Safari Blue has been running great days out in Zanzibar since 1996. Safari Blue starts from Fumba village, south west of Stone Town.

Fumba is the most convenient location for exploring the wildlife, isolated sandbanks and rugged island scenery of the Menai Bay Conservation Area. More

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide our customers with a truly memorable experience using the best Zanzibar has to offer, while making a positive difference to Zanzibar and it’s people. More…

Comments From our Guests

“Safari Blue is not just a day out on a traditional sailing dhow with good food. Come prepared to get your feet wet, enjoy new experiences, make new friends and most importantly, have the most memorable day of your life. Karibu Safari Blue!”
Khamisi, your Safari Blue guide.

Khamisi.

Dolphins

We practice a policy of responsible dolphin watching and are lucky enough to see dolphins on 90% of our excursions.
Menai bay is home to two species of dolphins: Indo-Pacific Humpback and the Bottlenose. More...

Mangrove Lagoon

Explore the mangrove lagoon hidden inside Kwale island. A swim through the protected mangrove forest at high tide is an unforgettable experience.

Sand Bank

Menai bay has several naturally occurring sandbanks with safe swimming and from where you can enjoy great snorkelling. Relax under the shade and enjoy fresh coconuts and local snacks in paradise.

Baobab Tree

Climb our unique and ancient baobab tree and get a great view from the top! If you are lucky you can find massive coconut crabs living inside its hollow trunk.

Snorkelling

Follow our snorkelling guides on an underwater journey to view the corals and marine life of Menai Bay. Safari Blue has good quality equipment in a range of child to adult sizes.

Ngalawa Sailing

Join the Safari Blue crew on a thrilling ride in a hand built outrigger canoe or “ngalawa”.

Dhow Sailing

Enjoy the tranquility of cruising by sail in one of Safari Blue’s traditional hand built wooden dhows. A peaceful way to end your memorable day.

Island hopping

Take a walk from the sandbank to Kwale island at low tide. Walk through the natural coral arches found on Kwale Island or just relax in the sun or under the shade.

The Seafood Lunch

Taste the flavours of Zanzibar at our desert island restaurant on Kwale island. The legendary Safari Blue seafood barbecue includes fish, calamari and slipper lobster served hot from the grill. Then enjoy a tropical fruit tasting – a gastronomic delight! “Chakula Chema”!
Small groups of up to 10 pax can now reserve our “Dhow Diner” and enjoy a unique dining experience. New this season!

Safari Blue Dhows

Our traditional dhows are hand crafted from African mahogany. Safari Blue dhows are well maintained, comfortable and equipped with outboard engine, communication equipment, sunshade, boarding ladder, gas inflatable life jackets, waterproof bags and drinks cooler. We also have public liability and marine insurance.

 

Special groups/Private charter

Safari Blue can arrange your wedding ceremony or a party to celebrate any special occasion. Charter one or more of our dhows with crew and we will arrange the Safari Blue just for you.
We can accommodate groups of up to 125 pax and Safari Blue can be tailor made with a range of extras. Safari Blue has more than 10 years experience of handling corporate groups and their sometimes unusual requests! Some of the incentive groups we have worked with include Toyota, Land Rover, BMW, HP Presidents Club, Motorola, Siemens, Barclays Bank, Bayer.

Mission Statement

To provide a high quality product with minimum impact on the environment using the best Zanzibar has to offer - beautiful beaches, crystal clear sea, Swahili tradition, warm hospitality and good fresh food.

Safari Blue has more than 90 Zanzibari staff. About 70 staff are from Fumba village and many of them were previously subsistence fishermen.
Safari Blue is owned and personally managed by Eleanor Griplas, the only non-Zanzibari member of staff!

In addition to creating worthwhile employment and training, Safari Blue helps with the following projects:-

• Building a nursery school in Fumba
• Monthly contributions to the Village Progress Committee
• Safari Blue trips for school children many of whom have never swum in the sea
• Sponsorship of a student from Fumba studying for a BA degree at The University of Zanzibar
• Installation of electricity in parts of the village
• Road improvements in Fumba
• Construction of a mosque on Kwale island
• Donation of medicines for local clinic