Tanzania · CANOES & KAYAKS
Good canoe & kayak trips fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Transparent kayak on Zanzibar’s Nungwi-Kendwa waters plus a pro drone session with pickup from Nungwi or Kendwa for $45, 1 hour.
“A great experience! The drone pilot and the guys helping in the water are a dream team. A big shout out to the pilot and our driver, Kevin. A very cheerful guy who’s accommodative and interact with everyone.”
Paddle Zanzibar in a transparent kayak and get pro drone photos and video from the sky, with pickup in Nungwi, Kendwa, or Kidoti.
“An experience not to be missed to capture the blue sea and a couple moment:)”
Private 10-hour Zanzibar tour: Jozani red colobus monkeys, sea turtles in Salaam Cave, Kuza Cave swim, Stand Up Paddle, The Rock views.
“Excellent. Recommended by us any day of the week. We had a rainy day and they were flexible and made some changes to the itinerary to fit our needs. We loved it.”
Canoe Lake Duluti, bike to Mangalia Waterfall, taste banana beer, then eat a hearty local lunch in and around Arusha.
“Amazing experience. The lake and the nature were amazing and since the weather was bad I had the entire lake for myself ❤️”
Clear-hull kayak time in Nungwi, Zanzibar. 30 minutes on glassy water with marine life viewing, life jackets, and a safety briefing.
“This is a scam, I never visited the activity. The owner of this activity asked me weird questions if i am alone, and who i am with together it was very weird. And then he said that he took a look at my work website and talk about my nude pictures. I did not ask him anything about doing this. He went online and look at my pictures and talk to me about this and ask me if we can chat together. Really unprofessional. All I wanted was just to book a activity. I said I am not doing the activity with him because I dont feel comfortable with him…”
Zanzibar day trip: Jozani red colobus, clear tandem kayak in mangroves, The Rock restaurant view, and Paje Beach time.
“The experience was good, even though it rained the whole time. Despite the weather, we still managed to enjoy ourselves. Our driver was great, and our guide, Daniel, was very kind and helpful. He guided us patiently throughout the tour and made sure we were comfortable. Big thanks to him for making the most of a rainy day!”
9-hour Zanzibar combo: Mnemba snorkeling, clear kayak at Kendwa, spice tastings and cooking, plus beach horseback riding for $220.
“Abdull, was an amazing guide, he picked us up on time with his driver King Charles ( who was also amazing) Abdul started our tour with giving us a brief history of Tanzania and Zanzibar during the drive to our first destination. He timed to Read more”
30 minutes on horseback and 30 minutes kayaking off Kendwa and Pwani Mchangani, with drone photos and easy hotel pickup.
“One of the best activities in all Zanzibar, the guide makes it special! 🤟🏼”
Kayak Zanzibar’s glass-clear water with a drone photoshoot, plus pickup. Kendwa paddle time, aerial shots, and calm marine views for $42.
“The service provider was amazing, patient and kind. He even shows us poses to get good pictures. The pictures and videos came out well with good quality. Highly recommend”
Kayak quiet mangrove creeks, meet Zanzibar red colobus monkeys, then visit Uzi village. Full-day eco tour with guides and fruits.
“We hadden an amazing tour! We where picked up perfectly on time by our friendly driver Rafii, who told us a lot about the area on the way. We started with the kayak tour in the mangroveforest, with a very friendly local. There were no other people around, so we could enjoy the forest, the water and the birds the best way possible. After a big plate of fruit in the kayak, we went to the Jozani forest. Our guide Mohammed was amazing, he has a lot of knowledge and enthusiasm. Very fun guy to be around! I can reccomend this tour if you like to go on an adverture.”
Paddle Zanzibar mangroves in Michamvi on a guided 2-hour kayak tour, with stable kayaks, possible sunset, coconut and fruit.
“Très belle activité à faire, apaisant, magnifique avec un super guide et un incroyable sunset ! Merci beaucoup”
Private canoe or hike on Lake Duluti near Arusha, guided by Reuben, with Mount Meru views, wildlife, and a visit to The Small Things.
“Outstanding experience. Reuben was a knowledgeable and personable guide. Lake Duliti was beautiful and I saw dozens of birds as well as many types of native trees and plants. I also learned about The Small Things, an admirable and fascinating social service organization. Check their website for all the trips they do to fund their important work.”
A 10-hour Zanzibar day packed with a sea turtle swim in Salaam Cave, Kuza Cave exploration, The Rock Restaurant views, Jozani mangroves, and clear kayaking.
Clear tandem kayaking to Kuza Cave, Blue Lagoon snorkeling, iconic Rock Restaurant views, and Paje Beach time in one 8-hour day.
“The start of the tour was mixed. The guide seemed quiet and the car ride was bumpy. The Kuza Cave was the first stop and it was surprisingly boring, dark and not a place we wanted to swim. Maybe it makes sense to come later during the afternoon where there is more light in the cave. The history of the cave was very intriguing though! Snorkeling in the Blue Lagoon was an amazing experience! First off within a reef with a rich fauna and many colorful fish. After this, we went to see starfish of all sorts. There were plenty of fresh fruit on the boat ride, which was also…”
Stand in Kenya and Tanzania at Lake Chala, then kayak turquoise crater waters with lunch, guide help, and a tilapia spotting bonus.
Every kind of day out between the crater rim and the reef.
