Transparent Kayak and Drone Experience
Clear hull below, drone above
- Location Nungwi and Kendwa, northern Unguja
- Duration Approximately 1 hour on the water, half day with transfers
- Tour type Private or shared
- Availability Daily, morning and late afternoon, sea conditions permitting
Price on request Send the form and we reply with a firm quote, usually within a few hours.
Overview
A transparent kayak turns a paddle into a viewing platform. The hull is clear, so the coral, the fish and the sand ripples pass directly beneath you while you stay dry on top. In the shallow, calm water off Nungwi and Kendwa the visibility is good enough to see everything without putting your head under.
A local instructor briefs you on paddling and safety, then goes out with you. No experience is needed and the kayaks are stable enough for complete beginners, including children paddling with an adult.
What makes this trip different is the drone. A professional operator films you from above throughout the session, and you receive the footage and stills afterwards. On clear water at the right time of day the aerial shots are the best photographs most guests take home from Zanzibar.
The session lasts about an hour on the water and works best in the calm hours of the morning or late afternoon.
Highlights
- Paddle a clear-hulled kayak over live coral
- See marine life without getting in the water
- Professional drone footage and stills of your session
- Calm, shallow water suitable for beginners
- Local instructors on the water with you
- Soft drinks and safety gear provided
Itinerary
- 08:00
Hotel pickup
Collection from your hotel and the drive to the north coast.
- 09:00
Briefing and launch
Meet your instructor, get fitted with a buoyancy aid and learn the paddle strokes before launching.
- 09:15
On the water
About an hour paddling over the reef, with the drone operator filming from above.
- 10:30
Footage and return
Your drone footage and photographs are transferred to you, then the drive back to your hotel.
What is included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transparent kayak and paddle
- Buoyancy aid and safety gear
- Local instructor
- Professional drone photography and video
- Soft drinks
Not included
- Lunch and drinks, where not listed as included
- Personal shopping and souvenirs
- Gratuities for your guide and driver
- Travel insurance
- Anything not named under what is included
Pickup and meeting point
Pickup time: Around 08:00 or 15:30.
Meeting point: Hotel reception, then Nungwi or Kendwa beach.
We collect from these areas:
- Stone Town
- Zanzibar City
- Maungani
- Nungwi
- Kendwa
- Matemwe
- Kiwengwa
- Pwani Mchangani
- Uroa
- Pongwe
- Chwaka
- Michamvi
- Paje
- Jambiani
- Makunduchi
- Kizimkazi
- Fumba
- Mangapwani
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Reef-safe sun cream
- Hat and sunglasses with a strap
- A phone or USB drive for your footage
- Dry change of clothes
Important information
- The session depends on sea conditions and wind. In choppy water we move you to another slot.
- Drone flying is subject to local rules and site permission. In restricted conditions the kayak session still runs.
- Children paddle in a double kayak with an adult.
- Morning and late afternoon give the best light and the calmest water.
Gallery
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be able to swim?
The water is shallow and buoyancy aids are provided, with an instructor alongside. Tell us if anyone in your group is a non-swimmer.
How do we receive the drone footage?
The operator transfers the video and stills to you after the session. Bring a phone with space or a USB drive.
What if the sea is rough?
We move the session to a calmer slot or another day. Safety and water clarity both depend on the conditions.
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