The original and the best, ‘Safari Blue’ is a full day excursion using locally-made traditional sailing dhows. Our dhows are finished to the very highest standards and fitted with outboard engines, marine VHF radios, gas inflatable life jackets, sunshades, boarding ladder, waterproof bags and first aid kit. We also have public liability and marine insurance.

Safari Blue usually starts from the fishing village of Fumba 30 minutes drive from Stone Town. Fumba is situated in the South-west corner of the Island and is an ideal starting point to explore Menai Bay, officially designated a conservation area since 1998. The bay has a number of beautiful uninhabited Islands and sandbanks and is frequented by humpback and bottle-nose dolphins.

On arrival at Fumba, you will be given a briefing on Safari Blue and a life jacket demo. We then board the dhows and set off to explore the bay and find dolphins. We are lucky enough to see dolphins on at least 90% of our trips.

Later in the morning we stop on a beautiful sandbank where we set up sun shades and kit you out with snorkeling equipment. You will be accompanied by guides who can safely lead the snorkeling session and point out areas of interest. For beginners or those who are not confident swimmers we have inflatable snorkeling vests and our guides can give tuition.

After snorkeling we offer a buffet lunch which includes various grilled fish, slipper lobster, squid, chicken, rice which are all served hot from the grill. A gastronomic fruit tasting follows with a selection of 10 to 15 different tropical fruits. Cold drinks are available throughout the day.