
Ocean & islands
Dolphin Watching (Mnemba)
Wild dolphins in the open sea, with the chance to swim near them.
Out on the water off the north-east coast, pods of dolphins move through the waves. On a calm morning you can watch them play around the boat and, when conditions are right, slip in with a mask and fins to swim near them.
It is an early start to catch the best of the sea, and we handle the boat, timing and gear so you are in the right place at the right time.
Highlights
- Wild dolphins in their natural habitat
- Chance to snorkel and swim nearby
- Beautiful early-morning light on the water
- Can combine with Mnemba snorkelling
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What's included depends on the tour and how you run the day, transport, lunch, equipment, boats, guide, entrance fees and permits can all be part of it. We confirm exactly what's covered when we quote you.
What guests said about this day
4.8 / 5Amazing day at sea
“James was really friendly and took us on a boat trip to see dolphins and do some snorkeling around the sandbank! The kids absolutely loved the experience and we would definitely recommend planning something with James!”
Golfinhos + Snorkeling Espectacular
“Tudo impecável e bem organizado! Foi uma experiência maravilhosa, recomendo a todos o James”Translated from PortugueseDolphins and spectacular snorkelling. Everything was impeccable and well organised! It was a wonderful experience, I recommend James to everyone.
Exciting boat tour with dolphins watching
“We had a very nice and entertaining boat tour organised and accompanied by our guide James. He did a good job and we could really enjoy the trip.”
Perfectly organized from start to finish
“My mom and I had an amazing experience in Zanzibar! Everything was perfectly organized for us, and we never had to worry about anything because he took care of everything from start to finish. We originally booked the Dolphin Watching experience, but we ended up doing several other activities and visits as well, and every single one was perfectly organized and taken care of. The excursions were well planned, enjoyable, and everything went smoothly. He was also extremely kind, friendly, and helpful throughout the whole experience. One of the highlights was our visit to Stone Town, where he even managed to arrange an Italian-speaking guide for us, which made the experience even better. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better organization. Everything was perfect, and we would absolutely recommend him to anyone visiting Zanzibar!”Read the full review
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