This is absolutely different experience that someone
must experience in Zanzibar. Thinks of Africa boat Safaris, it is
something one might not resist to take, it comes to you & why not to
go?? All that Ngazi Tours & Safaris has truly gone extra miles away
to organize adventures that will make your holiday to Zanzibar the most
memorable.
The original and the best Safari Blue is a full day excursion using
locally made traditional sailing dhows of between 8 – 10 meters in
length. We currently operate 6 passenger-carrying dhows that are
finished to the very highest standard and fitted with outboard engines,
marine VHF radios, gas inflatable life jackets, sunshade, boarding
ladder, waterproof bags and kit with DAN oxygen unit. We also have
public liability and marine insurance.
The excursion starts at the fishing village of Fumba, 30 minutes
drive from Stone Town. Fumba is situated in the southwest corner of the
island and ideal starting point to explore Menai Bay, designated a
Conservation Area. The bay has a number of beautiful uninhabited islands
and sandbanks and is frequented by humpback and bottlenose dolphin
On arrival at Fumba clients are given a briefing on the day and a
life jacket demo. We then board the dhowns and set off to explore the
bay and find the dolphins. We are lucky enough to see dolphins on at
least 85% of our trip.
Later in the morning we stop on a sandbank where we set up sunshades and
fit the clients with snorkeling equipment. We have a large range of
sizes and good quality equipment. Guides Who can safely lead the
snorkeling session and show points of interest, accompany the client.
For beginners or those who are not confident swimmers, we have
inflatable snorkeling vests and our guides can give tuition
After snorkeling we offer fresh green coconut before we move to another
sandbank for lunch. During the morning our catering boat has gone on
ahead to prepare lunch which is served on teak picnic tables set up
beneath smart canvas sunshades
Lunch is a traditional Zanzibar meal and includes a selection of grilled
fish, slipper lobster, squid, rice, tarmarind and coriander sauces and
barbecued chicken.
A gastronomic fruit tasting follows with a selection
of between 10 to15 different tropical fruits. Cold drinks are available
throughout the day and includes mineral water, sodas and beer Coffee and
Amarula liqueur are also served after lunch
When the tide allows we visit a beautiful mangrove lagoon where it is
possible to swim through the mangrove forest. We return to Fumba so
please wear your swimming things under your clothes. We also advise
clients to bring waterproof shoes for boarding the dhows and to bring
towels, sunscreen and a spare T-shirt for snorkeling.
