Zanzibar Mangrove Ecosystem Paddleboard Tour

About this tour

Satisfy your appetite for adventure with this 2-hour paddle boarding tour of Zanzibar mangrove ecosystem. Paddle downwind across shallow waters of Zanzibar backcountry to learn about the geological structure of Chwaka Bay Conservation Area, as well as the species who call it home. Spot some crab, tropical fish, sea cucumbers, and aquatic birds along your way through the winding mangrove creeks.

Tour Highlights

• 2-hour paddle boarding tour of Zanzibar mangrove ecosystem. • Paddle through the water as you see the mangrove environment up close. • Spot out native species. • Hotel pickup is complimentary upon request. • Choose between a 09am and a 2pm departure time. • No paddle boarding experience is necessary to go on this tour.

What You Can Expect

Depending on what time you chose for your tour, meet your guide and group 30 minutes before your departure time. Hotel pickup is available for this tour, but only when requested at checkout. There’s no paddle-boarding experience necessary to go on this tour, so don’t be nervous if you’ve never been on a board. The waters are super shallow, so you can feel comfortable maneuvering your way as the tour goes downwind through Zanzibar Indian Ocean waters. Along the journey, your guide tells you all about the geological structure of Chwaka Bay Conservation Area as you cruise down the mangrove-lined creeks. See the mangroves up close, and learn about the species that inhabit the area. You might even get a chance to spot some tropical fish, crabs, starfish, sea cucumbers, sponges and aquatic birds.