Sailing in Zanzibar & Tanzania

Monsoon Safaris

Sail to the mystical locations of Ilha de Mozambique, Ibo, Kilwa Kisiwani, Zanzibar, Comoros and Nosy Be. The individual legs of the journey, each on offer as two-week sailing safaris, will take you along the routes still used by the dhows as they transport their goods up and down the coast, sailing with the monsoon winds.
Monsoon Safaris offers you the opportunity to explore the East coast of Africa from Ilha de Mozambique to Tanga in Tanzania, a distance of eight hundred nautical miles.

The complete journey takes about three and a half months and is divided into 14-day legs, operated twice a year, sailing north and south with the monsoon winds.There are seven legs on the south-north route with the return sail from Pemba to the Comoros and Madagascar; and five legs on the north-south route, from Tanga to Ilha de Mozambique.

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Catamaran sailing in Zanzibar

Ocean Breaker is a 35ft Sailing Catamaran Launched in 2002. Its wide configuration makes it as spacious as a 40 footer. Its saloon has moulded semi-circular seating furnished with plenty of cushions for your comfort. There is full standing Headroom in the upper and lower Cabins and plenty of cleverly placed storage space. The modern and spacious Galley is perfect for watching your Chef prepare delicious meals. Its 12 CD changer and sound system is just what you need for uninterrupted musical entertainment during your voyage. Recessed Lighting in the saloon creates just the right relaxing ambiance. Its 4 Spacious double births / bedrooms ensure a good nights sleep before the following day’s adventure. As well as luxurious accommodation, and a built-in dive platform, it offers excellent sailing performance. Supplied Onboard - Snorkelling goggles and flippers, Fishing rods and lures, binoculars, beach mats. Your yacht also has a dingy with outboard engine is fully equipped for safety.

Specifications

- Length: 35'
- Beam: 7m
- Draft: 1m
- Displacement: 6 tons
- 2 x 20hp Volvo-Penta engines
- Raymarine GPS Chartplotter
- Raymarine Autopilot
- VHF Radio
- Electric windlass
- Hard-bottom dinghy & 5hp engine
- 8 Berths in 4 double cabins
- 2 Heads
- 2 Showers and Basins
- Hot and Cold Water System
- Burner stove, Oven and Grill
- LG Fridge/Freezer
- Stainless Steel Gas BBQ
- JVC Music System with CD Changer
- 220V Power Plug
- Teak and Holly floors

SAMPLE 3 DAY SAILING ITINERARY IN ZANZIBAR

DAY 1. STARTING FROM Bweleo Village south Zanzibar

Destination 1: Nyamambe Island
Activities: explore the island, swimming, snorkelling and fishing
Destination 2. Sail to Uzi Island
Activities: excellent beach and campfire in evening on beach
Overnight mooring Uzi river delta

DAY 2. Pungume and Komonda Islands.

Destination 1. Pungume Island
Activities: View lighthouse, visit sandbank and beach, dolphin watching, snorkelling, fishing, kiting
Destination 2. Komonda Island
Activities: visit the island, explore the mangroves and search for fossils
Overnight mooring Komonda island

DAY 3. Kwale island and Bawe island

Destination 1. Kwale Island
Activities: Dolphin watching, exploration of Kwale lagoon and reefs, snorkelling, fishing
Destination 2. Bawe Island
Activities: Relaxing at beaches, snorkelling, fishing, dolphin watching, swimming and best sunset in Zanzibar
Overnight mooring Bawe Island

DAY 4. Stone Town

Sail back to Stone Town in morning arrive 11.00 a.m.

Included on the catamaran are all meals and snacks, soft drinks and local alcoholic drinks, sunset cocktails, snorkelling equipment, fishing equipment, marine park fees, use of dingy

PLEASE ASK ALSO FOR SPECIAL 7 DAY AND 1 DAY SAILING ITINERARIES AROUND ZANZIBAR - PRICES on REQUEST

DAR ES SALAAM DHOW CRUISES

Relax on a traditional dhow cruising the offshore islands of Dar es Salaam with Dekeza Dhows.