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28 Years of creating amazing experiences
Make new friends on board, marvel at the underwater world accompanied by a snorkel guide, enjoy delicious food and drinks. Everything is included from quality snorkelling equipment to plentiful food and drinks all day – no hidden extras!
Discover the exclusive ‘Bubble Boat’— a private boat and private table at our restaurant on Kwale island. A choice of soft and alcoholic drinks on board one of our beautiful dhows furnished with cushions for your extra comfort. An unforgettable island adventure awaits!
The Safari Blue Private Charter is a real “bucket list” experience. A private dhow with dedicated crew, personalised itinerary, private lunch and many “extras”. Our catering team prepare and serve a sumptuous seafood lunch in a secluded spot. Choose this for a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ day out.
Safari Blue is the only operator licensed to use the name “Safari Blue”. It is our registered trade name not a generic term for a Zanzibar boat trip.
The company began life back in 1995 and its owner Eleanor is passionate about Zanzibar, respecting it’s people and culture and preserving the stunning environment
A booking with us ensures everything is included from arrival to departure. We provide snorkeling gear, food and drinks throughout the day.
We also take care of the environment by minimizing our footprint, reducing waste, recycling where we can, composting food waste, harvesting rain water and using solar energy. We cook with gas where possible, we never use plastic bags, plastic plates or disposable cups and handle all our rubbish responsibly.
We take care of our staff and pay them a decent wage. They stay with us – in fact many have worked with us since 1996. We improve the lives of Zanzibaris through our programme of Social Corporate Responsibility. We care about being honest with our guests.
Zanzibar is actually called Unguja one of 2 islands in the Zanzibar archipelago.
Showcasing the best Zanzibar has to offer – stunning scenery, clear waters, delicious food and unrivalled Swahili hospitality.
Trust us – we are legitimate and we put our clients first, take care of our crew and make a meaningful contribution to Zanzibar.
Laid back or lively – you set the pace.
Our aim is to give every single guest on board an unforgettable and magical day.
We go to a lot of trouble to keep our dhows looking beautiful.
Skillfully constructed from African mahogany and finished to the very highest standards of Zanzibari craftsmanship.
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Happy to announce a collaboration with @nungwimarathon which is happening on 11th July 2026! 6 lucky winners will be gifted a celebratory @safari_blue_zanzibar experience and so sign up, get training and put those running shoes ON!!!
Thanks to our friends at @zenboutiqueretreat for sending us their guests time and again ! @zenboutiqueretreat is an absolute haven of tranquility, style and well, zenness! The retreats they organise are amazing and we love hosting their retreaters! @zenboutiqueretreat putting the zen into Zenzibar!
A few of the many photos sent to me by the team who are having a ball exploring the sights of Ngorongoro region ! Thanks to @tentickletanzania for lending us David as the guide !
What an amazing trip these 40 staff of @safari_blue_zanzibar are enjoying. Experiences to last a lifetime! Visiting a Maasai village, a Land Cruiser safari into the majestic and breathtaking @ngorongoro_park and then a visit to meet and mingle with members of the Hadzabe tribe. Next stop Arusha town !
2026 sees @safari_blue_zanzibar celebrating 30
Years of being amazing at creating great days out in Zanzibar! Every year for around 12 years now I have sent off 40 of the high performing, hard working staff on a trip. This year had to top all the others ! So…. The team of 40 are heading to Karatu to mingle with the Maasai, then on a game drive in the Ngorongoro crater and ending up being hosted by the Hadzabe tribe in northern Tanzania. Watch this space for some pics of their adventures and some info on the hunter gatherer Hadzabe a tribe with no hierarchical structure! Stay posted!
Find yourself stuck in Zanzibar and grounded due to the situation in the Middle East ? Why not make the most of your extended stay and book a day excursion with the Original @safari_blue_zanzibar.
This year we are celebrating 30 years of great days out. You see Every cloud can have a silver lining. We are offering discounted deals for stranded travelers! Just e mail [email protected] to find out more. Offer lasts as long as the planes are grounded and for the first 100 strandees!
Make us a part of your trip while in Zanzibar❤️
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