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Zanzibar North Coast sunset dhow cruise

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$49.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll sail along the northern tip of Zanzibar aboard a traditional wooden dhow
There's a chance to watch a spectacular sunset view over the Indian Ocean
You can enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks while relaxing on the water
The tour features a convenient hotel pick-up from the north or northeast coast

What to expect

You'll be picked up from your hotel in Zanzibar. Please choose your coast as per your hotel area during booking, and insert your hotel name at check-out.

North Coast: Kendwa and Nungwi
East/Northwest/Southwest Coasts: Chwaka, Uroa, Pongwe, Kiwengwa, Pwani Michangani, Matemwe, Mangapwani and Fumba

Experience the beauty of the Indian Ocean with this sunset dhow cruise. The tour begins with a convenient pick-up from your north coast or northeast coast hotel before heading to Kendwa, where a traditional wooden dhow awaits your arrival.

As you sail towards Nungwi, you'll enjoy panoramic views of the coastline while relaxing with a glass of local wine or an ice-cold beer. The experience includes a selection of complimentary snacks such as peanuts and cassava chips, along with soft drinks and water.

The highlight of this two-hour boat trip is undoubtedly the sunset over the horizon. This spectacle provides a perfect conclusion to your day and offers an opportunity to capture lasting memories of your time in Zanzibar.

What's included

Cruise
Snacks
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
Beer
Soft drinks
Wine

What's not included

Tips (optional)

Where

Meeting point:

You'll be picked up from your hotel in Zanzibar. Please choose your coast as per your hotel area during booking and insert your hotel name at check-out. North Coast: Kendwa and Nungwi // East/Northwest/Southwest Coasts: Chwaka, Uroa, Pongwe, Kiwengwa, Pwani Michangani, Matemwe, Mangapwani and Fumba.

What to remember

Know in advance:

The minimum drinking age is 18 years old
The tour with pick-up from the East/Northwest/Southwest Coasts requires a minimum of 4 guests to operate
Please confirm your pick-up place and time directly with the local operator at least 48 hours before departure. Contact details will be shared after booking
The exact pick-up time and duration of the tour may vary depending on the location of your hotel, weather and traffic conditions
Snacks and drinks included: local wine, local beer (2 beers per person), soft drinks, water, as well as dry snacks such as peanuts, cassava chips and churros
The trip is subject to favourable weather conditions

Remember to bring:

Light clothes and flip-flops

Provider

MIRA TOURS

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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