Bongoyo Island Day Trip | Wild Gaze Safaris

Overview

What makes this journey special

Boat from the Msasani SlipwaySnorkelling over coralIsland nature trailSeafood lunch on the beach

A short boat ride from Dar es Salaam to a protected island beach – snorkelling, a forest trail and grilled seafood on the sand.

Bongoyo Island lies just off the Msasani Peninsula, inside the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserves. The boat from the Slipway takes around 30 minutes, making it the easiest beach escape from the city.

The island is uninhabited, with a sheltered beach on its western side, coral for snorkelling and a short nature trail through coastal bush where you may see coconut crabs. Simple beach shelters serve grilled fish and seafood.

It is a perfect day before a flight, between safaris or for families staying in Dar es Salaam.

See the journey

Destinations you will visit on this safari

Zanzibar Island Explore destination →

Amani Nature Forest Reserves Explore destination →

Day by day

Your itinerary

Day 1

Dar es Salaam – Bongoyo Island – Dar es Salaam

Msasani Slipway · Bongoyo

Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the Slipway on the Msasani Peninsula. Board the boat for the crossing to Bongoyo. Spend the day swimming and snorkelling, walk the island nature trail with your guide and enjoy grilled fish and seafood on the beach. Return boat in the mid-afternoon and drop-off at your hotel.

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Getting there