Safari Blue Trips in Zanzibar: The 15 Best, Compared

1.Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · 7 hours · from $90Our pick

Spend about seven hours sailing from Fumba to Kwale Sandbank, snorkeling among coral and fish, swimming in a tide-dependent mangrove lagoon, and eating seafood on Kwale Island. Guides such as Omar and Osman are known for lively, attentive hosting. Hotel pickup, equipment, fruit, soft drinks, and lunch are included.

“It was an amazing experience. Our guide Omar was the best. The lunch was rich. we had rice, fried potatoes, calamari, shrimp, octopus, lobster and others. Everything was perfect. we went snorkeling and we saw star fish. The water was amazing. Totally recommend.”

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2.From Paje/Jambian: Safari Blue Snorkelling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 67 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $90

From Paje or Jambiani, you’ll travel to Fumba for an 8.5-hour dhow trip through Menai Bay. Expect a sandbank, one main snorkeling stop, lagoons, mangroves, uninhabited islands, and a seafood barbecue. Bring water shoes, sun protection, and patience for possible delays.

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3.Full-Day Blue Lagoon and Sandbank Boat Tour from Zanzibar ( Safari blue)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · from $100

Spend about eight hours exploring Kwale Island, Niamembe Island, a tropical sandbank, and the Blue Lagoon from Zanzibar. You’ll travel by traditional dhow, snorkel with provided gear, eat seafood with fruit, soda, water, and local beer, and have a guide such as Amina, Abas, or Sunnia to help throughout the day.

“Great Safari Blue tour, started with sand bank stop with juicy fresh fruit, snorkelling stop, a wonderful and plentiful seafood lunch and time for a final dip in the lagoon. Abas stayed with me throughout and was a fantastic guide again, attRead more”

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4.Full Day Private Safari Blue Sea Adventure in Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $130Top rated

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Menai Bay from Fumba, with snorkeling, a sandbank stop, a mangrove lagoon, Kwale Island, a giant baobab, and a BBQ lunch. Your package includes boat transport, snorkeling gear, fruit, water, soft drinks, local Tanzanian beer, and vegetarian food. Clarify the private boat arrangement before booking.

“Recogida puntual para llevarnos a Fumba. Pone Safari privado, pero es compartido con más personas. Fuimos a bucear a Menai bay y nos prepararon fruta, agua y bebidas. Luego nos llevaron a comer, buena organización y buena comida. Por lRead more”

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5.Full Day Safari Blue Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 28 reviews · from $100

You’ll sail from Stone Town on a traditional dhow to Menai Bay, watching for dolphins before snorkeling near mangroves and sandbanks. Lunch, drinks, equipment, and Stone Town pickup are included. Ask if Ismail, Yussuf Ali, or Ashraf will be part of your team, as their warm service has earned special praise.

“My partner and I were very disappointed with this trip. The car that picked us up had no aircon and the driver didn’t speak any English which made us feel very unsafe. We travelled for 4+ hours in total and only met with an English speaking guidRead more”

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6.From Zanzibar: Safari Blue Snorkeling Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 24 reviews · 9 hours · from $99

Spend about nine hours around Menai Bay on a dhow from Fumba. You’ll swim from a white sandbank, snorkel over coral, eat a seafood barbecue, and visit lagoons and mangroves. Dolphins may appear, but timing, boat crowding, water clarity, and a possible cash fee can affect the day.

“Il tour è davvero bellissimo e la persona che ci ha fatto da guida davvero educata e carina oltre che molto premurosa. Abbiamo aspettato circa due ore prima di imbarcarci ed io ho protestato perché eravamo molto in ritardo ed avremmo perso la mattinata. Ho chiesto un refund ma poi non mi sono accanita per averlo ma mi è stato comunque fatto. Vista la qualità del tour complessivamente (cibo in abbondanza e buono) lo consiglio e riconosco al fornitore grande flessibilità ed onestà.”

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7.Blue Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $120

Spend about 10 hours exploring Menai Bay by boat, with hotel pickup, snorkeling at a sandbank, fresh pineapple and coconut, and a seafood lunch on Kwale Island. The tour is private to your group, includes soft drinks, and is offered in English, German, Spanish, and other languages. Confirm your guide’s language before booking.

“Everything was perfect from the service to the location. Just make sure you bring slippers, sunscreen and a smile and you're good to go!”

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8.Full Day Private Safari Blue Ocean Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $100

Set out from Fumba at 8:30 a.m. in a private dhow for a full day of swimming, snorkeling, sandbank time, and island exploring. You’ll use supplied snorkeling gear, eat a seafood buffet at Kwale Island, and visit a centuries-old fallen baobab. Guides such as Macra and Mansour are praised for patient instruction and local insight.

