Snorkeling at Kizimkazi Beach: Starfish, turtles & caves

Nine hours in the water: starfish, turtles, caves and a sunset dinner

A full-day private snorkeling excursion from Kizimkazi Beach that takes you to four separate sites (Starfish Beach, Blue Lagoon Atoll, Kuza Cave and Salaam Cave) with a guide, snorkel gear, hotel pickup and a three-course sunset dinner at The Rock Restaurant. Children from age one are welcome, and all transportation is wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Zanzibar water activities

• Visit Starfish Beach and swim with starfish
• Snorkel at Blue Lagoon Atoll
• Explore Kuza Cave underwater system
• Swim with sea turtles at Salaam Cave
• Dinner at The Rock Restaurant at sunset

The experience

Nine hours means you hit four snorkel sites instead of one. You start at Starfish Beach, where the water is shallow enough and clear enough to swim among starfish in their natural habitat. Then move to Blue Lagoon Atoll to hunt for tropical fish, sea turtles and corals with your guide watching for questions. After that comes Kuza Cave, an underwater cave system on Zanzibar's east coast where you snorkel through rock formations at your own pace for about two hours, learning the geology as you go.

The day wraps with Salaam Cave at Kizimkazi, where the calm, warm water is built for close encounters with sea turtles: the kind of moment people book this for. Then you're back on land for a three-hour sunset dinner at The Rock Restaurant, a three-course meal of seafood or Swahili specialties with a glass of sparkling wine as the sun drops into the Indian Ocean. Private transportation picks you up from your hotel, includes WiFi and bottled water on board, and runs the whole route in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one additional language and stays with you through each site. Snorkel gear is provided. You bring nothing but a towel and sunscreen. The operator notes this suits couples and families equally, and infants travel free in a pram or stroller if you need one.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• snorkel gear for all four sites.
• a live guide in your choice of language.
• bottled water and WiFi on board.
• a three-course sunset dinner at The Rock Restaurant with sparkling wine.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (25 to 55 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (15 to 20 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 19 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Africa & Beyond Tours & Travel Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a couple or family and want four snorkel sites in one day with a private vehicle keeping your group together on one schedule, plus a sunset dinner that extends into the evening.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 20 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).

What's the difference between Starfish Beach and the other snorkel stops?

Starfish Beach is shallow and calm, designed for swimming directly with starfish in the sand: ideal for younger swimmers or anyone wanting a gentler start. Blue Lagoon Atoll goes deeper into reef life with tropical fish and corals; Kuza Cave is an underground system you explore at your own pace; Salaam Cave specializes in sea turtle encounters.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join this excursion?

No. The guide works with all levels, from first-time snorkelers to experienced ones. The calm waters at each site are forgiving, and gear is provided and fitted for you before you enter the water.

Is the sunset dinner included, or do I pay separately?

The three-course dinner at The Rock Restaurant is part of the package. The meal includes your choice of seafood or Swahili specialties and a glass of sparkling wine, served as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.

How does pickup work if I'm staying at different hotels across Zanzibar?

Private transportation is included from all Zanzibar beach hotels. Your guide will arrange the exact pickup time and location when you book, and the air-conditioned vehicle collects you and returns you at the end of the day.