Anchor
We anchor near the island (200-300m) at a depth of approx. 7m
Ticket
Tickets to the island can be purchased online or on the island, but we cover the costs of this trip.
Learn
This is a protected island located in Fumba ward of Mjini District in Mjini Magharibi Region. The island is included in the marine conservation area of Menai Bay
About the Island
Kwale Island (Swahili: Kisiwa cha Kwale) is located on the western part of Unguja (the main island of Zanzibar), in the Mjini Magharibi District, Mjini Municipality, Fumba District. It is within the Menai Bay Conservation Area.
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The island is approximately 0.9 km long and 0.6 km wide. It is a small, protected area, valued for its natural beauty and wildlife. Kwale Island is a popular day trip destination, especially as part of the famous Safari Blue. Here, you can snorkel, watch dolphins, and relax on the sand or on the floating sandbanks. One of the most interesting attractions is an ancient baobab tree – partially fallen but still alive, with an impressive root system.
Snorkeling
Kwale Island lies within the largest marine conservation area in the Grinding Range – Menai Bay, encompassing numerous lagoons, corals, seagrass beds and a diverse ocean ecosystem. It is an important space for coastal flora and fauna.
Sandbank
The „sandbank” is one of the most beautiful phenomena you can witness during a visit to Kwale Island – and undoubtedly one of the highlights of a Safari Blue tour. A sandbank, or sandbar, is a temporary stretch of white sand that appears and disappears depending on the ocean tides.
Fallen Baobab
The baobab, despite being toppled, perhaps by strong winds or a storm, continues to live and grow—often horizontally—making it unique in the world. Baobabs in Zanzibar symbolize time, wisdom, and history, often called „the guardians of time.” Even this fallen specimen holds a sense of cultural sanctity and natural heritage.
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