How much does the sandbank picnic cost?

Guide pricing starts from $110 per person. Final cost depends on season, party size, accommodation level and how the experience sits inside your wider itinerary — we send a fully itemised quote with no hidden extras.

When is the best time for the sandbank picnic?

Year-round. Our Tanzania-based planners will match your travel dates to the strongest conditions and flag anything worth shifting by a week or two.

How long does it take?

Typically Half day, in Nakupenda · Menai Bay. We can shorten or extend it to fit the rest of your journey.

Is it suitable for families or first-time travellers?

Yes — we brief every guide on your party's ages, pace and interests, and we will tell you honestly if an experience is better swapped for something else.

Send an enquiry with your dates and party size. A senior planner replies within one working day with availability, a costed plan and payment options.

🌊 Zanzibar Ocean Experiences

Sandbank Picnic

A private sandbank, chilled bubbles and Swahili seafood.

Nakupenda · Menai Bay Half day Year-round From $110 per person

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Itinerary highlights

Exclusive-use sandbank at low tide
Chef-prepared seafood lunch
Shade, loungers and towels set up for you

What's included

Professional English-speaking guide
All park, conservation and activity fees
Bottled water, snacks and specialist equipment
Private transport and door-to-door transfers
24/7 WhatsApp support from our Tanzania office
Comprehensive pre-departure briefing pack

Gallery

Romantic candlelit beach dinner for two on white sand in front of a thatched Zanzibar boutique resort at sunset.

Wooden sailing dhow flying the Tanzanian and Zanzibari flags on a turquoise Indian Ocean cruise.

Palm-lined Paje village beach with thatched bungalows and gentle waves on the south-east coast of Zanzibar.

Hidden coral-rock cave opening onto a secluded turquoise beach with a moored wooden boat on Zanzibar's east coast.

Sunset view of Stone Town's Old Fort courtyard with palm trees silhouetted against a glowing Indian Ocean sky.

Coconut palms lining a sandy resort promenade beside a clear turquoise lagoon channel on the Indian Ocean coast.

Frequently asked questions

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