1.Zanzibar: Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · 7 hours · from $90Our pick

A 7-hour Zanzibar sea day with dhow sailing, guided snorkeling, a white-sand sandbank, mangrove lagoon swim, and a Kwale Island seafood lunch.

“We had a lovely time on the Blue Safari trip in Zanzibar. The experience was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish, and we were lucky enough to spot dolphins along the way, which made the day even more special. Our guide, Osman, was friendly and knowledgeable, and our driver, Mohammed, made the journey comfortable and easy. Overall, a great experience that we’re happy to recommend.”

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2.Zanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 265 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $83

Zanzibar longboat day to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank. Giant tortoises, snorkeling, and a seafood barbecue lunch included.

“It was such a great tour with great guides! Milano is a very good guide and the young, german-speaking guide is such a sweetheart, explaining everything to the fullest! The boat ride back was such a blast, filled with singing and dancing. I would recommend booking this tour since you will not only see an exceptional sandbank at Nakupenda and big, old tortoises at Prison Island, but leave with a full heart!”

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3.Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 208 reviews · 7.5 - 9 hours · from $75

Prison Island tortoises, snorkeling, then Nakupenda Sandbank with seafood BBQ and hotel pickup in Zanzibar for a half-day island escape.

“The guide is a wonderful guy all time taking care of us. The transport and also the lunch is very top, Will do again the trip with them 😊.”

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4.Zanzibar: Nakupenda Sandbank and Prison Island Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 89 reviews · from $42Best value

Stone Town to Prison Island and Nakupenda sandbank for giant tortoises, snorkeling, and a seafood lunch, with extra entry fees.

“Fatal el guía vino 2 horas tarde con la excusa que no nos encontraba Tuvimos problemas con todo por que nos obligó a pagar propinas cuando no nos dio el cambio de unos dólares Horrible”

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5.Zanzibar: Nakupenda Sandbank & Prison Island Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 69 reviews · 7 hours · from $75

Zanzibar day trip to Nakupenda Sandbank and Prison Island with giant tortoises, snorkel time, and a seafood lunch, with hotel pickup.

“It was a brilliant day trip, our guides were very friendly and hospitable!”

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6.From Paje/Jambian: Safari Blue Snorkelling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 67 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $90

Full-day Safari Blue from Paje/Jambian with dhow sailing, sandbanks, snorkeling in Menai Bay, hidden lagoons, and a seafood lunch.

“Guide en français (comme demandé) la prochaine fois car incapable de nous dire 2 mots en français, il faut annoncé que le Blue Lagoon n'est visible que rarement selon les marées (donc pas vu!!!), avertir qu'il faut impérativement des chaussures pour marcher dans l'eau”

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7.Zanzibar: Prison Island Tour with Lunch on the Sandbank

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 66 reviews · from $99

Visit Prison Island for giant tortoises, snorkel off the island, then enjoy a seafood BBQ lunch on a Zanzibar sandbank.

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8.Private/Sharing: Snorkeling with Dolphins Sandbank in Mnemba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $120Top rated

Dolphins chance and Mnemba snorkeling from Kendwa on a traditional dhow, with sandbank swim, BBQ lunch, and sunset sail.

“This was 100% worth it! Never have I ever seen such beautiful beaches. What I liked about this was it was private, when you're on the water you'll see other boats crammed with people. The lunch was great, 10/10!”

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9.Fullday trip to Pungume and Uzi Island for Snorkeling and more

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 42 reviews · from $189

Hotel pickup and a boat day from Kizimkazi to Pungume reef, sandbank lunch, possible dolphins, and high-tide Uzi Island snorkeling.

“The tour started hour after schedule, the snorkeling spot was disaster which I can’t understand because Mnemba Island is recommended as the best one. Probably hundreds of boats go to the same reef where there is several fishes… Thw one positive aspect that we saw dolphins.”

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10.Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 40 reviews · 6 hours · from $58

Half-day boat from Stone Town to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank for tortoises, snorkeling, and a seafood lunch.

“L’activité était incroyable ! Notre guide était adorable et nous laissait le temps qu’il nous fallait pour visiter, apprécier le banc de sable et ses espèces de poissons (il y en a beaucoup surtout du côté où les bateaux s’amarrent), le repas servi était délicieux et bien cuisiné ! Merci encore”

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11.Full-Day Blue Lagoon and Sandbank Boat Tour from Zanzibar ( Safari blue)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · from $100

Full-day Safari Blue dhow trip from Zanzibar City, with Kwale Island baobabs, Blue Lagoon sandbank snorkeling, and seafood lunch.

“A nice trip , where we seen beautiful places . The sea food was very nice too. Our Gide was very nice & professional.”

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12.Full Day Private Safari Blue Sea Adventure in Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $130

Full-day Zanzibar Safari Blue from Fumba: Menai Bay snorkeling, mangroves, Kwale baobab, lunch and drinks, sandbank time.

“Recogida puntual para llevarnos a Fumba. Pone Safari privado, pero es compartido con más personas. Fuimos a bucear a Menai bay y nos prepararon fruta, agua y bebidas. Luego nos llevaron a comer, buena organización y buena comida. Por lRead more”

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13.Full Day Safari Blue Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 28 reviews · from $100

Full-day snorkel cruise from Stone Town on a traditional dhow to Menai Bay and Kwale, with gear, lunch, and dolphin spotting.

“Ismail was attentive fantastic and has a fast knowledge of Zanzibar and in general. His singing was world class and somebody should make sure he gets to the next idols. He made us feel welcome and comfortable. Ismail is well spoken with impeccable manners. He goes the extra mile.”

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14.Zanzibar: Private Sail to Pungume Sandbank with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $85

Private sail to Pungume Sandbank near Kizimkazi for dolphin spotting, snorkeling, and a seafood BBQ in Zanzibar’s clear waters.

“This was absolutely wonderful. Our guide, Abdul, was super welcoming, funny, informational, helpful, you name it. I was surprised at how long this tour was but in all the best ways. It was definitely worth the price and the time.”

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15.Nakupenda SandBank & Prison Island (Changuu Island)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $250

Snorkel near colorful corals, meet Changuu giant tortoises, and relax at Nakupenda Sandbank with seafood lunch from Stone Town.

“Nakupenda and prison island are a must if you visit Zanzibar. I was so lucky to have booked it with Fatma and Ali. We spent all day together and what I loved was the fact that both were super caring, agile hospitable, making sure that I was Read more”

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