15 Kayak Trips in Tanzania Worth the Money

1.Transparent Kayak and Drone (with Pickup Included)

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

Review of Zanzibar’s transparent kayak and drone tour, with hotel pickup, aerial photos, beginner-friendly help, pricing, tips, and honest advice.

“Absolutely amazing experience! We were picked up from the hotel right on time, which was a great start. The session on the transparent kayaks was incredible — made even better by the friendly and professional staff. The guide was extremely kind, helpful, and patient. He showed us many creative poses and angles for the drone shots, really taking his time to make sure everything was perfect. His attention and energy made the whole experience feel personal and relaxed. The drone photos were absolutely stunning and we received a large number of high-quality shots the same day! Truly a 10/10 experience — highly recommended for anyone looking for something unique and…”

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2.Transparent Kayak and Drone (with Pickup Included)

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

Paddle Zanzibar’s clear waters in a heart-shaped kayak, watch marine life below, and receive professional drone photos and video with pickup.

“Good framing, very nice photos. Tailor-made support to listen to the customer.”

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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 Jozani Forest, sea turtle, Kuza Cave, Rock Restaurant and stand-up paddle private tour.

“La forêt de Jozani vaut le coup. Mais on avait déjà fait du snorkeling, alors pour nous c’était pas passionnant. Un guide au TOP malgres que la journée a étais longue.”

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

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

Review of Arusha’s Lake Duluti canoe and cycling tour to Mangalia Waterfall, with wildlife, coffee farms, banana beer, lunch, and practical tips.

“rigtig god, der stod godt nok vil skulle smage bananøl, men det gjorde vi ikke”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 25 reviews · from $27Best value

Review of Zanzibar’s 30-minute transparent kayak at Nungwi Beach, with clear water, marine views, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“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, including price, timing, guides and practical tips.

“una gran experiencia , bien organizado , el guai super Sonda muy profesional , la verdad q recomiendo esta actividad , no se arrepentirán”

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7.3-hour Kayak Tour through the Mangrove Forest

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

Kayak Zanzibar’s mangrove forest, visit isolated beaches and Unguja Ukuu, and learn about local nature and culture on a three-hour tour.

“We had a great experience with our guide Amore who went above and beyond to show us all the amazing mangrove filled pathways. He was knowledgeable and helpful. The highlight definitely was the rock area at the end of the tour where we saw some of the most amazing rock formations on the ocean and kayaked through them. It was both an adventurous and calming activity. Thank you Amore, we can’t wait to do it again.”

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

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

Review of Zanzibar’s Mnemba snorkeling, clear kayaking, spice cooking, and horse riding tour, with honest advice on price, timing, and value.

“Abdull, was an amazing guide, he picked us up on time with his driver King Charles ( who was also amazing) Abdul started our tour with giving us a brief history of Tanzania and Zanzibar during the drive to our first destination. He timed to Read more”

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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, drone photos, hotel transfers, practical tips, and value advice.

“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, watch marine life below, and capture drone photos with hotel pickup from $42 per person.

“Loved this experience, would definitely recommend, guide very experience and took amazing photos and videos.”

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

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

Explore Jozani Forest, meet Red Colobus monkeys, kayak Zanzibar’s mangroves, and visit Uzi Island village on an eight-hour eco tour.

“The activity was great, we first went kayaking in the mangroves which was great. I hear that it’s not a big tourist attraction so definitely worth doing for something different. Raul, the guide, was so good at talking through the mangroves and the wildlife and the area. He then took us to his village, I highly recommend taking him up on this offer as it is a true look into Zanzi life. After this we went to Jozani forest where Mohammad took over the tour, he was very knowledgeable about the forest and the monkeys. I am very glad we booked this one, it didn’t have a lot of reviews…”

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12.Swimming With Horse and Clear Kayaking Tour

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

Review of Zanzibar’s horse swimming and clear kayaking tour, with pricing, route details, practical tips, highlights, drawbacks, and booking advice.

“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 Michamvi’s calm mangroves on a beginner-friendly tour with sunset options, fresh coconut, fruit, and a family restaurant stop.

“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

Review of Lake Duluti’s private canoe or hike tour near Arusha, with Meru culture, birdlife, Mount Meru views, pricing, and practical tips.

“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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15.Kuza Cave, Tandem Clear Kayak, Rock Restaurant, Paje Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $145

Review of Zanzibar’s Kuza Cave, clear kayak, The Rock Restaurant, and Paje Beach tour, with practical advice on price, timing, and value.

“The start of the tour was mixed. The guide seemed quiet and the car ride was bumpy. The Kuza Cave was the first stop and it was surprisingly boring, dark and not a place we wanted to swim. Maybe it makes sense to come later during the afternoon where there is more light in the cave. The history of the cave was very intriguing though! Snorkeling in the Blue Lagoon was an amazing experience! First off within a reef with a rich fauna and many colorful fish. After this, we went to see starfish of all sorts. There were plenty of fresh fruit on the boat ride, which was also…”

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