Published on Jun, 2024
I really had a good time! This is a very authentic experience. For the boat ride, be sure to ask for a life jacket and or a dry bag if you want one. I also reccomend packing snacks like granola bars. They will get you fruit, but its nice to have a solid snack. The ocean is very powerful, and I am not an athlete. I ended up staying very close to the boat for snorkeling because I was afraid of being pushed away by the waves. If you are prone to motion sickness, I would reconsider doing this tour because the boat is an authentic Zanzibar vessel. Very cool, but it rocks a lot!
We did see dolphins, and it was amazing! I also enjoyed going to the sea turtle cove and beach to get good pictures. I also asked my guide if we could stop for shopping in Stone Town and briefly visit the Freddie Mercury Museum. Did you know he was born in Zanzibar? The museum is very small and for avid lovers of rock and roll. I would not be concerned if Queen is not your favorite band. Stone Town has a great array of shopping at Darajani Market, so it's a wonderful way to end the trip and get a painting of the boats you were just on! Finally, my guide was Ibrahim, and he was great! I believe my driver's name was Omar too. I was very comfortable and had a great time with them as a solo female traveler! You should ask for them because they will make sure you have the best experience. I was so appreciative of the extra stop to the museum and market!