Tanzania · Cruise & Sailing

7-Hour Zanzibar Dhow Cruise to Sandbank and Kwale Island

7 Hours Round trip from Zanzibar Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Snorkel around Sandbank Island's conserved coral reefs
02 Cruise by dhow along Zanzibar's southern coastline from Fumba Village
03 Swim, sunbathe, and relax in the Indian Ocean at a sandbank island
04 Enjoy seasonal Zanzibar fruits and a seafood barbecue buffet on Kwale Island

Embark on a 7-hour dhow boat adventure along the southern coastline of Zanzibar from Fumba Village. Cruise into the Indian Ocean toward the exotic Menai Bay, where you can snorkel, swim, sunbathe, and relax on a sandbank island. The tour also includes seasonal fruits of Zanzibar and a seafood barbecue buffet lunch on Kwale Island, making it a delightful full-day coastal experience.

After reaching Sandbank Island, go snorkeling and see several conserved coral reefs in the area.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Zanzibar

Languages English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fumba Village Dhow Cruise to Sandbank and Kwale Island

Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location on Zanzibar Island.
Take a dhow boat ride along the southern coastline of Zanzibar from Fumba Village to Kwale Island.
After reaching Sandbank Island, go snorkeling and see several conserved coral reefs in the area.
Enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and tasting some delicious seasonal fruits of Zanzibar.
Have a seafood barbecue buffet lunch, and enjoy seafood dishes, drinks, and coffee on Kwale Island.
End the tour by returning to your hotel or accommodation.