Safari Blue

A full day excursion on a tra­ditional sailing dhows, Sa­fari Blue starts from Fumba, the perfect starting point to explore Menai Bay, an official Conser­vation Area. Home to beautiful uninhabited islands, the area is stunning, frequented by hump­back and bottlenose dolphins.

On arrival at Fumba, clients are given a briefing on Safari Blue and then you board your dhow and you’re off to explore the bay. Dolphins are sighted on approximately 90% of trips. Anchor is dropped at the Kwale sandbank, where sunshades are set up and guests have the chance to go snorkelling in the coral reefs, helped by the guides.

After snorkelling, you’ll be of­fered refreshments to whet your appetite before heading to Kwale Island, for lunch under the tam­arin d trees. Drinks are served throughou the day and lunch is a buffet of grilled fish, lobster, calamari, c hicken and rice, with a tasting of tropical fruits.

After lunch, you can sunbathe, snooze or visit the beautiful mangrove lagoon. Depending on the tide, you may be able to take a swim in the lagoon. For the ad­venturous, join the crew to sail in an “ngalawa”, a local outrig­ger canoe but be careful not to tip the boat! Then it’s back to Fumba for around 5:30pm.

Available

• Swim wear, towel and water resistant shoes for walking over coral.
• Water resistant bag for cameras and other valuables.
• Sunscreen and Hat