“Dude, the most awesome trip ever! The snorkeling was incredible, so many crazy colorful fish! The boat ride was so chill, great tunes and good vibes all around. Lunch on that sandbar was amazing, especially the grilled seafood. The crew was super cool and helpful, making tRead more”

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9.From Nungwi: Safari Blue Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 13 reviews · 9 hours · from $85

From Nungwi, Kendwa, or another Zanzibar hotel, you’ll transfer to Fumba for a dhow trip through Menai Bay. Expect sandbank swimming, coral-reef snorkeling, a seafood barbecue, Kwale Island, lagoons, and possible dolphins. Guides may speak English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish. The day is scenic but can feel rushed and crowded.

“Eigentlich war das Wetter zu schlecht, um zu starten. Gewitter und Regen. Dadurch wesentlich später gestartet. Wellengang dem entsprechend. Schnorchelstop enttäuschend. Aufenthalt auf der Sandbank, unspektakulär. Weiterfahrt zur Verkaufsinsel mit Mittagessen, welches soweit okay war. Im Vorfeld des Essen, Getränkeabfrage, Bier ja, welches sich nach dem ersten Schluck als kostenpflichtig darstellte, 4$. 5$ gegeben und kein Wechselgeld erhalten. Achtung Abzocke. Kann man machen, muss man aber nicht.”

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10.Full-day Safari Blue Trip in Zanzibar with Lunch buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $149

You’ll leave your Zanzibar hotel by air-conditioned vehicle, board a wooden dhow at Fumba, and spend about seven hours visiting a sandbank, coral reef, mangrove lagoon, and Kwale Island. The day includes fruit, water, soda, snorkeling stops, a seafood buffet, and a visit to an unusual old baobab tree. Dolphins may appear along the way.

“It did not work for me! The site said pick-up time 8AM. One day before tour sent message to the tour operator , for confirmation of booking and reply said : ok, pick-up time from your hotel is 8AM. Woke up early, fighting jet lag and 7:30AM got a message saying pick-uRead more”

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11.A Full Day Safari Blue Tour And Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $116

Join Zanzibar Crystal Tours & Safaris for an 8 to 9 hour sea adventure from Fumba. You’ll share a wooden dhow with a group, swim at a sandbar, snorkel in Menai Bay, eat a seafood barbecue on Kwale Island, see its old baobab tree, and finish at the Blue Lagoon. Guides including Issa and Seif are praised for friendly, helpful service.

“We had so much fun sunbathing, snorkelling and even the food was amazing. The highlight for us was definitely The Blue Lagoon. Paradise and once in a lifetime experience.”

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12.Safari Blue Zanzibar : Private Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 7 hours · from $150

Spend seven hours on a private Zanzibar dhow trip with guide support, hotel pickup, snorkeling, tropical fruit, a seafood or vegetarian lunch, Kwale Island, a sandbank, blue lagoon, and a 500-year-old baobab tree. Guides including Mohammed and Abbas have earned praise for their kindness and clear explanations.

“Very nice guide and helpful people on the boat all Fantastic!”

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13.Blue Safari Full Day Private Trip Zanzibar With Sea Food BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $129

Set out from Fumba on a private dhow trip through Menai Bay, with chances for dolphin watching, snorkeling, a seafood BBQ on Kwale Island, and a swim in a natural pool. Guides such as Michael and Jumo may assist with transfers and boat boarding. Pickup, drinks, water, transport, and fees are included.

“We have a great time at Blue safari I and my friends, we do snorkeling and after that we just go for the lunch which was very nice, Sea Food BBQ.”

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14.Safari Blue from Nungwi: Zanzibar’s Ultimate Ocean Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $80

From Nungwi, you’ll drive to Fumba and board a shared dhow for a full day on Menai Bay. Expect snorkeling, a sandbank stop, tropical fruit, a seafood barbecue on Kwale Island, a giant baobab, and a swim in a mangrove lagoon. The $80 price includes transfers, equipment, lunch, drinks, and the conservation fee.

“Great crew! First we went on a sandbank for a swim, had fruits (bananas, coconut, mangos, pineapple, watermelon, mandarinas, passionfruit...), then went on for snorkeling to see some colourful fish, after that we went to natural pool in mangrove forest in a small island for a swim. Finaly we sailed around that island to a beach where we had seafood bbq lunch. Octopus, tuna, shrimp and lobster with chips and coco rice. On the way back the crew turn off the engine and we sailed back”

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15.Private Full-day Safari Blue Trip with Lunch buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $181

Take a private dhow from Fumba to a sandbank, snorkeling area, mangrove lagoon, and Kwale Island. Your day includes hotel pickup, equipment, soft drinks, water, fruit, and a seafood buffet with vegetarian choices. The private format lets you set the pace, though water conditions and meal quality can vary.

“Le comportement et l’organisation de l’équipe après un passage pluvieux J’ai effectué une excursion identique l’année dernière mais pas avec vous (dont j’ai envoyé les photos ) et nous nous sommes aperçus de notre totale déception et nôtre colères.”

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