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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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Ryanob7842ue
May 26, 2026
Excellent trip - Excellent experience - the captain and tour guide were both very knowledgable and safe. Overall, a great experience!
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Alexanderdg258ou
May 13, 2026
100% worth it - Very nice Tour! The Captain and the Crew were really nice and asked always, how you feel and if they can do something for you. We saw a lot of Dolphins, also quite close, amazing Experience. Would recommend 100%.
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Sandra_l
Apr 18, 2026
Excellent dolphin experience - The swimming with dolphin experience was excellent. They didn’t chase the dolphins. They dropped you off before the dolphins arrived and you watched them swim past and around you.
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184gelseyb
Apr 12, 2026
Great experience! - Great experience with the Captain Barnaba team. The staff were very friendly and supportive of our group’s interests. I enjoyed snorkeling, seeing dolphins, and walking on the sandbank!
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Nikki_k
Apr 7, 2026
Awesome time! - Amazing time! We saw and swam with dolphins, saw such amazing and colorful fish and eat delicious fruit. Shout out to the crew! They really made everything perfect.
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Bjarte
Apr 4, 2026
Recommended 10/10 - Mnemba Island was a fantastic experience with snorkeling in clear water and swimming with dolphins. It was very special to see the dolphins from close. Good and fresh fruit was served during the trip. The staff were friendly and made the experience even better. Really recommended.
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Sophia_p
Mar 31, 2026
Just book it! - Just do it! This was one of the best day trips we have ever done! We went with captain barnaba tours and the crew were absolutely fantastic. We saw so many dolphins and got to swim with them ethically. The crew didn’t chase the dolphins, instead they stopped the boat ahead of the path the dolphins were swimming which made the experience that much more enjoyable. The crystal waters were something of paradise and we had never seen this many fish during snorkelling. Don’t even think about it just book it!!!
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Leighs1091
Mar 9, 2026
Dolphin trip - Treated to an unforgettable trip.
Trip was longer than expected due to searching for dolphins which demonstrates going to extra lengths to make the experience exceptional.
Thank you for the hospitality.
Highly recommend them.
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Jaor31
Mar 9, 2026
Just amazing!!!! - Being able to swim with dolphins is an incredible experience. Just wonderful!
We made the trip with the “ let you take tours ” whose guide vibrated whenever the dolphins came to the surface as if it were the first experience .
Then we went to a zone where we snorkeled and marveled at the hundreds of small fish of varying colors.
It is a beautiful tour but I think that, for the good of the animals, the number of people should be limited.
I highly recommend!!!!
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Siljeh875
Mar 15, 2026
Super. - Very fun and great experience!!
But we didn't get dragged on memba island
Otherwise absolutely superb and a fantastic experience!!
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