Sandbank Seafood Lunch: African Ocean Views

The most delightful way to appreciate the stunning African ocean is from a sandbank, where you can swim and savor a delectable seafood lunch prepared right before your eyes on the beach.

This exclusive excursion is designed for enjoying a wonderful day on a serene sandbank.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nyange Island - Delight in a day excursion to a serene and picturesque sandbank.

09:00 Begin with a boat journey to a stunning sandbank. En route, there will be a stop for snorkeling.

11:00 Arrive at the sandbank. Enjoy swimming and the pristine waters, with plenty of opportunities for photos while a seafood lunch is prepared.

Approximately 14:30, the return to Stone Town commences.

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Dinner
  • Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • Seafood and chicken BBQ lunch - Seafood
    Chicken
    Chips/Fries
    Salad
  • Fresh Fruits - Fresh seasonal fruits like water melon, pineapple, mango, banana & passion
Location
Samira's Urojo Zanzibar Mix Food Stall
Outside of the "Mizingani Seafront Hotel" in Stone Town near the Zanzibar ferry. We are also able to pick you up from your hotel for a small extra fee.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jet54563548899
Jan 11, 2026
Absolutely unforgettable trip! - My family and I did a trip to Mnemba Island with Dream Dhow Company, and it was honestly perfect from start to finish. The island itself is stunning; crystal clear water, and some of the best snorkeling we’ve ever experienced. The marine life was incredible and the whole day felt relaxed, special, and very well organised. The food deserves a special mention — it was absolutely incredible, fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. It felt like a luxury experience without ever feeling rushed or pretentious. Most of all, the staff made the trip truly unforgettable. Simon, Windy, and Sultan were amazing and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for us. They were friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about making our day special , nothing was ever too much trouble. This was definitely the highlight of our time in Zanzibar and something we’ll remember forever. If you’re thinking about visiting Mnemba Island, I cannot recommend Dream Dhow Company enough!
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Counsellortroy
Dec 22, 2025
A Magical Day on a Dhow Boat - The Dhow boat is very new and extremely comfortable. We enjoyed a wonderful day that began with pickup in Stone Town, followed by a scenic drive to the boat in the northern part of the island. Because the wind was coming directly from the east, we motored out to a stunning reef where we spent a generous amount of time snorkeling. Afterward, we enjoyed an excellently prepared lunch on board and took a relaxing walk along a nearby beach. The return in the late afternoon and evening was a beautiful sailing cruise through an extraordinarily scenic part of the island—an unforgettable way to end the day and our last day in Tanzania.
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C736eumatthewp
Dec 16, 2025
Highly recommend - Incredible. 10/10, the 3 M’s (Mani, Musa and Muhammed) were all great! Would highly recommend to anyone thinking of doing a dhow cruise!
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Yahyah639
Nov 12, 2025
Very good trip - We choosed the hidden sandbank experience and it was absolutely amazing. The boat ride took about 45 minutes and then we arrived at the sandbank. The water was so clear and we were almost alone at the sandbank, just a few more people. Our guide and chief made a very good lunch that they cooked on the beach. Overall the trip was very good!
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Mikumidream
Nov 6, 2025
Beautiful sandbank - Beautiful sandbank trip. We are very happy to choose this trip compared to other sandbanks which was full of people. Food was also very good 👍🏼
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365rahmaniz
Nov 6, 2025
Very happy - Very very beautiful sandbank. We passed by the nakupenda sandbank on the way and it was full of people. We are very happy we choose this trip which goes to another more empty and hidden sandbank 😍
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Global38193946079
Aug 1, 2025
Paradise sandbank - A wonderful halfday escape to a paradise sandbank! We where the second boat there soo it was very peaceful and beautiful. Even if more boats arrived it was never crowded. The lunch was excellent, yummi!
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Hmp2025
Oct 24, 2025
Mnemba with dhow - Great tour with lovely staff and good food. Owners consider coral reefs and dolphins and staff. 4 instead of 5 because we stopped so far from the sandbank that it was too far for me to get there. But we saw it.
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From $150
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).