Martin Tour & SafarisTanzania · Zanzibar
Mangrove Kayak & Blue Lagoon

Zanzibar · Water

Mangrove Kayak & Blue Lagoon

Half day · 4 hours · from $70 per person

Overview

A quiet, low-impact morning: stable sit-on-top kayaks through the mangrove tunnels of the east coast, then a short boat hop to the Blue Lagoon for snorkelling in protected, glass-clear water.

Highlights

  • Guided mangrove kayak with a marine guide
  • Kingfishers, crabs and juvenile reef fish
  • Snorkelling in the sheltered Blue Lagoon
  • Stable kayaks suitable for beginners
  • Small groups of maximum 8

Itinerary

  1. 08:30

    Hotel pick-up and transfer to Michamvi.

  2. 09:15

    Kayak briefing and mangrove paddle.

  3. 10:45

    Boat transfer to the Blue Lagoon.

  4. 11:15

    Snorkelling and swimming.

  5. 12:30

    Hotel drop-off.

What's included

  • Transfers
  • Kayak, paddle and buoyancy aid
  • Boat to the lagoon
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Guide, water and fruit

What's excluded

  • Lunch
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance

Pick-up information

Departures depend on the tide; usually 08:00–09:00 pick-up from the east coast.

What to bring

  • · Swimwear
  • · Rash vest
  • · Reef shoes
  • · Dry bag

Frequently asked

Do I need kayaking experience?

No. The channels are calm and the guide gives a full technique briefing.

Is it possible at any tide?

The mangrove section needs a mid to high tide, so departure times move each day.

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