About this experience
A Climb aboard a traditionally crafted dhow and sail away to one of the purest white coral sandbanks around the island of Pemba Island. Once there, you will have a chance to swim and snorkel in warm, crystal clear waters. This wonderful excursion is suitable for anyone, from those who wish to completely relax and those who want adventure and excitement.
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Cooler box of fruits, box lunch and refreshments
- All Entrances Fees
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel in private car
- Snorkeling gears
- Transport waiting charge
- All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
- Experienced Professional Tour guide
- Boat charter
Not included
- Medical Insurance if needed
- Gratuities for tour guide
- International & Domestic Flights
- Visa
- Airport/Departure Tax
- Expenses of a personal Nature
Itinerary and highlights
At low tide, a sandbank protrudes to offer a walk on the purest white coral sand. The perfect beach to relax on surrounded by azure blue waters. The excursion relies heavily on the tides, currents, and weather conditions and is not always possible. A cooler box of fruits, box lunch and refreshments is brought along. This is a 15-minute boat ride from the Vumawimbi beach on the most northern point of Pemba Island.
Vumawimbi beach is one of the most stunning stretches of white sand beach on the Zanzibar archipelago, and it's entirely free of hotels and tourism development. It’s a pretty isolated spot, so bring some company and finish off your day with a secret picnic and enjoy some idyllic views that are pretty close to heaven. For now it remains a gloriously local beach, with most traffic children or oxcarts.
Meeting and pickup information
- for those clients staying in Wete Hotels (Pemba Crown Hotel and Sharook Riviera Grand Lodge).
- for those clients staying in Mkoani Hotels (Fundu Lagoon, Pemba Lodge, Lala Lodge and Emerald Bay).
- for those clients staying in Micheweni Hotels (The Manta Resort, The Aiyana Resort, Gencko Nature Lodge and Pemba Paradise Resort).
- for those clients staying in Chake Chake Hotels (Pemba Island Hotel, Annex of Pemba Island Hotel, Pemba Island Modern Hotel, Archipelago Hotel, Pemba Misali Sunset Beach Hotel and Pemba Green Foliage Hotel).
- Hotel pickups commence approximately 7 - 75 minutes prior to this time and it depends on the location of the hotel, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Safanta Tours & Travel Company Limited
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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