Zanzibar: Amazing white sandbank & snorkeling with BBQ Lunch
Description
Stone Town Discover the beauty of Zanzibar’s coastline on a scenic boat cruise departing from Stone Town around 10.00 am. Depending on the tides, the trip starts from either Cape Town Fish Market or Africa House, ensuring the best sailing conditions. As you cruise along the shoreline, admire Stone Town’s UNESCO-listed architecture from the sea, feel the ocean breeze, and enjoy a peaceful escape on the water. Bawe island Snorkeling The first stop will be in the Bawe island area where you will enjoy snorkeling Sandbank experience Then, experience the Nyange sandbank and savor a BBQ, fresh fruit salad and soft drink for lunch. Take nice pictures which will be memories for a lifetime! Back to the historical Town of Zanzibar After the trip, you will cruise with the boat back to Stone town meeting point around 02.00 pm You can choose from three convenient options: meeting directly at the departure point, transfer from Stone Town hotels only, or transfer from anywhere in Zanzibar Island
Tour Options
Itinerary
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Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling, Marine life viewing, Scenic views on the way
Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Lunch, Free time, Sightseeing, Swimming, BBQ, Marine life viewing, Scenic views on the way
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Meet at the Africa House departure point for a scenic coastal cruise along Stone Town’s waterfront. Kindly be at the meeting point 5 minutes in advance, you will meet your guide for starting the tour with the boat cruise.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
- People prone to seasickness
- People with high blood pressure
- People over 95 years
Reviews(9)
Amazing experience from start to finish! It was such a special day, and Danny was the absolute best guide, friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. The sandbank was breathtaking, with crystal-clear water that felt peaceful and exclusive, without being overcrowded with tourists. We also went snorkeling at a private beach, which made the experience even more memorable. In total, we spent around five hours, including the snorkeling, and every minute was worth it. The food was absolutely delicious too! A huge thank you to Danny and the entire team for such a fantastic experience. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Zanzibar, it’s perfect for all ages and well worth the cost.
It was a great excursion with a well-organized team! From pickup to return transport to the hotel, everything was flawless. The price-performance ratio was excellent!!! Thanks also to the "team leader" from the Netherlands, who was also very friendly!
Dear Valued Guest, It is wonderful to read your feedback about how smoothly everything ran from start to finish. Knowing that the tour provided great value and met your expectations is fantastic. We will be sure to pass along your compliments to our team leader from the Netherlands, who will love hearing your kind words. Thank you for choosing us, and safe travels on your upcoming journeys! Kind regards The Team at Beach & Safari Holidays
We had a nice day! Beautiful spot and good food
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for the great review! We are absolutely delighted that you had such a nice day with us. It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and that the food hit the spot. We always aim to create a memorable experience, and knowing you had a good time means the world to our team. We would love to welcome you back for another fantastic outing whenever you are ready for your next adventure! 🙂 Best regards The Team at Beach & Safari Holidays
Amazing experience! Danny the guide was awesome, the boat,the setup and the lunch was excellent!
Dear Valued Guest, We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience with us. It is fantastic to know that the boat, the overall setup, and the delicious lunch all hit the mark perfectly for you. Danny is a wonderful asset to our team, and we will gladly pass along your compliments to him for doing such an awesome job hosting your day. We love creating these seamless and memorable days out on the water, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another great trip soon. Kind regards, The Team at Beach & Safari Holidays
Today we went to the Nyanga Sandbank what an experience, Danny had everything super well arranged the staff was friendly and helpful despite the rain during the bbq we ate delicious food and then the dessert “the sun” that came through so we could all swim and enjoy the Sandbank that is slowly swallowed by the beautiful sea 🤗
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Nyanga Sandbank! We’re thrilled that Danny had everything perfectly arranged and that our staff made you feel welcome and well cared for. It’s great to know you enjoyed a delicious meal, and how magical it must have been when the sunshine appeared for your swim. Moments like these, with the sandbank and sea, truly make the experience unforgettable! We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable adventures. Warm Regards The Team at Beach & Safari Holidays
We had a great day. We were picked up from the hotel on time and taken to the boat. The crew is super nice and we had as much time as we wanted to snorkel. Afterwards we went to the BBQ on a beautiful sandbar. The food was great and afterwards we were allowed to explore the sandbar and take photos. The return journey was also without problems. Big thanks to the friendly crew and to Mister Dani who took us through the traffic chaos in Stone Town with private driver to our transfer bus ;)
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re happy you had a fantastic day, from the smooth pickup and snorkeling to the BBQ on the beautiful sandbank. It’s great that you enjoyed the food and had time to explore and take photos. Our crew and Mr. Dani will appreciate your kind words. We hope to welcome you again for another memorable experience! Warm Regards The Team at Beach & Safari Holidays
Super cool day / trip!! A warm welcome. Short mooring on sandbank after which we sail to coral place for snorkeling!! Amazing!! Plenty of time for snorkeling. Then on to Sandbank where a delicious BBQ was waiting!! Host and hostess super friendly and relaxed!! Very nice day...highly recommended!!! Hakuma Matata!!
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your enthusiastic review! We’re pleased that you had a super fun day, enjoyed the warm welcome, and had plenty of time snorkeling at the coral reef. It’s wonderful that the sandbank BBQ, friendly hosts, and relaxed atmosphere made your day so memorable. We hope to welcome you again for another exceptional experience in the future! Warm Regards The Team at Beach & Safari Holidays
Nice experience. Very friendly people. First snorkeling at a coral spot (equipment included) and later nice BBQ on a beach bench. More than enough meat and fish, very tasty. Recommended!
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re happy you enjoyed snorkeling at the coral reef and loved the delicious BBQ on the beach, with plenty of tasty meat and fish. It’s wonderful to hear that our team made your day even more special. Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable experience in the future! Warm Regards The Team at Beach & Safari Holidays
This was a fantastic experience for us, we loved snorkeling and you have plenty of time to explore the coral reef! After snorkeling, you then get to eat lunch at the sandbank, the food was incredible (I am usually very fussy, but it was delicious!). The sea at the sandback is warm, and you get plenty of time to enjoy it before heading back. Our only advice would to be bring hats & suncream!! You have little protection from the sun and you are out for the majority of the day! This would be one of the first things we rebooked if we returned. Absolutely brilliant all round.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re happy you loved snorkeling and exploring the coral reef, and that you enjoyed lunch on the sandbank. It sounds like you made the most of the warm sea and had a relaxing day! We appreciate your helpful feedback and will take it into consideration. It’s great advice for future guests to make their day even more enjoyable. It’s fantastic to hear that this would be one of the first activities you would book again if you returned. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another extraordinary experience in the future! Warm Regards The Team at Beach & Safari Holidays
Fantastic experience, we enjoyed the full day and had a lot of fun. The barbecue lunch was excellent. Worth to book this. We book including a transfer from our hotel.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the full day, had fun, and loved the barbecue lunch. It’s wonderful to know that the transfer from your hotel added to a smooth and memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you again for another memorable experience in Zanzibar! Warm Regards The Team at Beach & Safari Holidays
