TANZANIA
The trips worth your time.
The 15 most popular snorkeling & mnemba atoll 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.
“We left early so we could swim with the dolphins without other people. It was a great day. Michal”
Boat trip from Stone Town to Prison Island and Nakupenda sandbank for giant turtles, snorkeling, and a seafood BBQ lunch with guide.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We were so lucky to have Juma as our guide – it was absolutely amazing! 🏝️ He showed us Prison Island, Nakupenda Island, and Stone Town, and we were extremely satisfied with everything! Juma didn’t just do a normal tour – he went above and beyond. He added extra activities, asked us fun questions,…”
Swim with wild dolphins near Mnemba Island, then snorkel Mnemba Atoll Marine Park. Optional beach lunch, small-group feel, Zanzibar magic.
“Absolutely unforgettable! We swam with dolphins, snorkeled in crystal-clear waters full of colorful fish, and enjoyed the stunning Mnemba Island. The crew was friendly and everything was perfectly organized. A must-do in Zanzibar!””
Dhow from Stone Town to Prison Island and Nakupenda sandbank: giant tortoises, reef snorkeling, and BBQ seafood lunch.
“Great day out. There are two things to do in Stone Town. Definitely do a walking tour. Then do this boating day out. Be prepared to get wet and enjoy the chaos. Boats bashing into each other. Enthusiast guides and boatmen. A sandbank the is just a sandbank, until you add loads of tents, people…”
Prison Island tortoises, Nakupenda sandbank snorkeling and BBQ, then a guided walk through Stone Town on one efficient day tour.
“The activity was awesome, and the staff very kind and friendly, always ready to help and taking care of us. 100% recommended”
Half-day Zanzibar boat trip with dolphin swim chances, Mnemba reef snorkeling, and a tide-driven sandbank stop. Pickup included.
“We did this trip again on our last day to chance it :)) ...and we were able to swim with dolphins this time! it was breathtaking seeing them swimming underwater.... We also had a chance this time to go to the sandbank! Of course the snorkeling was great too. it was so nice to book…”
Swim with wild dolphins and snorkel Mnemba Atoll on a 4.5–6 hour Zanzibar boat trip, with fruits and pickup from Nungwi.
“The snorkeling and dolphin swimming trip in Zanzibar with Rasheeduu was an amazing experience. The water was clear and full of colorful fish, and seeing dolphins up close was unforgettable. Rasheeduu was a great guide friendly, patient, and always making sure everyone felt safe and had fun. I would definitely recommend this experience and the…”
Full-day Zanzibar sea safari with dhow sailing, guided snorkeling, Kwale sandbank time, mangrove lagoon swimming, and a seafood lunch.
“We had an amazing time during this activity. Omar, our guide was very friendly and informative, he made us sing the jambo song hahahah. 100% would recommend!”
Visit Prison Island for Aldabra giant tortoises, snorkel nearby, then relax at Nakupenda Sandbank with a seafood barbecue lunch.
“This tour was really amazing. Milano is very fun and nice guide. Really recommend to book with him. Food on Nakupenda Sandbank was delicious! All fresh seafood and a lot of it. And also fresh fruit, yum! Prison Island was a little disappointing and overpriced for 15$. This agency also take care of our backpacks…”
Prison Island tortoises, Nakupenda Sandbank snorkeling, and a seafood BBQ lunch on one Zanzibar day trip from $75 per person.
“It was not very crowded thanks to the season, we were able to visit the island and Nakupenda comfortably. Our guide Sangi and his friends were super helpful and very polite, they explained everything we needed to know and made sure no one left Nakupenda hungry :) the best part was the song at the…”
Half-day dolphin watching and Mnemba Island snorkeling from Matemwe with fruit, water, and optional pickup for $35 plus park fees.
“Had the most amazing time - great vibe great people in our boat and the energy was flowing once we had a common ground… amazing meeting other tourists, Little Boy had the sense of humour and interest in showing us the treasures of Zanzibar. Defo recommend!”
Private full-day Zanzibar tour: Mnemba snorkeling and dolphin spotting, sea turtles in Salaam Cave, Prison Island, and The Rock.
“Both our guide and driver were very welcoming, polite, happy and knowledgeable about not only the excursions but also the area in general and they were very forthcoming in informing us.”
Half-day Mnemba Island snorkeling from Zanzibar with boat time, great fish spotting, optional seafood lunch, and a smooth hotel pickup.
“Lovely experience swimming with the dolphins, guides are knowledgeable and theres an opportunity to swim with the fish as well.”
Private dolphin spotting, snorkeling at Mnemba Island Reef, and a sandbank swim in Zanzibar with hotel pickup and snorkel gear.
“O passeio é MARAVILHOSO. Vimos o nascer-do-sol, vimos golfinhos, nadámos com os golfinhos, vimos os corais. A temperatura do mar era muito boa, cederam coletes e óculos. O povo da Tanzânia é muito simpático e inexcedível na satisfação do turista. Os tanzanianos são sempre atentos ao turista, é um turismo sem qualquer paralelo na Europa.…”
Snorkel Mnemba Atoll Marine Park near Zanzibar with hotel pickup, a private boat charter, and seafood lunch. Clear water, big wildlife.
“Greatest thing to try in Zanzibar and I also enjoyed a lot more from my tour guard he’s the best ever”
