TANZANIA
The trips worth your time.
The 15 most popular dolphin watching tours in Tanzania. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Snorkel Mnemba Atoll, swim with dolphins, and visit the disappearing sandbank on a 4-hour Kendwa boat trip with gear and fruit.
“Crew was super nice and they went out of their way to make sure we saw and swam with the dolphins. I would def recommend booking with them!”
Swim with wild dolphins near Mnemba Island, then snorkel Mnemba Atoll Marine Park. Optional beach lunch, small-group feel, Zanzibar magic.
“It was a very wonderful experience full of fun and activities. My family and I were very happy with the guides they went above and beyond to give us a wonderful experience. They took videos and pictures for us. We had a truly special time. Highly recommended 5 Stars ⭐️.”
Half-day Zanzibar boat trip with dolphin swim chances, Mnemba reef snorkeling, and a tide-driven sandbank stop. Pickup included.
“This was a great trip. Started on time, good communication as well. One thing to note in general for a trip like this: You do need a bit of luck to a) spot the dolphins (we did - yay!) and also b) to be able to meet the not so shy dolphins, who appaRead more”
Swim with wild dolphins and snorkel Mnemba Atoll on a 4.5–6 hour Zanzibar boat trip, with fruits and pickup from Nungwi.
“Would 100% recommend this tour - our guide Rasheed was fantastic and very helpful, transport was very good, and something you should definitely book when visiting Zanzibar!”
Private Zanzibar day of dolphins, red colobus monkeys, Kuza Cave culture, Paje sunset, and island lunch at The Rock restaurant.
“The dolphin tour was not so good, I saw quite a lot of the dolphins, but they were surround by more than 20 boats, poor them. The captain seems don’t want to speak with us, just kept speaking on the phone or talked to his staff. Forest, beach and the restaurant were worth to go.…”
Half-day dolphin watching and Mnemba Island snorkeling from Matemwe with fruit, water, and optional pickup for $35 plus park fees.
“The most experiential and fun trip ever, with the best and most professional team ever! They took care of everything for us and took us to see dolphins and snorkels on a beautiful island! The guide Nasor and the rest of the boat crew Ali and Novi were amazing and treated us well and cut…”
Private dolphin spotting, snorkeling at Mnemba Island Reef, and a sandbank swim in Zanzibar with hotel pickup and snorkel gear.
“The fact that we saw dolphins and swim with them that was great, but a tour is not just made of that; Since the beggining the communication with the crew were hard in the way that they only instruct you but don't explained what gonna happen. i was feeling that just because we saw the…”
Short 4-hour Mnemba dolphin and snorkel trip from your Zanzibar hotel: dolphins, coral and fish, plus a sand bank at low tide.
“Our driver Salum was amazing! Very friendly, shared lots of stories and made the ride fun. When we arrived, we got another guide for the boat trip – I think his name was Sharif. He also took great care of us and had a really fun personality. We even saw dolphins, which was a highlight!…”
Private dhow snorkeling at Mnemba Island with dolphin chances, coral reefs, BBQ lunch, sandbank stop at low tide, and sunset sailing.
“Everything about this trip was 10/10!”
Snorkel Mnemba Island from Nungwi, chase dolphins in their habitat, then relax on a shallow sandbank with fruits and great views.
“It was nice, didn't get to see the dolphins much, so many boats trying to catch the sight at least, it was a nice experience overall”
Snorkel Mnemba Atoll for reef fish, try for dolphins, picnic on a sandbank, then swim in a sea-turtle lagoon near Nungwi.
“This tour was fantastic and Suleiman and his team were really friendly and made sure we had the opportunity to spot the dolphins, starfish and tropical fish! The fresh fruits served on the sandbank were delicious and despite it being poor weather conditions (windy, cold and rainy) the team made sure we had a great…”
Snorkel Mnemba Atoll, swim with dolphins, then relax with fruit on the sand. Great value, but crowds and guide quality vary.
“All nice...”
4-hour Mnemba boat trip from Nungwi or Kendwa for dolphin snorkeling, reef swimming, and a tide-dependent sandbank stop.
“Overall, 3/5 is fair. Dolphin snorkelling - a group of 10-15 boats were in the same area, and as soon as dolphins were spotted, all raced towards it. If you weren’t in the first boat, the dolphins were scared away by the time you got there. Still, the thrill of racing towards dolphins and jumping…”
Snorkel Mnemba Atoll off Zanzibar and try dolphin spotting on a half-day speedboat trip with fruits, gear, and pickup options.
“Amazing day overall, highly recommend. From the beginning we had a great driver, good music, good vibes. Our boat captain and his brothers were excellent, very knowledgeable and made us feel safe. The positive energy from the team was infectious. What a life they live swimming with Dolphins everyday. We saw multiple dolphin pods, got…”
Private Zanzibar day with Mnemba dolphins and snorkeling, Jozani monkeys, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, and an ocean-view seafood meal.
“It was a rainy day but Abdul, our fabulous guide, turned it into a wonderful trip for us. We hit all the highlights and he was with us every steps of the way to ensure that we were safe and comfortable as we’re both over 70’s. All the sights were fRead more”
