Snorkling Dar Es Salam ;”To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give. To roam the roads of lands remote, To travel is to live”, Hans Christian Anderson

We enjoyed a full day at Sinda Island Marine Reserve with a Snorkling tour set up by a cruise critic member, Ruth Macy, through Gecko Tours.  Our trip included pick up and drop off, round trip dhow transfer, lunch and drinks, the marine park fee, all Snorkling gear of which we have our own full face mask gear with no more than 15 passengers. Betsy and Chuck decided not to accompany us on this trip due to her sea sickness   They just needed a low key day  we left at 8 am for a full day.  Our good friend Kate joined us which was amazing having her along  
We passed many sellers along the way selling fruits and vegetables 

We pass through the Marine Reserve as our guide has paid our way.  It seems pretty low key and not many folks here as it is a Friday Nov 11th. 

There is a lovely area with tables and large shady tres.  The beach is clean and very nice 

There is a small bar there and probably a restaurant but we are busy getting ready to go 



Folks like to come here for picnics and the beach.  Shade is so necessary. 

We gather together to get our directions and information. 

Our boat is rustic but we have a motor!  

The day is beautiful and the clouds add dimension and peacefulness.  We snorkeled off the boat which was a bit challenging. The ladder didn’t fit well and folks struggled. We saw some things as we were led by rope by one of the guides but as usual we are depressed with the bleached coral.   We probably snorkeled 45 minutes 

Then to the island and the beach.  We could take a walk with the guide around it or explore on our own.  The water was warm and beautiful.  

Small huts provide some shelter for changing clothes or getting out of the sun.   

We found a very beautiful serene spot wher we laid out our towels and just took in the sights, the breezes, and the solitude. Dan did some exploring for small crabs, snails, lizards just anything nature related.  


Doesn’t this look like Hawaii or Bali?  But it’s Africa!!