Sunset Dhow Cruise in Kendwa
Sunset aboard a local dhow — 4pm to 6:45pm.
Tanzania3 hEasy
Best time
June – Oct + Dec – Feb
Currency
USD
Climate
Tropical
Flight
10h
Language
Swahili
The dhow is the traditional sailing boat of the Indian Ocean, used for centuries along the coasts of East Africa and the Arabian peninsula. This sunset cruise boards a traditional dhow at Kendwa, on the north-west coast of Zanzibar, one of the finest spots on the island to watch the sun go down.
Departure is around 4pm. The boat pulls slowly away from the coast and glides over the ocean, carried by its lateen sail. As you sail, the sky turns gold, then orange, then pink, for a particularly peaceful hour.
Drinks are served on board — fresh juice, iced tea and sodas — with a few snacks. The crew leaves you to enjoy the moment, between the open horizon and the sound of the waves against the hull.
Back at the beach around 6.45pm, after roughly three hours of sailing through the sunset.
A dinner option is also available to extend the experience, along with a private format on request, ideal for a more exclusive setting.
Highlights
Lateen-sail dhow
Beach facing due west
Three-hour outing
Cushions on the deck
Drinks and appetizers
What's included
Three-hour cruise on a traditional dhow
Fresh juice, iced tea, sodas and appetizers
Crew on board
Itinerary
- 116:00
Departure from Kendwa
Boarding on the beach, raising the sail.
- 2
Out to sea
The boat pulls away and the village sounds fade.
- 3
The sunset
The sky shifts from bright blue to orange, then violet.
- 418:45
Back to the beach
At nightfall. Bring a light layer.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Reviews
1 verified reviews
Voyageuse
Juil 2025
« Je tenais à vous remercier pour l'organisation de nos vacances. Tout était parfaitement organisé et nous avons passé un séjour inoubliable grâce à vous. Nous avons eu le meilleur guide possible, sa gentillesse a vraiment rendu cette expérience unique. »
