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Safari Blue
The trip is a full day trip on locally constructed sailing dhows ,fitted with outboard motors, marine VHF radios, life jackets and other security requirements. Clients are transferred to Fumba village, approximately 11 miles from town to board the dhow. The trip explores mainly Menai bay inhabited by humpback and bottlenose dolphins, which is a conservation area. The dhow anchors in a safe and shallow area to allow for snorkelling. High quality snorkelling material is provided, and a large range of sizes is available. Lunch is served on a sand bank or on one of the many uninhabited island in the region. A traditional dish of barbecued fish, rice, lentils and fish curry is serves. Chilled fruit juice, mineral water, and bottled soft drinks are available throughout the tour. After lunch, clients can sail on an outrigger canoe carved out of a single mango tree, snorkel and swim or just relax. Return to Fumba is by sail, wind permitting, and clients arrive back at their hotel at about 5.30 pm. full day.
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Chumbe Island.

 It is rare example of a pristine coral-rag island and boast a spectacular coral reefs along its western shore, CHUMBE is a nice nature reserve located 7 km off the coast of Zanzibar and is the first Marine park in Tanzania where a rare and unspoiled coral-rag forest is protected. This uninhabited island is a home of unusual coconut crabs and breeding sanctuary of the extremely rare Aders Duickers antelope. Its one among the best site for diving, snorkeling and beach relaxing as well as the most spectacular coral gardens are found here. Take a short hike to the historic monument and forest trails before experiencing the innovative eco architecture of the visitors bungalows and education centre. CHUMBE, proud of its British Air ways tourism awards. Book now!


Diving

Unguja and Pemba are endowed with some of the best and most varied dive sites in the world, with diving courses catering for the novice up to dive master standards. Steep wall dives, drift dives and world-class coral formation make this area A PRIME LOCATION  for experienced deep water divers. Diving from a boat in the clear, blue ocean off zanzibar is one of the most exhilarating experiences to be had on a holiday in this part of East Africa. The visibility is usually very good, the water warm and marine life diverse and Innumerable. swaying weeds and soft corals all seethe with minute organisms that are food for the large species. Shoals of fish weave and dart around in kaleidoscopic ballets and playful octopus, cuttle fish, Sea-Urchins and Sea Cucumbers can be seen at every point. Courses are  run at the various levels and one is able to train up to PADI standards of sports Diver and master Diver. For professional divers. there marvelous opportunities for deep water diving and under water photography. Scuba schools and dive centre are equipped with lamps and other specialized equipments  to out fit such activities. Book now!


Menai Bay Discovery

This very special boat trip starts directly from the hotel; we are heading to the small islands, Miwi and Nianembe or Kwale in the protected Menai Bay. From the sailing boat often you can see dolphins. On the islands you will find a exposed sandbar, providing a pristine beach, perfect for relaxation. The sea around the islands is very good for snorkeling. When the tide is low it's possible to walk around the island, exploring the rock pools where juvenile fish and a myriad of crabs, shellfishes, starfishes, oysters and other invertebrates exist in the ever-changing environment of the intertidal. We’ll arrange a barbecue with fresh caught fish, local dishes and tropical fruits. Do not miss this very special trip! Book now!


Local Game Fishing

Forget fishing in a modern fishing vessel with the latest in reels and rods and a fighting chair as well! We offer you the unique opportunity to sail out to sea with a Zanzibari fisherman and show you what 'fishing for a living' is really all about. Setting sail from one of East Africa's oldest wafts, the horizon is dotted with ngalawas, local fisher boats with outriggers, heading out to sea with full mast.. We will equip you with simple fishing gear, with what locals are even catching kingfish, yellow fin tuna, barracuda and grouper. A real adventure!  Book now!

 

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