West Coast Zanzibar
Fumba Beach
Gateway to Menai Bay and Safari Blue
About Fumba Beach
Fumba, on the southwest peninsula 40 minutes from Stone Town, is the launch point for Safari Blue — the full-day dhow sailing trip through Menai Bay's sandbanks, mangrove lagoons and snorkelling reefs. The beach itself is quiet, backed by mangroves and a marine conservation area.
Best time to visit
Tide information
Things to do
- Safari Blue full-day sailing
- Sandbank picnics
- Snorkelling in Menai Bay
- Dolphin spotting
- Kwale Island lagoon swim
Nearby hotels
- · Fumba Beach Lodge
- · Zanzibar Fumba Town apartments
- · Stone Town hotels 40 minutes away
Nearby restaurants
- · Fumba Beach Lodge restaurant
- · Safari Blue seafood buffet on the sandbank
Where it is
Getting around from Fumba Beach
Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Excursion stops on the way: Stone Town old quarter · Mangapwani Slave Caves
Nungwi (North)
Excursion stops on the way: Mkokotoni fish market · Kidichi Persian Baths
Kiwengwa (Northeast)
Excursion stops on the way: Spice farms (Kizimbani) · Kiwengwa Caves
Paje (East Coast)
Excursion stops on the way: Jozani Forest (red colobus) · Zanzibar Butterfly Centre
Kizimkazi (South)
Excursion stops on the way: Jozani Forest · Kizimkazi Dolphin Point
Distances and drive times are planning estimates for a private transfer; traffic in Stone Town can add 15–20 minutes.
Travel tips
- Safari Blue leaves early — most guests are collected from their hotel by 07:30.
- Bring reef-safe sunscreen; the bay is a conservation area.
Tours & excursions from Fumba Beach
Every tour includes hotel pickup from this beach. Tell us where you are staying and we handle the rest.
Frequently asked questions
What is Safari Blue?
A full-day traditional dhow sailing trip from Fumba: snorkelling, a sandbank stop, a mangrove lagoon swim and a Swahili seafood lunch on Kwale Island.