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Mnemba Island & Dolphin Watching Experience

Discover the beauty of Zanzibar’s turquoise waters with an unforgettable ocean adventure around Mnemba Island.

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Mnemba coast

Tour timing

Hotel pick up:
8:00 AM
Duration hours:
4.5 hours
Return to Hotel:
12:30 PM

We’ll agree your pickup and return times with you before booking, based on your hotel, itinerary and travel conditions. All times are in Zanzibar local time (EAT, UTC+3).

About this experience

Combine a boat trip in search of wild dolphins with snorkelling in the crystal-clear waters of the Mnemba marine area, known for its colourful marine life.

Enjoy time to relax, swim and discover the underwater beauty of the Indian Ocean, with fresh tropical fruits during your experience. Visits take place in the waters around the privately owned island.

Tour highlights

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Dolphin watching experience
  • Boat trip around the Mnemba marine area
  • Snorkelling in crystal-clear waters
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Fresh tropical fruits
  • Beautiful ocean views

Your tour programme

Your itinerary

  1. 01

    Hotel pickup & dolphin watching

    Your experience begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel, followed by a transfer to the departure point.

    Enjoy a boat trip in search of dolphins in their natural habitat. You may have the opportunity to observe these beautiful marine animals swimming in the ocean, while keeping a respectful distance.

  2. 02

    Snorkelling around Mnemba

    Continue to the Mnemba Island marine area, famous for its crystal-clear waters and colourful marine life. Enjoy snorkelling among tropical fish and explore the underwater beauty of the Indian Ocean.

  3. 03

    Swimming, fruit & return

    Relax, swim and enjoy fresh tropical fruits during your experience before returning to shore and your hotel.

Your group at a glance
GuestsPrice per person
1–2 guestsUSD 65
3+ guestsUSD 55

Rates are per person. The group rate applies from 3 guests.

What’s included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Boat trip and dolphin watching in the Mnemba marine area
  • Snorkelling experience and equipment
  • Fresh tropical fruits
  • Entrance and marine conservation fees for the itinerary

Extras & personal expenses

  • Meals, drinks and personal expenses not listed in your booking

Important information

Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed. Mnemba Island itself is privately owned; visits take place in the surrounding marine area. Entrance and marine conservation fees for this itinerary are included in the tour price.

The little details

Pickup

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Share your hotel so Layza can confirm your pickup time and boat departure point.

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