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Zanzibar snorkeling + sandbank picnic Pungume Island
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Kizimkazi Mkunguni
Discover Zanzibar’s hidden gems with a snorkeling adventure and sandbank picnic at Pungume Island. Swim with dolphins, savor a seafood BBQ, and explore vibrant marine life.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pungume Island - The most renowned marine conservation area in Zanzibar, Pungume Island Marine Park is home to starfish, moray eels, lionfish, stingrays, and more, all in crystal-clear waters with excellent visibility.
- Pungume Island SandBank - Upon arriving at Pungume Sandbank, you can fully immerse yourself in the surroundings by swimming and snorkeling around this stunning sandbank! Meanwhile, your skipper will prepare a fresh seafood BBQ featuring grilled lobster, prawns, octopus, and calamari, served with chapati, Swahili salad, rice, and a delicious coconut sauce for you to enjoy during lunch.
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Uzi Island - Mangroves are unique coastal ecosystems characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that thrive in intertidal zones. They play a crucial role in coastal protection, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration.
Ecological Diversity
Biodiversity Hotspots Mangrove swamps are rich in biodiversity, providing habitat for various species, including fish, crustaceans, birds, and reptiles. The intricate root systems create a nursery environment for juvenile fish and other marine life.
Flora and FaunaCommon mangrove species include the red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), and white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa). The swamps support a variety of wildlife, including herons, kingfishers, crabs, and even endangered species like the mangrove monitor.
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off
- All boat services
- Tropical Fruits
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- All fees and/or taxes
- Sandbank BBQ lunch
- Softdrinks
Additional Information
The tour begins in Kizimkazi, a very traditional fishing village in the very south of Zanzibar. From there you will embark on a 45-minute boat ride out to the beautiful Pungume Sandbank. If you are fortunate enough to come across the dolphins on your journey, you can swim with them before continuing to Pungume Island.
When you reach Pungume Sandbank, you can fully take advantage of the surroundings by swimming and snorkeling all around this gorgeous sandbank! Furthermore, while you are having fun, your skipper will make a fresh seafood BBQ with grilled lobster, prawns, octopus, and calamari that will be served with chapati, Swahili salad, rice, and a delectable coconut sauce enjoy your lunch
Location
Hassan Zanzibartour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Vivian
Aug 6, 2024
Absolutely recommend! - This was the best tour we had on our holiday!
The snorkeling in Pungume was in our opinion much more beautiful and extensive than in Mnemba.
Afterwards we continued to the sandbar, where Mohammed prepared a delicious meal and we could sunbathe while doing so.
The atmosphere was very pleasant, the tour guides were extremely friendly and helpful.
It was by far the most beautiful tour on our holiday, we can recommend to anyone!
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Andreasbn4580wu
May 23, 2024
Unusual - Everything was fantastic. Mohammed does the best tours ever. I can only recommend it. He brings you closer to the culture of the country.
And I have met few people in my life who are as extraordinary as Mohammed. To everyone reading this, you can book tours with him with a clear conscience, he will inspire you with his style just as he did with my wife and me. He did the same with my brother-in-law and his girlfriend 2 years ago. All I can say is 100%
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Saidj156
Feb 15, 2024
Dolphins and snorkling - We hard wonderfull moment on the boat for looking dolphins and and snorkling at the conserved area in pungume island 🏝 and we saw differents fishes 🐠 such as zebra fish,parrot fish, Angle fish , butter fly fish and many others and the sandbank was wonderful so quiet and no so many people then on the way come back we passed mongroves forest and our guide was speaking and telling us each and every in the tour.
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Majalof
Feb 13, 2024
Hakuna matata dolphin tour and snorkling via sandbank. - Our expert guides will take you on a thrilling boat ride to the best dolphin spotting locations, where you can witness these intelligent marine mammals playfully swimming alongside the boat.
After your dolphin encounter, we'll whisk you away to the stunning Pungume Island for a snorkeling excursion like no other. Dive into the crystal-clear waters surrounding the island and discover a vibrant underwater world teeming with colorful fish, coral reefs, and other marine life. Whether you're an experienced snorkeler or a first-timer, our guides will ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience.
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