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Zanzibar : 1 Day Blue Safari, Blue horizon experience

About this experience

An unforgettable day aboard a traditional Arab dhow. A beautiful experience out in the waters get to do a range of activities and sail to the blue lagoon and learn why it got its name.

After this spectacular visit and after lunch, and if the tide allows us, we sail by dhow to the blue lagoon. You will see why they call it “blue lagoon”. Often the captain returns to shore by sailing in certain weather conditions.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr

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Private boat - with transfer
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Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr
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Guide languagesGerman (live guide), English (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

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Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Hotel drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Boat transportation
  • Hotel pickup
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Experienced driver
  • Instructor

Not included

  • Tip(optional)
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary and highlights

Sailing across cobalt blue waters and stopping on a sandbank to have a rest, you will be served tropical fruits and you can go snorkelling around the sandbank. After an hour or so, we sail to the Island of Kwale.
This is a beautiful romantic small island. Here, we serve a seafood lunch and later, we walk to a big Baobab tree that is hundreds of years old.

Meeting and pickup information

  • You can recognize our transportation cars by the logos and company name on them.

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Beach & Safari

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
You can recognize our transportation cars by the logos and company name on them.
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), English (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 0–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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