Tanzania · NUNGWI TOURS

15 Nungwi Tours to Build a Day Around

27 tours  ·  from $14

The 15 best nungwi tours you can book today, with the price, the length of the day and who each one suits. Number one is there for a reason; start at the top.

Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour - The first stop: searching for dolphins
Dolphin Watching, Mnemba Island Tours, Mnemba Island Tours in Nungwi, Nungwi Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour

1.Mnemba Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour

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

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Zanzibar: Nungwi Turtle Aquarium Guided Half-Day Trip - What the aquarium visit feels like
1-Day Tours, Aquariums, Guided, Half-Day, Nungwi Tours, Tour Reviews

Zanzibar: Nungwi Turtle Aquarium Guided Half-Day Trip

2.Nungwi Turtle Aquarium Guided Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 197 reviews · 2.5 - 5 hours · from $22

Meet rescued green turtles in Nungwi’s natural tidal lagoon, feed them seaweed, and swim beside them with an aquarium guide. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and a private driver are included. Some trips also add a village visit or free time at Kendwa Beach.

“My husband and I had a wonderful time on this trip. Not only did we get an unforgettable experience with the turtles (which were all in very good condition), our guide also gave us an unexpected tour of a local village where we attempted weaving and coconut shaving with the elder and learnt about local culture. At no point were we pressured to buy anything and felt this whole morning was a genuine and welcome experience. Would highly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Matemwe: Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Trip - Meeting at The Mora beach in Matemwe
Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Mnemba Island Tours, Mnemba Island Tours in Nungwi, Nungwi Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews

Matemwe: Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Trip

3.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”

Check availability →Read our full review

Underwater Walking Experience in Zanzibar,No Swimming Needed - Meeting the underwater team
Nungwi Tours, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

Underwater Walking Experience in Zanzibar,No Swimming Needed

4.Underwater Walking Experience in Zanzibar,No Swimming Needed

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

From Nungwi Beach, you take a 20-minute speedboat to an ocean base, then walk the seabed for about 15 to 20 minutes in a special breathing helmet. Guides speak English, Arabic, and Swahili. Expect fish, coral, underwater photos for an extra fee, and a family-friendly activity for ages 10 and up.

“Had to book for my other friend who was scared at first but due to the instructor’s patience and professionalism she assured he assured her she will be okay the instructor is a very good person and will not force you until you are okay but overall experience is nicer it’s like snockerling but reaching sea bottom”

Check availability →Read our full review

FROM NUNGWI; MNEMBA SNORKELING AND DOLPHIN TOUR - Arriving near Mnemba for reef snorkeling
Dolphin Watching, Mnemba Island Tours, Mnemba Island Tours in Nungwi, Nungwi Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

FROM NUNGWI; MNEMBA SNORKELING AND DOLPHIN TOUR

5.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”

Check availability →Read our full review

Zanzibar: Mnemba Island&Dolphin Swim With Optional Lunch - Leaving from Nungwi or Muyuni Beach
Dolphin Watching, Lunch Experiences, Mnemba Island Tours, Mnemba Island Tours in Nungwi, Nungwi Tours, Tour Reviews

Zanzibar: Mnemba Island&Dolphin Swim With Optional Lunch

6.Mnemba Island&Dolphin Swim With Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 39 reviews · 3.5 - 6 hours · from $18

Cruise from Nungwi or Muyuni to dolphin waters and Mnemba Atoll. You’ll snorkel with a guide, eat fresh fruit on a sandbank, and choose an optional lunch. Ask for a private boat and respectful dolphin viewing, especially if you want guides such as Fazhil or Rasheed.

“The tour was really bad. We had requested an English-speaking guide, but the two guides with us did not speak English at all and only talked to each other in Swahili, so nothing was explained to us. We did not swim with dolphins; we only saw one briefly, and there was no effort to get closer or look for them. Later, we stopped near an island, but since there was no communication in English, we didn’t know how long the stop would be, so everyone stayed near the boat, afraid to explore. During the snorkeling stop, the equipment was very old and in poor condition; the snorkel tubes were loose…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Zanzibar: Nungwi Sunset Dhow Cruise - What sailing a traditional dhow feels like
Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Nungwi Tours, Sunset Dhow Cruises, Sunset Dhow Cruises in Nungwi, Tour Reviews

Zanzibar: Nungwi Sunset Dhow Cruise

7.Nungwi Sunset Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 39 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $19

Board the traditional dhow Kilimanjaro at Nungwi Beach near Sexy Fish Restaurant for a 2.5-hour sunset sail. You’ll see the Indian Ocean at golden hour, eat seasonal fruit, hear local drums and songs, and may swim before returning. Hotel pickup is available in selected areas.

