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The 15 Best Mnemba Atoll Tours in Zanzibar

71 tours  ·  from $15

The atoll off the north-east corner has the clearest water on the island and the dolphins that come with it. These 15 leave from Nungwi, Kendwa and Matemwe, and are compared on boat, time in the water and what the reserve fee adds.

From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure - Starting from Mama Mia at 8:30
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From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

1.Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,043 reviews · 4 hours · from $50Our pick

Set out from Mama Mia near Kendwa at 8:30 for a four-hour English-guided boat trip with Captbarnabatours. Search for dolphins respectfully, snorkel Mnemba Atoll, and visit a disappearing sandbank when tides allow. Captain Ludo, Hassan, Hamis, Abra, and Ebra are among the crew praised for careful, friendly support.

“The tour was simply amazing. We swam with many dolphins, and it was an unforgettable experience. What we really appreciated was that the dolphins were not chased. Sometimes we were completely alone with them in the open sea, which felt very special and respectful. The driver and the guide were incredibly kind and friendly. We also enjoyed delicious fresh fruit on the sandbank. There was enough time for snorkeling around Mnemba Island, and we never felt rushed. We highly recommend this tour!”

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Mnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkeling with Optional Lunch - Getting to Muyuni Beach and onto the boat
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Mnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkeling with Optional Lunch

2.Mnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkeling with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 591 reviews · 3.5 - 5 hours · from $21

From Muyuni Beach, you’ll take a local boat toward Mnemba Atoll to look for wild dolphins, snorkel among colorful fish and sea turtles, and enjoy fruit on the water. Hotel pickup, lunch, and private groups are optional. Guides such as Khamis, Ali, and Ramadan are often praised for safety and care.

“Great activity.Had to ring the contact no.But otherwise great fun and vfm!”

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Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin - The dolphin point: thrilling, uncertain, and worth a careful approach
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Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin

3.Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 412 reviews · from $55

Set out from northern Zanzibar at 8:30 AM with Captain Barnaba Excursions for dolphin watching, reef snorkeling near Mnemba, and a possible sandbank stop. Guides including Hassan, Ludo, Ochu, and Ali help with the water activities. The small group is limited to eight people.

“Collected from the hotel on time. Collected a couple of other clients on the way to the first stop. Great scenery. Great snorkelling. Then followed the dolphins and was able to jump in and view them swimming with our snorkelling gear. Really well organised and friendly team. Thank you. 100% recommend.”

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Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour - The first stop: searching for dolphins
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Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour

4.Mnemba Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 352 reviews · 4.5 - 6 hours · from $40

From Nungwi or Muyuni, you’ll search for dolphins, snorkel Mnemba Atoll with gear and a guide, then stop for fruit on a sandbank or beach. Guides such as Rashid and Rasheed are often assigned to the trip. Hotel pickup, lunch, and the meeting point depend on your chosen option.

“Good half day out. Found dolphins, stopped at two different places to snorkel and stopped in shallow water for a swim and fresh fruit.”

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Matemwe: Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Trip - Meeting at The Mora beach in Matemwe
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Matemwe: Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Trip

5.Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 152 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $35

Meet your captain at The Mora beach in Matemwe for a half-day boat trip toward Mnemba Island. You’ll snorkel, watch for dolphins and turtles, enjoy fresh fruit, and travel with guides such as Lava Lava, Abdul, or Nasor when available.

“It was great. Pretty choppy waters so not great if sea sick. Could have been fed more”

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Zanzibar: Mnemba Island, Prison Island and Salaam Cave Tour - Starting with private hotel pickup
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Zanzibar: Mnemba Island, Prison Island and Salaam Cave Tour

6.Mnemba Island, Prison Island and Salaam Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · from $150

Spend a long, varied day around Zanzibar with private hotel pickup, a guide, boat trips, snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll, dolphin spotting, Prison Island’s giant tortoises, and swimming with sea turtles at Salaam Cave. Guides such as Abdallah, Regalo, and Mohammed are praised for careful service and flexible pacing.

“Our guide Abdallah was exceptional. He was so vibrant and amazing! We had the best, most memorable experience ever! Such a gentleman, he looked after us and took really good care. The best value for money! A must do!”

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Zanzibar: Mnemba island Snorkeling & Boat Tour with Lunch - From Muyuni Beach to the Mnemba waters
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Zanzibar: Mnemba island Snorkeling & Boat Tour with Lunch

7.Mnemba island Snorkeling & Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 132 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Travel from your Zanzibar hotel to Muyuni Beach, then take a boat toward protected Mnemba Island. Snorkel with an English-speaking instructor among coral and fish, enjoy tropical fruit and an optional seafood lunch, and return after about six hours. Guides may include Abdul, Hassan, Tom, or Lava Lava.

“It was really goo trip. We saw many beautiful fishes and a lof of sfarfishes. Tom, our driver is really friendly and he told us some historical context about Zanzibar. Later we went swimming and snorkeling. Suddenly no dolphins today but it’s ok. Also we had an amazing lunch with delicious seafood.I really recommend it!”

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Private Dolphin Tour and Snorkeling at Mnemba Island reef - Watching dolphins near Kombe and Mnemba Island
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Private Dolphin Tour and Snorkeling at Mnemba Island reef

8.Private Dolphin Tour and Snorkeling at Mnemba Island reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 104 reviews · from $104

Set out from your Zanzibar hotel with a private vehicle and crew for three stops: dolphin watching in the northeast, snorkeling at Mnemba Island Reef, and swimming at a calm sandbank. Ahmed and Msomali are among the guides praised for patient help, though timing and communication can vary.

