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Mnemba Island Snorkeling: Discover Tanzania's Rare Marine Life and Swim with Dolphins
Boost your prospects of encountering some of Tanzania’s elusive aquatic creatures on a snorkeling trip that guides you to the prime wildlife viewing locations around Mnemba Island.
Boost your prospects of encountering some of Tanzania’s elusive aquatic creatures on a snorkeling trip that guides you to the prime wildlife viewing locations around Mnemba Island.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mnemba Island - Activities start at 8:30 AM with a motorboat departure from Mama Mia Restaurant Beach or the northern beaches of Zanzibar (Kendwa or Nungwi). Pickup begins 40 minutes prior to boat departure. The boat ride takes approximately 45 minutes. The first stop is Dolphin Point, where guests can swim with dolphins. Next, we head to the…
- Mnemba Island - Activities start at 8:30 AM with a motorboat departure from Mama Mia Restaurant Beach or the northern beaches of Zanzibar (Kendwa or Nungwi). Pickup begins 40 minutes prior to boat departure. The boat ride takes approximately 45 minutes. The first stop is Dolphin Point, where guests can swim with dolphins. Next, we head to the Mnemba marine conservation area for snorkeling among vibrant coral reefs, home to a variety of colorful fish such as Nemo, Dory, Grouper, Zebra, Cornet, Rainbow, Moray, and Trumpet fish. Finally, we visit the sandbank, which appears depending on the sea tide. The trip runs from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
What's Included
- Motorboat
- Local Guide
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Zanzibar Tropical Fruits
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Motorboat
- Local Guide
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Zanzibar Tropical Fruits
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(496 Ratings)
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Chloe
Sep 29, 2025
Great tour guide Hamis and amazing view of dolphins! - The tour was great! our guide Hamis and captain jeff were amazing. We chased dolphins and even though the water wasn’t very clear they got us the best views! We saw loads of fish snorkelling and starfish 😊 also the fruit platter was great! would recommend this company for a reliable trip
Hamis was the best guide we had in Zanzibar! Thank you again
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L9690bmdeborahm
Sep 25, 2025
Couldn’t be better - Well organised, very friendly and reliable company. In a place where so many people offer the same thing choose Captain Barnaba if you want to be in safe hands throughout the experience
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Deborah_m
Sep 24, 2025
Totally worth it - It is a wonderful experience. If you are very pale like us beware of the sun. We had an amazing time, wonderful weather and the guide + captain + driver was excellent
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Jacquelinelc6976tb
Sep 23, 2025
Worth it! - We had the most incredible time! We chased dolphins and the adrenaline rush was worth it. The views were gorgeous and the staff was fantastic! Highly recommend 💖
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Seaside27785856236
Sep 22, 2025
Fabulous experience - Outstanding
Everything we wanted and more
Ludo was a brilliant host and both he and the driver amended the plans so we could spend better time with the dolphins
Highly recommend
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100arth
Sep 22, 2025
A crew with a big heart - This was an amazing trip! The crew was super helpfull in any situation. You need to be quick as soon youre close to the dolphins as they can be passing you very fast, the crew tells you exactly when to jump to see them close. They even let us visit them twice as in the beginning it was very crowded and they didnt want to stress the dolphins and us to much, by the second visit on the way back we were nearly alone with the dolphins, thank you so much guys!
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Jtibbs543
Sep 20, 2025
Just do it! - 1. Mnemba Island is privately owned so you don’t get to dock on the island. 2. Swimming with the dolphins is much like a safari. First you find them then jump in the water to try to see them under the water for the few seconds they appear. That said, I’m a 64 year old female inexperienced in snorkeling and a little nervous in the water but our guides were very helpful in making sure I was safe and helped me to experience the beauty under the water. They knew where to go and when. They videotaped the fish and the dolphins using my phone. This is an experience you don’t want to miss!
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Melissahc6802qb
Sep 18, 2025
Excellent Tour! - Excellent tour! We swam with dolphins and our guides were practicing safe boating standards when other captains were not.
The boat was in great condition and the guide made my children feel comfortable in the water.
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Miladinm2015
Sep 14, 2025
Amazing. - One of the most beautiful experiences of my life, an incredible moment! I recommend the guides was top!
We had an unforgettable morning
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F5984xhchristinav
Sep 23, 2025
Overall a good tour! - We had a lovely trip. Our guides tried to find dolphins away from the other boats, which unfortunately they did not manage. After the sandbar and the snorkeling we could see some dolphins. In all, it was a good tour!
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