“Lovely experience. Drummers and singers are loud if you sit near the front of the boat, so sit near the back if you have sensitive ears.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Zanzibar: Maasai village Tour with Sunset Dhow Cruise - Nungwi Beach connects the village to the sea
Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Nungwi Tours, Sunset Dhow Cruises, Sunset Dhow Cruises in Nungwi, Tour Reviews, Tours

Zanzibar: Maasai village Tour with Sunset Dhow Cruise

8.Maasai village Tour with Sunset Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 32 reviews · 3 - 5.5 hours · from $52

Meet a Maasai guide at Maasai World Village, learn about customs and daily life, and try traditional dress before boarding a dhow near Nungwi. Fruit is served during the shared sunset cruise, with time to swim, so bring a towel and clothes that can get wet.

“It’s was very nice tour ever , we experience a lot of culture from Masai and the sunset was amazing! I really recommend it”

Check availability →Read our full review

ZANZIBAR : Mnemba Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour - From hotel pickup to the Nungwi departure
Dolphin Watching, Mnemba Island Tours, Mnemba Island Tours in Nungwi, Nungwi Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

ZANZIBAR : Mnemba Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour

9.Mnemba Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 31 reviews · 6 hours · from $15

Set out from Nungwi by dhow or speedboat for a six-hour trip to Mnemba Atoll. You will watch for wild dolphins, snorkel among coral and tropical fish, and enjoy fruit, water, or soft drinks. Mnemba Island itself is private, so the visit stays on the surrounding water.

“It was not good experience. Staff was not taking care of people's safety, only care about money and not the wellbeing of people. There was a pregnant woman being sick and a child very afraid as they were going to quickly with high waves. In addition, there was a serious issue with the motor adding to the lack of safety (they changed engine starter pieces in the middle of the ocean, it didnt work well afterwards but they didnt care). When we ask to come back because of motor issue, people freaking out / sick and bad weather (high waves), he asked "have you paid already ?" showing that for…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Zanzibar: Baraka Aquarium Feed, Swim & Snorkel with Turtles - Feeding the turtles without getting bitten
Aquariums, Nungwi Tours, Tour Reviews

Zanzibar: Baraka Aquarium Feed, Swim & Snorkel with Turtles

10.Baraka Aquarium Feed, Swim & Snorkel with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 27 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

At Baraka Natural Aquarium near Nungwi, you can feed rescued sea turtles seaweed, swim in their coral-rock tidal pool, and learn about rehabilitation. A private guide, hotel pickup, entry fees, and water are included. Bring a towel, sunscreen, and patience for a hands-on visit.

“We would have liked to snorkel for longer but was super fun.”

Check availability →Read our full review

From Zanzibar: Mnemba Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Dolphine - Dolphin watching near Mnemba
Cruises & Boat Tours, Mnemba Island Tours, Mnemba Island Tours in Nungwi, Nungwi Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Zanzibar: Mnemba Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Dolphine

11.Mnemba Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Dolphine

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 17 reviews · 5 hours · from $28

From Nungwi or Kendwa, you’ll ride to Mnemba Atoll for wild dolphin watching and reef snorkeling. Comexplore Tours & Safari provides gear, water, fruit, guides, and optional hotel pickup. The trip lasts about five hours, though actual time may be shorter.

“This activity is nice if you are a good swimmer i was not a good swimmer so as my friends and the boat had many people it was each person for himself the tour guide are supposed to assist those who are not very good and help them see the dolphins but unfortunately they were just jumping in the water together with the good swimmers watching dolphins and i was not so pleased on that then the snorkeling part it was great as they tried to assist whit a float for bad swimmers. The experience is amazing and they give fruit and water it was a lovely day met lovely…”

Check availability →Read our full review

From Nungwi: Guided Sunset Dhow Cruise - Sailing into the late afternoon light
Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Guided, Nungwi Tours, Sunset Dhow Cruises, Sunset Dhow Cruises in Nungwi, Tour Reviews

From Nungwi: Guided Sunset Dhow Cruise

12.Guided Sunset Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 16 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Meet at Nungwi Inn Beach Restaurant near The Z Hotel for a three-hour sunset cruise on a traditional dhow. Expect a beach walk, coconut drink, music, snacks, and sunset views, but bring water shoes and confirm drinks, departure time, and boat capacity.

