Blue Lagoon (Michamvi Pingwe)
Blue Lagoon
A shallow lagoon off Michamvi–Pingwe, where coral reefs enclose bright blue water. It is one of the most popular snorkeling spots on the southeast coast.
The Blue Lagoon lies on the east side of the Michamvi–Pingwe Peninsula, not far north of Rock Restaurant. The outer reef blocks the swells, and inside it the water is shallow and clear, with tropical fish, starfish and small patches of coral. Local boatmen solicit customers on the beach. A small boat takes about 10 minutes to reach the snorkeling site, and equipment included costs about USD 15–30 per person. Visit around high tide, since the water is too shallow at low tide. It can be combined with Rock Restaurant and the sunset at Kae Beach on the same day. Do not step on coral, and use reef-safe sunscreen.
Opening hours
Daytime only (depends on tides)
Nearby sights
- The Rock Restaurant
- Michamvi Kae Beach
- Bwejuu Beach
- Paje Seaweed Farms & Seaweed Center
- Paje Beach
- Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
- Kuza Cave
- Zanzibar Butterfly Centre