Sandbank Picnic (lunch included)

Sandbank Picnic (lunch included)

Experience a dhow cruise to a stunning white sandbank for snorkeling and relaxation, savor a lunch buffet of Swahili cuisine and Italian cheese, and enjoy drinks and tropical fruits on board.

Activity Details

  • Duration: Full day
  • Starts at: Around 9:00 AM
  • Location: Zanzibar
  • Availability: On request
  • Price from: $125 USD

Activity Description

The full-day tour usually departs from Stone Town for a dhow cruise to the crystal white sandbank. Drinks will be available on board with ginger, coffee, spiced tea, juices, homemade bread, and tropical fruits.

Enjoy this isolated island, covered twice a day by high tide, an astonishing white sandbank surrounded by crystalline water. It is the ideal trip to relax and practice snorkeling to discover treasures of the Indian Ocean. On the sandbank, we offer a variety of local fruits, beverages, and snacks, and later we will serve a lunch buffet of Swahili cuisine, Italian cheese, and soft drinks.

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