of Zanzibar and is known for its islands, sandbanks, reefs and mangrove areas.

The tour usually starts from the Fumba side of the island before heading out into the bay by boat. From there, the day is spent moving between different areas of Menai Bay, with opportunities for snorkeling, swimming and stopping away from the mainland.

One of the main reasons visitors choose this tour is the variety. Instead of staying in one snorkeling location, the trip combines several parts of the bay into a full-day outing.

The exact route can depend on sea and tidal conditions, especially when visiting sandbanks. Some stops may therefore vary from one day to another.

The original Safari Blue experience in Menai Bay includes dhow sailing, snorkeling, sandbank visits and Kwale Island, which confirms these as established parts of this type of Menai Bay excursion.

For visitors who mainly want snorkeling and less time travelling between stops, the Mnemba Snorkeling Tour would be a more focused alternative.

Additional Information

This is a full-day sea excursion, so bring swimwear, sun protection and clothing suitable for spending several hours on a boat and around the water.
A towel and a change of clothes can also be useful after swimming or snorkeling.
The exact route and sandbank stops can depend on tides and sea conditions.
Snorkeling takes place during the trip, so visitors who plan to join the water activities should be comfortable entering the sea.
Hotel pickup and return can be arranged from different parts of Zanzibar. Transport is separate from the tour fee.

Alice M November 4, 2025

Amazing Stone Town Tour!

Mady gave us the best and most educational tour of Stone Town! It was a walking tour that went way beyond our expectations. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about the history and culture of Zanzibar, Stone Town, and Tanzania — basically the entire African continent as a whole. You can tell he truly loves what he does and takes pride in sharing his country’s rich heritage. We learned so much more than we ever would have on our own. Having someone who knows the backstreets and local spots made all the difference. We visited the spice market and the night food market, learned about local foods and customs, and shopped at a community center that supports local women and artisans. We had an amazing time and highly recommend Mady to anyone looking for an authentic, fun, and enriching experience in Zanzibar!

gracesmy November 14, 2025

Absolutely the best guide in Tanzania, nevertheless Stone Town

Mady was BEYOND fabulous in every sense of the word- we arrived on a delayed flight and with only a half hour’s notice he had us on a private Dhow sunset cruise (with a PLATTER of fresh fruits and fresh coconuts (water and then meat). Met up with us again the next morning for an AMAZINGLY informative walking tour of Stone Town, completely directing the tour based on our interests. Showed us the best spice vendor in town, the only textile vendor who still uses a loom, the best local restaurant, provided many suggestions for activities, food, and entertainment, and of course showed us the churches, mosques, slave Museum, and a devout and thorough history of Stone Town from its origins with Natives, colonizations and all the way up to today. After our walking tour he even set us up with a great snorkeling and beach trip to finish out our day, securing all our gear for fair prices. Mady’s understanding and communication of the English language is second only to his patience and answering all 10,000 questions we had for him. It was truly a wonderful experience getting to know Stone Town through Mady and I will recommend him to everyone I meet.

Tripp W November 2, 2025

Best tour guide in Zanzibar

Mady is a phenomenal tour guide who is extremely knowledgeable and doesn’t rush you through the city. He takes his time and answers all questions you may have about anything in Stone Town. He gives you the accurate prices from the vendors before you visit them. You’re missing out if you don’t book a tour with Mady. Avoid the guys who don’t give the true facts and book with him.

Maria G November 11, 2025

Informative, fun tour!

Amazing tour! Thanks Mady! We did almost three hours through stone town. We got an overview of the history, the culture, etc. We saw all of the sights and explored the small streets.

Questions & Answers

Snorkeling is normally one of the main activities on this type of Menai Bay excursion, but the snorkeling equipment inclusion should be confirmed for Mady’s specific arrangement before publishing.

This needs to be confirmed with Mady. Many Menai Bay day trips include lunch, but we should not state it as included until we know his exact arrangement.

The trip takes place in the Menai Bay area on the southwest side of Zanzibar.

Safari Blue Tour

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