“The guide did not show up at the meeting point. When contacted, he informed us to get on a boat that the captain had not received money for our excursion. We were not allowed on the boat; cost us two cab fares and no sunset cruise.”

Check availability →Read our full review

From Nungwi: Mnemba Island Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling - Looking for dolphins off Zanzibar’s northeast coast
Dolphin Watching, Mnemba Island Tours, Mnemba Island Tours in Nungwi, Nungwi Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews

From Nungwi: Mnemba Island Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling

13.Mnemba Island Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

From your Nungwi hotel, a guide takes you by van and boat toward Mnemba Island, with dolphin watching, snorkeling, and a beach stop at Mnemba or Muyuni. Expect a fast-paced four-hour outing, tropical fruit, multilingual guiding, and changing beach access based on the tide.

“everything Was ok and smooth, a special mention to Ghandi”

Check availability →Read our full review

From Nungwi: Safari Blue Snorkeling Tour with Lunch - Menai Bay and the first sandbank stop
Lunch Experiences, Nungwi Tours, Safari, Safari Blue Dhow Trips, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Nungwi: Safari Blue Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

14.Safari Blue Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 13 reviews · 9 hours · from $85

From Nungwi, Kendwa, or another Zanzibar hotel, you’ll travel to Fumba for a dhow trip through Menai Bay. Expect sandbanks, reef snorkeling, lagoons, mangroves, island seafood, and fruit. Guides may include Serif or Hamis, but stop times and route can vary with weather and crowds.

“Très belle journée avec hamis notre guide, même s’il ne parlait pas français alors qu’on devait en avoir un en français, on arrivait à le comprendre en anglais et à tt fait pour que nous soyons bien tout le long. Notre chauffeur Fayssal toujours aussi bon conducteur merci à lui, nous l’avions déjà eu pour prison island et nakupenda ! Nous avons eu de la chance d’être arrivés en premier sur les activités à chaque fois car la horde de bateaux après qui arrivaient, étaient moins sympas et gâchaient la vue, nous avons fait banc de sable, snorkeling, déjeuner puis le lagon bleu. Je ne sais donc pas si cela…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Sunset Dhow from Kendwa/Nungwi Magic Hour on the Ocean - A wooden dhow and an open view of the Indian Ocean
Evening Experiences, Nungwi Tours, Sunset Dhow Cruises, Sunset Dhow Cruises in Nungwi, Tour Reviews

Sunset Dhow from Kendwa/Nungwi Magic Hour on the Ocean

15.Sunset Dhow from Kendwa/Nungwi Magic Hour on the Ocean

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $14Best value

Sail from Nungwi Beach at 4:00 PM on a traditional wooden dhow for Zanzibar’s golden-hour sunset. You’ll get ocean views, a calm tropical setting, and possible fruit and water service. The cruise lasts about two hours, with total activity time listed as 2.5 hours.

“There’s so much that could be done to improve this activity. The meeting point was emailed to us but no one was there at the meeting time and the contact number for the organiser was 1 digit short so I had to call the help centre, then someone came to meet us. Luckily someone in our group had a local sim and could use their phone to call. When we were boarding the tide was in so everyone tried to carry their bags at shoulder height but my almost 80yo father forgot about his phone in his shorts pocket so that was submerged and he lost all his photos from…”

Check availability →Read our full review

New in Nungwi Tours

★ 4.3Horseback Riding and Turtle Aquarium VisitFrom $1504 reviews
★ 3.3Horseback Riding and Turtle Swimming TourFrom $1954 reviews
★ 4.3Swimming with tirltes at The Lagoons Zanzibar in NungwiFrom $203 reviews
★ 3.4Nungwi Village Tour with Lunch and Optional Sunset CruiseFrom $1603 reviews
★ 4.1Nungwi Village Tour & Swim with Turtles at Mnarani AquariumFrom $545 reviews
★ 4.3Zanzibar Mnemba island snorkling & swim with turtles TourFrom $603 reviews

Keep browsing

Serengeti Safaris245Ngorongoro Crater Tours276Kilimanjaro Climbs153Stone Town Walking Tours142Prison Island Tours80Mnemba Island Tours71
Scroll to Top

Explore Tanzania

Pick a park, a reef or a route up the mountain.

The parks

SerengetiNgorongoro CraterTarangireLake ManyaraMikumi

The mountain

Kilimanjaro ClimbsMachame RouteLemosho RouteMarangu RouteMateruni Falls

On the water

Prison IslandNakupendaMnemba AtollSnorkellingSunset Dhows

Island days

Stone TownSpice FarmsJozani ForestThe RockKuza Cave