As the sun descends into the Indian Ocean, step aboard a handcrafted traditional dhow and let the warm trade winds carry you into one of East Africa's most breathtaking sunsets.
This signature experience departs from The Coconut Saraih's private jetty each evening, timed perfectly to capture the full arc of the coastal sunset. Your traditional wooden dhow β built by local craftsmen using centuries-old Swahili boatbuilding techniques β glides effortlessly across the lagoon, past mangrove channels and open reef waters.
On board, our attentive crew serves chilled champagne, freshly squeezed tropical juices, and a curated selection of Swahili-inspired canapΓ©s as you watch flamingos wade in the tidal flats and dolphins play in the bow wake. As darkness falls, the night sky over the Indian Ocean reveals a canopy of stars unobstructed by light pollution β a truly rare spectacle.
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a romantic evening for two, or simply seeking a moment of pure coastal magic, the Sunset Dhow Sailing is an unmissable highlight of any stay at The Coconut Saraih.
Handcrafted wooden vessel built in the Swahili tradition, fully restored and certified.
Chilled sparkling wine, tropical juices and Swahili-inspired light bites served on board.
Dolphins, sea turtles, and flamingos are frequent companions on this route.
As darkness falls, enjoy an unobstructed view of the Milky Way on the return journey.
The route is designed to maximise golden-hour photography opportunities.
Experienced Swahili sailors who know every current, reef and bay along the coast.
Genuinely one of the most beautiful evenings of my life. The dhow crew were warm, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable about the coastline. Watching the sun set over the ocean with champagne in hand β there are no words.
We booked this for our anniversary and it exceeded every expectation. The dolphins joined us for almost 20 minutes at sunset β completely magical. The Swahili canapΓ©s were absolutely delicious too.
Wonderful experience overall. The stargazing on the return journey was unexpectedly incredible β I had no idea the sky could look like that. Worth every shilling.