Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin
Overview
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4 hours
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Increase your chances of spotting some of Tanzania’s rarest marine life during a snorkeling tour that takes you to some of the best wildlife-watching spots around Mnemba Island.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Activities starts at 8:30 AM by Motor boat from Mama Mia Restaurant Beach side or North of Zanzibar (Kendwa or Nungwi) beach, we start our pickup 40 minutes before the boat departure. and they will take 45 minutes by boat from Mama Mia Restaurant Beach or North beach (Nungwi and Kendwa). First stop will be at the Dolphin point, by which our client will have an opportunity to swim with dolphins, then after we will go to Mnemba marine conservation area to do snorkeling on the nice coral reef which is home to a variety of colorful fish species e.g Nemo, Dorry fish, Grouper fish, Zebra fish, Connet fish, Rainbow fish, Morena fish, Trumpet fish etc, then after we will go to the sandbank, but the sandbank appearance will depend on the level of sea tide. The trip starts from 8:30 AM and finishes 12:30 PM
What‘s Included
Zanzibar Tropical Fruits
Bottled water
Motorboat
All Fees and Taxes
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Local Guide
Options
Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin
Pickup included
Reviews
553 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Baby dolphins up close!
Alyssa R,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great value tour with very kind guides. They have the best eyes in the business & were able to get us SO close multiple times. Unfortunately the sand bar was covered by the tide, but instead they took us to a beach for a fruit break. Very fun boat ride! I was scared to jump in the water on top of the dolphins, so I waited a little bit and yet I still saw the baby dolphins with their pods up close. I sincerely recommend this tour!
Beautiful
B5591XTjohnd,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was amazing would definitely go again
Beautiful experience, especially by guide Mustafa
marionvE9221ID,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Together with my sister I did an afternoon tour. It was a beautiful experience to take to the bright blue water. We had a group of 9 people, if dolphins were spotted you could jump into the water together with Mustafa, the guide who gave you advice. After the dolphins we went to a snorkel spot where the whole group followed Mustafa who had a lifebuoy with him. He pointed out special fish and stopped regularly to ask if everyone was feeling well. A nice special afternoon! TIP: bring sunscreen and wear a t-shirt in the water, the sun is unrelenting.
Perdect
raouyaj,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really great experience! Everything was well organized, the guide was professional, kind, and very attentive to our needs. We felt everything was fair, transparent, and honest, and we never felt taken advantage of. We are truly satisfied and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Zanzibar.
We saw the dolphins and the crew were super friendly. We can rent them a gopro on request
flore fct,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So lucky to have seen the dolphins, which seem to swim with some quiet strength. We had booked online and we joined the crew at the meeting point easily. We were able to rent them a gopro to capture the dives. The snorkel spot was very nice we saw many fish of all colors.
Great experience! It was...
Jennifer S,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! It was a little confusing when we first arrived but as soon as we got going, it was great. They really tried hard to find the dolphins and get you in the water before lots of other boats. Great time at the sand bar and great snorkeling at the reef.
Mnemba and Tumbatu island snorkeling and swimming with dolphins
Waimea77,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are a family of four from Norway and went on two trips with Captain Barnaba between Christmas and New Year. We can highly recommend both him and his crew. Our first trip was to the Mnema area for snorkeling and an attempt to spot dolphins. Unfortunately, due to the weather, we didn’t see any dolphins, but the crew did everything they could to locate them. In the end, we had to cut the trip short because of time constraints on our part. The second trip took us to Tumbatu for more snorkeling and another attempt to find the (for us) elusive dolphins. This time we hit the jackpot and were able to swim with them several times — an unforgettable experience. Through no fault of the crew, both snorkeling and dolphin watching can sometimes feel a bit hectic due to the large number of boats in the area. However, our crew was excellent, always putting safety first and ensuring that no unnecessary risks were taken. Even though the snorkeling around Tumbatu wasn’t great, it was still a really nice day out. For snorkeling, Mnemba was the better option. They also lent us a GoPro, which allowed us to capture some fantastic videos of swimming with the dolphins. Communication was outstanding throughout — they were available at all hours and very flexible, making sure we went out during the best possible weather windows. We can highly recommend Captain Barnaba and his crew.
Amazing experience! Very...
Jonas F,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! Very good guides that are flexible and make sure you have a valuable experience!
Beautiful island but snorkeling with dolphins to avoid
M L,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Review: The island is pretty and the sea is beautiful, but snorkeling with dolphins is something aberrant. Dozens and dozens of boats chase these poor animals, all close together. When the dolphins approach, they even tell you to jump into the water, which is absolutely dangerous given the amount of boats present. It is an experience to avoid: the animals are clearly stressed and the situation is dangerous for anyone who wants to swim.
Mnemba island
patamoyopremium c,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was one of the best island in my life with a very crystal water, i should recommend everyone who goes to zanzibar to visit it.
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