“The fact that we saw dolphins and swim with them that was great, but a tour is not just made of that; Since the beggining the communication with the crew were hard in the way that they only instruct you but don't explained what gonna happen. i was feeling that Read more”

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Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll - The five-hour outing from hotel pickup to the reef
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Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll

9.Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · from $95

Spend about five hours snorkeling around Mnemba Atoll near Matemwe, with hotel pickup, a private boat, guide support, seafood lunch, fruit, and water. Guides including Mody and Hassan help you spot turtles, moray eels, lionfish, stingrays, and reef fish.

“This entire experience was incredible. Mody was kind and patient. We went with our 6 year old son and he thoroughly enjoyed it. We ended up booking another excursion with Mody based on this great tour. The food was also amazing. 10/10”

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Mnemba from Kendwa & nungwi half day - Finding dolphins in open water
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Mnemba from Kendwa & nungwi half day

10.Mnemba from Kendwa & nungwi half day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · from $45

Leave Nungwi or Kendwa at 8:30 by fiber boat for dolphin watching, coral-reef snorkeling, and a possible sandbank stop near Mnemba. Guides including Juma, Fau, Isaac, and Tarzan help with equipment and safety. Fresh fruit and water are included before your 12:30 return.

“Incredible snorkeling and respectful dolphin watching – thank you Juma! I was unsure about the dolphin part of the Mnemba tour, but our guide Juma completely changed my mind. He made sure the boat kept a respectful distance and never chased the dolphins — which made the experience feel natural and meaningful. The highlight for me was the snorkeling: crystal-clear water, vibrant fish, and beautiful coral. Absolutely unforgettable! Juma was professional, passionate, and clearly cares about marine life. Just be aware: the sea can get rough, so not ideal if you get seasick. Highly recommend this tour !Read more”

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Mnemba dolphin & snorkel: from matemwe, pwani, kwingwa, Uroa - Snorkeling around Mnemba Island
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Mnemba dolphin & snorkel: from matemwe, pwani, kwingwa, Uroa

11.Mnemba dolphin & snorkel: from matemwe, pwani, kwingwa, Uroa

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 74 reviews · 4 hours · from $52

Join TripTrek for a four-hour trip from Matemwe, Pwani, Kiwengwa, or Uroa. Guides such as Juma, Fau, and Isaac take you to dolphins, Mnemba’s reef, and a sandbank when tides allow. Transport, gear, fruit, and water are included for groups of up to eight.

“it was excellent just enough time Bakari our guide pulled away from the other boats and we were able to.find dolphins and swim with them. he also took and shared photos and was very informative our driver Shaam was also excellent energy was high and just long enough for a morning trip”

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Private/Sharing: Snorkeling with Dolphins Sandbank in Mnemba - Snorkeling over Mnemba’s coral and fish
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Private/Sharing: Snorkeling with Dolphins Sandbank in Mnemba

12.Private/Sharing: Snorkeling with Dolphins Sandbank in Mnemba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $120Top rated

Sail from Kendwa on a private traditional dhow to Mnemba Island, with a chance to swim near dolphins, snorkel over coral, enjoy seafood and chicken barbecue, and stop at a sandbank when the tide allows. Crew members such as Matthias, Mbwana, Yusef, and Musa guide the day.

“We enjoyed our trip to Mnemba with Dream Dhow. We were picked up on time and we did the private tour, which we were glad we did. We booked directly with dream dhow through WhatsApp which was easy and efficient. The communication was good which is always iRead more”

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Mnemba Atoll - Watching for bottlenose dolphins near Mnemba
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Mnemba Atoll

13.Mnemba Atoll

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $85

From Zanzibar City, you’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to the coast, meet guides such as Ali or Ally, and board a private boat for Mnemba Atoll. Expect snorkeling, possible bottlenose dolphins, a low-tide sandbank, fruit, soft drinks, and a five-hour morning outing.

“We were looked after very well by our guide Ali and driver. A lovely little trip, definitely worth doing. Saw lots of dolphins, the water and scenery were amazing. A true paradise.”

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Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch - Snorkeling with equipment and a guide
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Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch

14.Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $115

Leave your Zanzibar hotel at 8:00 am for a private boat trip toward Mnemba Island. Search for dolphins, snorkel with a guide, relax on a sandbank, enjoy fruit and soft drinks, then eat a seafood lunch by the shore. Guide Musa has earned praise for his care and local explanations.

“Lamentablemente muy mal. Estuvimos solos porque el guía que se presentó venía con otra familia que había cogido también guía privado y además no hablaba español. Fuimos solos en la barca a “ver” delfines. Imposible entre tantas barcRead more”

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FROM NUNGWI; MNEMBA SNORKELING AND DOLPHIN TOUR - Arriving near Mnemba for reef snorkeling
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FROM NUNGWI; MNEMBA SNORKELING AND DOLPHIN TOUR

15.MNEMBA SNORKELING AND DOLPHIN TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 49 reviews · 6 minutes - 6 hours · from $45

From Nungwi, you cruise by boat to Mnemba for reef snorkeling, dolphin watching, fruit, and time on a shallow-water sandbank. The $45 tour includes gear, a life jacket, a snorkeling guide, and optional hotel transport. Dolphin sightings are possible, but swimming with them is not guaranteed.

“The boat driver did a great job tracking the dolphins and we got three jumps out of the boat to swim next to them”

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