This full-day trip to the tiny island of Kwale offers a combination of white sandy beaches to relax on, beautiful bays to swim in, and freshly caught seafood to enjoy. You'll experience all this and more while sailing on a traditional wooden dhow boat.
The journey begins with convenient private transfers from your hotel. You'll cast off from Fumba at the south-west tip of Zanzibar and watch as the crew hoist the sails before heading to Menai Bay, a protected marine conservation area. Here, colourful coral reefs, shifting sandbanks and warm turquoise waters create the perfect environment for swimming and exploration.
Your guide will lead you on two snorkelling sessions, where you'll have the opportunity to spot the local pod of dolphins that frequently visit the bay. After working up an appetite with swimming, you'll head to the shores of Kwale Island for lunch, featuring freshly prepared seafood and tropical fruits.
Following your meal, there's time to explore the island and discover the mangrove forest that covers most of its landscape. Weather permitting, your return journey to Zanzibar will be with engines off and sails up, gliding smoothly across the water.
Entrance fees
Tips (optional)