Sail the Swahili way

Dhow Cruises

Traditional wooden dhows have sailed the East African coast for centuries. Today they carry travellers on sunset cruises off Stone Town…

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Traditional wooden dhows have sailed the East African coast for centuries. Today they carry travellers on sunset cruises off Stone Town and Nungwi, and to sandbanks around Zanzibar and Mafia.

Packages

Built around Dhow Cruises

1 itinerary where dhow cruises is the main event.

Jibondo Island Dhow Excursion, Mafia

Half Day · Cultural

Jibondo Island Dhow Excursion, Mafia

From $95

Jibondo Island · Mafia Island Marine Park

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Mnemba, Nungwi & Kendwa Day Experience

1 Day · Beach

Mnemba, Nungwi & Kendwa Day Experience

From $165

Mnemba Atoll · Nungwi · Kendwa

6 Days Gombe & Mahale Chimpanzee Safari

6 Days / 5 Nights · Adventure

6 Days Gombe & Mahale Chimpanzee Safari

From $3,940

Gombe Stream · Mahale Mountains · Lake Tanganyika

Bagamoyo Historical Day Trip

1 Day · Cultural

Bagamoyo Historical Day Trip

From $150

Bagamoyo · Kaole Ruins

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Best places for dhow cruises

Mafia Island

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Mafia Island

Mafia Island (394 km²) is located in the east coast of Tanzania opposite the delta of the Rufiji River.

Mafia Island Marine Park

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Mafia Island Marine Park

The marine park at Mafia Island extends over 822 km², with more than 75% of it below the high-water mark.

Pangani

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Pangani

Pangani is situated about 50km south of Tanga on the mouth of River Pangani that flows from the slopes of…

Zanzibar Island

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Zanzibar Island

Also known as the Spice Island, the beautiful island of Zanzibar is full of culture and history, shinning…

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