The most famous marine conservation area in Zanzibar, Pungume island Marine Park houses populations of starfishies moray eels, lion fish, stingrays, and more, all in clear waters with high visibility.

When you reach Pungume Sandbank, you can fully take advantage of the surroundings by swimming and snorkeling all around this gorgeous sandbank! Furthermore, while you are having fun, your skipper will make a fresh seafood BBQ with grilled lobster, prawns, octopus, and calamari that will be served with chapati, Swahili salad, rice, and a delectable coconut sauce enjoy your lunch.

Mangroves are unique coastal ecosystems characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that thrive in intertidal zones. They play a crucial role in coastal protection, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration. Ecological Diversity Biodiversity Hotspots Mangrove swamps are rich in biodiversity, providing habitat for various species, including fish, crustaceans, birds, and reptiles. The intricate root systems create a nursery environment for juvenile fish and other marine life. Flora and FaunaCommon mangrove species include the red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), and white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa). The swamps support a variety of wildlife, including herons, kingfishers, crabs, and even endangered species like the mangrove monitor.