Full-day sandbank picnic in Pemba Island from Chake Chake

Highlights

• Sail on a traditional dhow
• Reach one of the purest white sandbanks around Pemba Island
• Relax or snorkel in crystal clear waters
• Fresh fruit, lunch box, and refreshments are provided
• Isolated spot with no hotels or tourism development
• Idyllic place for a picnic with loved ones

All about the trip

Hop aboard a traditionally crafted dhow and sail away to one of the purest white coral sandbanks around the island of Pemba Island. Once there, you will have a chance to swim and snorkel in warm, crystal clear waters. This wonderful excursion is suitable for anyone, from those who wish to completely relax and those who want adventure and excitement.

Relax on the white sands of the Vumawimbi sandbank

At low tide, a sandbank protrudes to offer a walk on the purest white coral sand. The perfect beach to relax on surrounded by azure blue waters. The excursion relies heavily on the tides, currents, and weather conditions and is not always possible. A cooler box of fruits, box lunch, and refreshments are brought along. This is a 15-minute boat ride from the Vumawimbi beach on the most northern point of Pemba Island.

Vumawimbi Beach is one of the most stunning stretches of white sand beach on the Zanzibar archipelago, and it's entirely free of hotels and tourism development. It’s a pretty isolated spot, so bring some company and finish off your day with a secret picnic and enjoy some idyllic views that are pretty close to heaven. For now, it remains a gloriously local beach, with most traffic children or oxcarts.

What is included in the price

• Experienced professional tour guide
• Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in a private car
• All entrances fees
• Cooler box of fruits, lunch box, and refreshments
• Boat charter
• Snorkeling gear
• Transport waiting charge
• All taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees

What is not included in the price

• Medical Insurance if needed
• Gratuities for tour guide
• International and domestic flights
• Visa fee (50 USD /100 USD for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
• Personal expenses

Instructions

Not wheelchair accessible.

Not stroller accessible.

Not suitable for pets.

Infants must not sit on laps.

Infant seats are unavailable.

Not recommended for people with back problems.

Not recommended for pregnant travelers.

Not recommended for people with heart conditions.

Hotel pick-ups commence approximately 7 - 75 minutes prior to this time and it depends on the location of the hotel, exact pick-up time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

COVID-19 CLEAN AND SAFE

All vehicles are disinfected regularly after each ride. We have established set protocols that we follow to make sure all of these high touch areas are disinfected in every vehicle. An emergency plan has been designed which can be followed in case of an outbreak. In the event that a suspected or confirmed case of Covid-19, we have action plans ready to implement. Medical support is available if required. Not all destinations have the same resources, so we anticipate the needs of our customers should they become ill.

General staff training is in place regarding new protocols to prevent the spread of Covid19.

This training is in various stages:

Initial: containing basic information about the illness, personal hygiene, the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and departmental procedures.

Follow-up: reinforces the basic points and any improvements made. Plus, follows up employees’ concerns and needs.

This activity is organised by Safanta Tours and Travel comp., Chukwani street, P.O.BOX 3651, Urban/West Region, Zanzibar, Tanzania, +255 778 856 362, info@safantatours.co.tz.