OPTION 1 — MBUDYA ISLAND
Mbudya Island Beach Escape
Spend a relaxing day on one of Dar es Salaam's popular island escapes. Enjoy swimming, sunbathing, snorkelling and a fresh coastal lunch.
Sample itinerary
08:00 — Hotel pick-up09:00 — Arrive at departure point09:30 — Boat to Mbudya10:00 — Arrive & explore the island10:30 — Swimming / beach relaxation11:30 — Snorkelling13:00 — Local seafood lunch14:00 — Free time on the beach15:30 — Boat back to mainland16:30 — Return transfer17:30–18:00 — Arrive in Dar es Salaam
Mbudya is particularly suited to swimming, beach relaxation and snorkelling, with boats operating from the Slipway and other departure points.
OPTION 2 — BONGOYO ISLAND
Bongoyo Island Coastal Escape
Enjoy a day of beach relaxation, swimming and marine exploration on Bongoyo Island.
08:00 — Hotel pick-up09:00 — Arrive at Slipway09:30 — Boat to Bongoyo10:00 — Island exploration10:30 — Swimming / beach time11:30 — Snorkelling13:00 — Local seafood lunch14:00 — Relaxation & coastal walk15:00 — Return boat16:00 — Return transfer17:00 — Arrive in Dar es Salaam
Bongoyo is especially convenient from Slipway, with several daily boat departures.
OPTION 3 — SINDA ISLAND
Sinda Island Off-the-Beaten-Path Escape
Experience a quieter side of Dar es Salaam's coastline with a day of swimming, snorkelling, relaxation and island exploration.
08:00 — Hotel pick-up09:00 — Transfer to departure point09:30 — Boat to Sinda10:00 — Island arrival10:30 — Swimming & exploration11:30 — Snorkelling / marine experience13:00 — Local coastal lunch14:00 — Beach relaxation15:30 — Return boat16:30 — Return transfer17:30–18:00 — Dar es Salaam
