Bongoyo Island Shipwreck & Reef

Slipway Pier, Reef Snorkeling & Sunken Shipwreck

Your exclusive marine adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your accommodation in Dar es Salaam. Travel with your BMC TOURS & SAFARIS guide to the Slipway waterfront, where your private boat awaits for the scenic 25 minute journey across the sparkling Indian Ocean.

Upon arrival at Bongoyo Island, powdery white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters greet you. This uninhabited island, part of the protected Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve, offers untouched paradise minutes from the mainland. Your expert marine guide leads you to the northern point where the real adventure begins.

Don your snorkeling gear and follow your guide into warm, clear waters. The first stop reveals a vibrant coral reef garden teeming with colorful tropical fish, sea stars, and living coral formations—a thriving ecosystem protected and preserved.

The highlight awaits: a shallow shipwreck resting 4 to 8 meters below the surface. This hidden gem, accessible to all snorkelers, has transformed into an artificial reef bursting with marine life. Your guide leads you safely around the wreck, sharing its mysterious history as curious fish dart through the remains of this underwater time capsule—a unique experience few discover.

After exploring, emerge onto soft sands. Around midday, enjoy freshly prepared seafood lunch at the island's rustic beach café. Savor grilled fish, octopus, or prawns caught fresh by local fishermen, accompanied by traditional Swahili sides as you gaze over the infinite Indian Ocean.

Following lunch, the island invites further discovery. Take a guided nature walk through coastal forest where baobab trees stand sentinel and native birds flutter. Alternatively, relax beneath a shaded banda, stretch on warm sand, or take another refreshing swim. For the adventurous, a short hike leads to a longer, secluded beach offering ultimate privacy.

As afternoon descends, enjoy final moments on this untouched paradise before boarding your private boat. Relax on the scenic cruise back to the mainland, your heart full of new memories of hidden shipwrecks, vibrant coral gardens, fresh seafood feasts, and the exclusive magic of Bongoyo Island.