Overview
The south-east coast's greatest hits in one day: photos and lunch at The Rock — the restaurant on a tidal islet — swimming in the Pingwe lagoon, and the wild, cliff-framed Mtende beach that most visitors never find.
Highlights
- Lunch at The Rock restaurant (table reserved)
- Pingwe lagoon swimming at high tide
- Mtende — Zanzibar's secret cliff beach
- Scenic coastal drive through fishing villages
- Flexible timing around the tides
Itinerary
09:30
Hotel pick-up and coastal drive south.
10:30
Mtende beach walk and swim.
12:30
Lunch at The Rock (main course and drink included).
14:30
Pingwe lagoon swim and beach time.
16:30
Hotel drop-off.
What's included
- Private transfers
- Reserved table and set lunch at The Rock
- Guide
- Water
What's excluded
- Extra dishes and drinks at The Rock
- Tips
Pick-up information
Pick-up from all hotel areas; tide table sets the exact order of stops.
What to bring
- · Swimwear
- · Sun cream
- · Camera
- · Cash for extras
Frequently asked
Is The Rock always reachable on foot?
At low tide you walk out; at high tide a small boat ferries you across — both are part of the fun.
