Fumba Activities & Excursions

Whether you want to sample the excitement of water sports, the tranquility of the beach, relax on a sunset cruise or explore the secret corners of this fascinating island, our staff will be happy to ensure that you have the holiday of a lifetime. Fumba Beach Lodge is an ideal location to explore everything the island has to offer.

Rest & Relaxation

Fumba Beach Lodge is situated along two kilometres of coastline on the Indian Ocean offering three secluded and exclusive beaches for you to revive your spirit. Our cliff top swimming pool provides a breathtaking view of the Ocean – the perfect place to relax with a delicious snack or a cool, refreshing drink.

Scuba Diving

We have a fully equipped dive centre with the latest equipment, run by qualified PADI professionals. For the divers and ‘want to be divers’ we offer a full range of PADI courses starting with a try dive for those who have never taken a breath underwater, up to Divemaster for those looking at a more professional level of training. We run diving trips daily on the surrounding reefs that range from 10-30m depth and host an array of corals and tropical fish.

Safari Blue Snorkelling & Dolphin Tours

Safari Blue is a full day trip and includes use of top quality snorkeling equipment with guides and instructors, ice cold sodas, mineral water and beer, a delicious Zanzibari seafood lunch with grilled fish and slipper lobster, gastronomic fruit tasting, coffee and Amarula liqueur.

Safari Blue explores the Menai Bay Conservation Area, which is home to two different species of dolphins, the Indo-pacific humpback and the bottlenose. We are lucky enough to see dolphins on 85% of our excursions Safari. In the morning we set down on one of the beautiful sandbanks where one can relax, swim or snorkel. We have plenty of good quality snorkeling equipment and our experienced snorkeling guides will show you the pristine coral reef, which teems with tropical sea life. Instruction is also available for beginners. After snorkeling cold drinks, fresh coconuts and local snacks.

After snorkeling we go to Kwale island where we have our “desert island” restaurant. The buffet lunch includes fish, slipper lobster, calamari, rice and sauces all served hot from the grill. Our crew also prepares and presents a gastronomic fruit tasting with a large selection of delicious tropical fruits. Join our crew for a sail on an “ngalawa”- a local canoe with outriggers which has been carved from a single mango tree. As Safari Blue comes to an end and we return by traditional lanteen sail, the full splendor of the African sunset reveals itself.

Historic Stone Town

Come and join us as we show you the Historical, architectural and cultural sites of beautiful Old Stone Town. The narrow winding streets are lined with stores selling local crafts, antiques, jewellery, clothes and spices. The Orphanage Shop near the Old Fort, sells crafts and paintings by local artists and the orphans themselves. The half day Tour includes visits to the Town Market, Old Slave Market, National Museum, High Court, Slave Chambers, Old German Consulate, Former English Gentlemen’s club, House of Wonders, Old Fort, Sultan’s Palace, Livingstone House and anywhere else your interest lies. You will see Zanzibar's bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques. Stone Town has excellent gifts shops with plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts for you to delight your friends and family back home or find the perfect keepsake for yourself.

Jozani Forest

Jozani Forest, 35km southeast of Zanzibar, boasts a rich diversity of flora and fauna making it a most magical place. A huge variety of wildlife lives in and around the forest most notable are the large troops of endemic Red Colobus Monkeys (Procolobus Kirkii) - one of the most endangered monkey species in the world. While walking in the lush rainforest you could also see other monkeys, colorful birds, butterflies and if you are really lucky you might catch a glimpse of the extremely rare Ader's Duiker.

The numerous walking trails cater for all levels of fitness and encompass a whole spectrum of bio-diversity, ranging from Evergreen Thickets to the Mangrove Boardwalks. Just down the road from Jozani is Zala Park a small privately run conservation and education project displaying some of the indigenous animals of the region. Guests are asked to make a small donation to enter with all proceeds being repatriated back into the local community.

Spice Tour

Since the abolition of the Slave Trade, spices have been at the heart of Zanzibari enterprise. The sheer variety highlights the Island’s strategic location as well as the depth of cultural interaction. Indeed no trip to Zanzibar is complete without a visit to one of our carefully selected Spice farms. Our Spice tour offers you the opportunity to indulge your senses with a kaleidoscope of smells, tastes and textures from the punch of a chili to the refreshing succulence of green coconut flesh, we promise that this tour will awaken your senses.