Unguja Ukuu Boat Trip Zanzibar Day Tour

Our 1 Day Unguja Ukuu Boat Trip, Menai Bay Conservation Area, is a private, cultural, and eco-friendly excursion from the southern coast of Zanzibar, exploring the Menai Bay Conservation Area, mangrove forests, and traditional fishing life.

The tour features snorkeling, visits to sandbanks, and a local Zanzibari lunch, highlighting a more tranquil, authentic side of the island.

1 Day Unguja Ukuu Boat Trip, Menai Bay Conservation Area Details

Wildlife: High chances of dolphin sightings in the Menai Bay area
Food: Often includes a freshly prepared traditional lunch with seafood and tropical fruits
Duration: The tour departs at 0900 Hours or 1000 Hours and returns late afternoon
Cultural Experience: Provides a deep look into the daily life of local fishermen, seaweed farming, and traditional seafaring culture
Trip features: A motorized dhow ride to the islands of Mimi and Nianembe, including snorkeling, beach relaxation, and a seafood barbecue
Location: Departs from Unguja Ukuu village, located in the South-West of Zanzibar (Unguja) island, is a private, full-day excursion lasting approximately
8 hours. 
Activities: Focuses on eco-tourism, including sailing on traditional wooden dhows, exploring mangrove lagoons, swimming in the Menai Bay, visiting untouched sandbanks, and snorkeling.

1 Day Unguja Ukuu Boat Trip, Menai Bay Conservation Area Itinerary

0900 Hours – Departure: Meet at Unguja Ukuu village beach and board a traditional wooden dhow
0945 Hours – Mangrove & Sandbar Exploration: Sail to uninhabited islands, often stopping at sandbanks for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing
1100 Hours – Snorkeling & Coral Reefs: Guided snorkeling in the Menai Bay Marine Park to view corals and marine life.
1300 Hours – Seafood Lunch: A barbecue lunch featuring freshly caught fish, calamari, lobster, and tropical fruit served on a white sandbar
1430 Hours – Lagoon/Island Visit: A short trip to a neighboring island or a visit to mangrove caves, depending on the tide
1530 Hours – Sailing Return: A relaxing sail back to Unguja Ukuu village, capitalizing on wind for a traditional dhow experience
1600 Hours – Return: Arrive back at the starting point

1 Day Unguja Ukuu Boat Trip, Menai Bay Conservation Area Highlights

✓Activities: Sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, and exploring small, secluded islands
✓ Off-the-beaten-path: Unlike Safari Blue, this trip explores the lesser-visited Southern coast
✓ Dolphin Spotting: While not guaranteed, there is a chance to see dolphins in the Menai Bay area
✓ Eco-Friendly Focus: The tours often include visits to mangrove forests and local, traditional boat operations

Unguja Ukuu Boat Trip Zanzibar Day Tour is a very special day boat trip to Unguja Ukuu village, far off the tourist track in Zanzibar. This is a great expedition for snorkeling, swimming, and seafood enthusiasts.

Unguja Ukuu was the first capital city of the island of Zanzibar, and Unguja Ukuu Village is 17 miles by road from Zanzibar town. Unguja Ukuu is notable as the site of what is believed to be the earliest settlement on Zanzibar, dating back at least to the 8th century, although little remains from this era today.

Unguja Ukuu is an authentic village where tourism has had almost no impact. The area is surrounded by a mangrove forest. As one of Zanzibar’s most fertile places, its profusion of forest makes it feel like a place where spirits and magic reside. For now, the village offers only one hotel.

Our boat trip starts in Unguja Ukuu village aboard a traditional motorized dhow. We head to the small uninhabited islands, Miwi and Nianembe, or Kwale, in the protected Menai Bay, where you get to see the unique flora and fauna of Zanzibar’s tropical islands.

You stand some chance of spotting dolphins here, but not guaranteed as easy to spot as the ones in Kizimkazi village. If you get to see them here, you will likely be the only guests there. There are unspoiled beaches with glowing white sands, perfect for relaxation, and the sea around the islands is very good for snorkeling.

After snorkeling, the boat will take you to one of the small islands where your barbecued lobster and seafood buffet will be ready for you to tuck into. During low tide, you can walk around the Island with our village guide to show you a mystical cave behind the Island. On the way back to Unguja Ukuu, you can enjoy the sunset and the wonderful atmosphere around you.

The Unguja Ukuu boat trip is a private trip.

Unguja Ukuu Boat Trip Zanzibar Day Tour Rates Include:

✓ Lunch
✓ Motorboat/ Sailboat
✓ Snorkeling equipment
Mineral drinking water
✓ Professional English-speaking guides
✓ Pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar Stone Town and drop-off at your hotel

Notes:

* Departures from other areas outside Zanzibar Stone Town can be arranged. Kindly inquire
* Guides available speak English, French, Italian, and Spanish. Must be pre-booked at the time of booking

Unguja Ukuu Boat Trip Rates Do Not Include:

* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers Insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of 1 person required
* Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)

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