Tanzania · SNORKELING
The reef work here is shallow, warm and mostly reached by dhow. The 15 below span the cheap half-day runs off Nungwi and the full Safari Blue and Mnemba days, priced and clear on gear, lunch and how long the boat ride is.
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!”
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.”
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.”
Spend seven hours exploring Zanzibar’s southern waters by dhow, with guided snorkeling, a white-sandbank stop, a tide-dependent mangrove lagoon, and lunch on Kwale Island. Guides such as Omar, Osman, and Obama are known for lively, attentive service. Pickup, equipment, fruit, and soft drinks are included.
“We had a lovely time on the Blue Safari trip in Zanzibar. The experience was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish, and we were lucky enough to spot dolphins along the way, which made the day even more special. Our guide, Osman, was friendly and knowledgeable, and our driver, Mohammed, made the journey comfortable and easy. Overall, a great experience that we’re happy to recommend.”
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”
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!”
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”
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”
Join Captain Eddy for a full-day dhow trip from Fumba through Menai Bay. You’ll snorkel coral reefs, pause on a white sandbank with fruit, eat a seafood barbecue on Kwale Island, and visit a mangrove lagoon and ancient baobab tree.
“Leuke activiteit waarbij je ook echt 8-9 u weg bent. Top ervaring en zeer lekker eten”
From your Zanzibar hotel, transfer to Fumba for a dhow trip through Menai Bay. You’ll visit a sandbank, snorkel, explore lagoons and mangroves, and eat a seafood barbecue with fruit. The day lasts 8.5 hours and costs $90, but swimming time and French-language guiding may vary.
“Guide en français (comme demandé) la prochaine fois car incapable de nous dire 2 mots en français, il faut annoncé que le Blue Lagoon n'est visible que rarement selon les marées (donc pas vu!!!), avertir qu'il faut impérativement des chaussures pour marcher dans l'eau”
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”
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”
From Nungwi, join Suleiman and a maximum of six other people for a five-hour sea outing to Mnemba Atoll. Expect reef fish, dolphin spotting, a fruit picnic on a sandbank, and a final swim in a natural sea-turtle lagoon.
“I wish I could split the day and rate it as separate experiences. Sea Turtles - 5 stars - amazing! This was so special. We were taken off the boat and walked a short distance to the aquarium and into the lagoon. The guy who met us was friendRead more”
From Kizimkazi, you’ll search for dolphins, snorkel at Pungume Reef, eat a seafood lunch on a white sandbank, and visit Uzi Island if tides allow. Hotel pickup, private transport, equipment, fruit, drinks, and lunch are included. The route may change with tides and sea conditions.
“The tour started hour after schedule, the snorkeling spot was disaster which I can’t understand because Mnemba Island is recommended as the best one. Probably hundreds of boats go to the same reef where there is several fishes… Thw one positive aspect that we saw dolphins.”
Set out from Muyuni Beach or Nungwi for a half-day boat trip to Mnemba Atoll. Your guide leads a dolphin search, two possible snorkeling stops, and a sandbank break with fruit and water. Hotel pickup, private groups, and English, French, or German guides are available.
“Amazing day overall, highly recommend. From the beginning we had a great driver, good music, good vibes. Our boat captain and his brothers were excellent, very knowledgeable and made us feel safe. The positive energy from the team was infectious. What a life they live swimming with Dolphins everyday. We saw multiple dolphin pods, got a bit of rain, got a bit of sunshine and we’ll be heading back with some iconic pictures and videos.”
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