14 Kayak Trips in Tanzania to Build a Day Around

1.Transparent Kayak and Drone (with Pickup Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 427 reviews · 1 hour · from $45Our pick

Paddle Zanzibar’s clear waters in a transparent kayak, with hotel pickup, safety gear, drinks, and professional drone photos included.

“incredibly caring people. it was very important to them that the water and weather was good. I got collected on a quad so I feel I got 2 activities in 1 😁 such nice people and the photos were sent to me very quickly and turned out great. thank you so much to everyone.”

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2.Transparent Kayak and Drone (with Pickup Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 124 reviews · 1 hour · from $39Best value

Paddle a transparent kayak off Nungwi Beach, enjoy drone photos and video, and get hotel pickup from Nungwi, Kendwa, or Kidoti for $39.

“I love my experience it's beautiful and wonderful and I will like to patronize the company again and again, their staff are accommodating and friendly. Jamboo”

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3.Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave and Stand Up Paddle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · 10 hours · from $150

Review of Zanzibar’s 10-hour private tour to Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave, Kuza Cave, The Rock Restaurant, and a stand up paddle session.

“Our favorite tour we did on our trip to Zanzibar! Would highly suggest!”

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4.Canoeing/Kayaking &/or Cycling Adventure (with Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 4 - 10 hours · from $55

Canoe Lake Duluti, cycle through coffee farms to Mangalia Waterfall, taste banana beer, and enjoy local lunch near Arusha for $55.

“muy buena actividad, comienza con 2 horas aprox de canoa, observando difernetes aves en su habitan al igual que diferentes monos (azules y velvet) alimenrandose de los frutos de los árboles al borde del lago, muy tranquilo y el guía te va enseñando los diferentes aves y animales e historia del lugar, luego una cicletada de una hora aprox segun el estado físico de la persona, a traves de plantaciones de plátano y otros árboles para llegar a un merecio baño en la cascada para luego regresar casi solo bajada a un almuerzo reponedor para terminar la jornada junto al lago.”

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5.Coastal Odyssey: Kayaking Adventure at Kendwa & Nungwi Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 25 reviews

Review of Zanzibar’s 30-minute transparent kayak trip at Nungwi and Kendwa, with marine views, practical tips, value advice, and booking cautions.

“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…”

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6.Jozani Forest, Tandem Clear Kayak, The Rock, Paje Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · 10 hours · from $145

Review of Zanzibar’s Jozani Forest, clear kayak, The Rock, and Paje Beach tour, with practical advice on price, timing, guides, and value.

“Het Jozani forest was een stop van 30 minuten , we zagen wat apen , het snorkelen stelde niets voor , the Rock was een touristtrap .Weggesmeten geld .”

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7.3-hour Kayak Tour through the Mangrove Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Paddle Zanzibar’s mangroves, visit quiet beaches and Unguja Ukuu with guide Amor on a three-hour eco-friendly kayak tour.

“De activiteit was hartstikke leuk. Amour was een hele vriendelijke en gezellige gids, die ons veel heeft geleerd over de mangrove. Je kajakt ongeveer 1,5u/2u door de mangrove en daarna krijg je een fruitlunch op het strand. Ik persoonlijk had gehoopt om iets meer dieren te zien (krabben, kreeftjes etc), maar daar kan de gids niks aandoen. Mocht je in de buurt zijn en kajakken leuk vinden is dit zeker een aanrader.”

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8.Mnemba Dolphin Tour, Clear Kayak, Cooking Class, Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $220

Review of Zanzibar’s 9-hour Mnemba snorkeling, clear kayaking, spice cooking, and beach horseback tour, with honest advice on value and timing.

“Brilliant full day trip, Mohammed was our guide and made sure all our needs were met throughout, great Knowledge of Zanzibar too. The dolphin tour & the cooking class was the best part of the day. All round excellent day out”

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9.Horse Riding and Kayaking with Video and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $230

Review of Zanzibar’s private horse riding and kayaking tour, with beach rides, Kendwa paddling, drone photos, transport, and practical tips.

“Very professional team. Made us feel very comfortable and managed everything thought out the experience. Loved the pictures and videos.”

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10.Zanzibar Clear Kayak & Drone Photoshoot with Pickup Includes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 50 minutes - 3 hours · from $42

Paddle a clear kayak off Zanzibar, pose over coral reefs, and get drone photos with pickup for $42, with flexible booking and cancellation.

“It is not really what is advertised, the boats are tied to a string and you pose in the boat with the drone taking pictures and videos. We did not book for drone so we were given two Kayaks yo row around the bay. It was not a guided tour as was described of hidden shores Because”

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11.THE GREEN TOUR: Jozani Forest & Mangrove Kayaking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $99

Review of Zanzibar’s Green Tour, combining Uzi Island mangrove kayaking, village life, tropical fruit, and Jozani Forest’s Red Colobus monkeys.

“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.”

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12.Swimming With Horse and Clear Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $195

Ride and swim with a horse, paddle a clear kayak in Kendwa, and enjoy private transport on this unusual six-hour Zanzibar tour.

“beautiful experience pictures taken during horse ride was lovely however the clear kayak didn't have any footage taken . overall lovely tour”

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13.Kayak Mangrove Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Paddle quiet mangrove channels in Michamvi for two hours, with stable kayaks, a possible sunset, fresh coconut, fruit, and beginner-friendly guiding.

“Vanwege de getijde is het alleen mogelijk om met hoog water tijdens volle maan door de mangrove te kajakken. Dit gedeelte leek ons juist het leukste van de hele tour. Een grote teleurstelling dus”

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14.Private Canoe or Hike Tour on Lake Duluti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $50Top rated

Explore Lake Duluti by private canoe or on foot with guide Reuben, birdlife, Mount Meru views, Meru culture, and community support.

“I had a great half day with Reuben at Lake Duluti and at "The Small Things" office in Usa River region. It was a great way of combining support for local communities and tourism.”

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