Tanzania · Snorkelling

1-Day Snorkelling Tour in Zanzibar with Menai Bay and Kwale Island

1 Day Round trip from Fumba Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience vibrant snorkelling in Menai Bay's stunning coral reefs
  • 02 Relax on beautiful sandbanks surrounded by turquoise waters
  • 03 Savor a buffet lunch with fresh seafood on Kwale Island
  • 04 Explore the tranquil lagoon and mangrove forest of Kwale Island
  • 05 Sail on a traditional ngalawa canoe and encounter diverse aquatic life

Spend a day on a snorkelling tour from Fumba, a village on Unguja in southwest Zanzibar at the end of the Fumba Peninsula. Explore the wildlife, isolated sandbanks, islands, and rugged scenery of the Menai Bay Conservation Area on a blue safari experience. Snorkel, swim, sail, and canoe through the waters of Menai Bay, then continue to Kwale Island to discover its lagoon, mangroves, and rich aquatic life.

Explore the pristine coral reefs with an experienced snorkelling guide and discover the tropical sea life.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Fumba Village, Menai Bay and Kwale Island Snorkelling

  • Start the tour from the village of Fumba in southwest Zanzibar.

  • See the dolphins, sandbanks, islands, and coral reefs of Menai Bay, a beautiful conservation area.

  • Stop at one of the beautiful sandbanks, where you can relax, swim, or snorkel.

  • Explore the pristine coral reefs with an experienced snorkelling guide and discover the tropical sea life.

  • Enjoy fresh coconut water and local snacks.

  • Go to Kwale Island and have a buffet lunch at a local restaurant, including fish, slipper lobster, calamari, rice, and sauces, all served hot from the grill.

  • Taste a large selection of delicious tropical fruits, along with ice-cold sodas, mineral water, and beer.

  • Explore the natural lagoon on Kwale Island, surrounded by a mangrove forest.

  • Swim in the lagoon and sail on a ngalawa, a local canoe with outriggers carved from a single mango tree.

End of the tour.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation

  • Meals and drinks

  • Tanzanian guide

  • Snorkelling equipment

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Fumba, Tanzania
Tour start
Fumba, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Fumba.

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