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15 Best Snorkeling In Tanzania

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The 15 most popular snorkeling in Tanzania. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Snorkeling In Tanzania

Mnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkeling with Optional Lunch

Mnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkeling with Optional Lunch - Dolphin swim: what you can expect, and what to watch for

1.Mnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkeling with Optional Lunch

Most Popular★ 4.3

Swim with wild dolphins near Mnemba Island, then snorkel Mnemba Atoll Marine Park. Optional beach lunch, small-group feel, Zanzibar magic.

“amazing tour... everything perfectly organized the best tour i have done in Zanzibar the whole trip was beautifully curated and sooo many amazing memories everyone really took care of us.. from the driver , to our guide on the boat... absolutely recommend this tour do not miss out !!!!! last note to our guides yesterday..…”

591 reviews3.5 - 5 hoursFrom $21by Yonazi safari ltd

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Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin

Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin - Dolphin Point Swim: The Main Event (and the Reality Check)

2.Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin

★ 4.5

Half-day Zanzibar boat trip with dolphin swim chances, Mnemba reef snorkeling, and a tide-driven sandbank stop. Pickup included.

“this was a very fun experience swimming with dolphins! the crew was very knowledgeable and we got some great footage of the dolphins! if you’re not a strong swimmer would suggest using the life jacket and wear water shoes!”

412 reviewsFrom $55.00by Captain Barnaba Excursions

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Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour

Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour - Swimming With Dolphins at Mnemba: Thrill Level High, Control Level Medium

3.Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour

★ 4.1

Swim with wild dolphins and snorkel Mnemba Atoll on a 4.5–6 hour Zanzibar boat trip, with fruits and pickup from Nungwi.

“The day was great, picked up in a lovely car with a friendly driver. Was taken up towards the boat where we met Radsheed who was the most helpful and pleasant young man. Had a great trip seeing the fish, chose not to see the dolphins as the ocean was so choppy due to the…”

352 reviews4.5 - 6 hoursFrom $40by ZANFAA TOURS AND TRAVEL

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Zanzibar: Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

Zanzibar: Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch - Kwale Sandbank: the white-sand photo moment that turns into real snorkeling time

4.Zanzibar: Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

★ 4.5

Full-day Zanzibar sea safari with dhow sailing, guided snorkeling, Kwale sandbank time, mangrove lagoon swimming, and a seafood lunch.

“Everything was perfect! The tour guide, Omar, was really attentive and cautious about everything. Made sure that everyone was safe and enjoying every single moment.”

336 reviews7 hoursFrom $90by Big Mir Tours & Safari

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Matemwe: Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Trip

Matemwe: Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Trip - Boat setup: what’s included and why it matters once you’re on the water

Zanzibar: Mnemba island Snorkeling & Boat Tour with Lunch

Zanzibar: Mnemba island Snorkeling & Boat Tour with Lunch - Getting there: Zanzibar pickup, van ride, and boat hop

Private Dolphin Tour and Snorkeling at Mnemba Island reef

Private Dolphin Tour and Snorkeling at Mnemba Island reef - Where you go first: the northeast dolphin areas (and why early helps)

7.Private Dolphin Tour and Snorkeling at Mnemba Island reef

★ 4.0

Private dolphin spotting, snorkeling at Mnemba Island Reef, and a sandbank swim in Zanzibar with hotel pickup and snorkel gear.

“After the booking was done. I spent one day between viator and the tour organizer to change the place of pick up. The tour operator did not want or could not do the necessary steps. During the tour absolutely no explanation have been provided to snorkeling beginners. After the dolphin watching we have been snorkeling…”

104 reviewsFrom $104.99by The Sultan Tours

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Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll

Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll - How the 5-hour outing actually feels in the day

8.Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll

★ 4.5

Snorkel Mnemba Atoll Marine Park near Zanzibar with hotel pickup, a private boat charter, and seafood lunch. Clear water, big wildlife.

“This entire experience was incredible. Mody was kind and patient. We went with our 6 year old son and he thoroughly enjoyed it. We ended up booking another excursion with Mody based on this great tour. The food was also amazing. 10/10”

97 reviewsFrom $95.00by Mody Zanzibar Tours & Safaris

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Zanzibar: Safari Blue Snorkeling and Sandbank Tour


9.Zanzibar: Safari Blue Snorkeling and Sandbank Tour

★ 4.2

Full-day dhow sailing in Menai Bay: snorkeling coral reefs, sandbank relaxation, Kwale Island seafood BBQ, mangroves, and a 500-year-old baobab.

“Da es eine private Tour war, konnten wir uns die Dauer der Stopps selbst aussuchen. Wir waren an der Sandbank und hatten sie komplett für uns. Das Seafood war lecker und frisch.”

79 reviewsFrom $70by Yonazi safari ltd

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From Paje/Jambian: Safari Blue Snorkelling with Lunch

From Paje/Jambian: Safari Blue Snorkelling with Lunch - Sailing in Menai Bay: why that protected-water setup matters

10.From Paje/Jambian: Safari Blue Snorkelling with Lunch

★ 3.7

Full-day Safari Blue from Zanzibar’s south coast with dhow sailing, sandbanks, snorkeling gear, hidden lagoons, and seafood BBQ lunch.

“Guide en français (comme demandé) la prochaine fois car incapable de nous dire 2 mots en français, il faut annoncé que le Blue Lagoon n'est visible que rarement selon les marées (donc pas vu!!!), avertir qu'il faut impérativement des chaussures pour marcher dans l'eau”

67 reviews8.5 hoursFrom $90by Island Adventure Tours and Safaris

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Private/Sharing: Snorkeling with Dolphins Sandbank in Mnemba

Private/Sharing: Snorkeling with Dolphins Sandbank in Mnemba - Snorkeling at Mnemba with gear included (and what to expect in the water)

11.Private/Sharing: Snorkeling with Dolphins Sandbank in Mnemba

★ 5.0

Private dhow snorkeling at Mnemba Island with dolphin chances, coral reefs, BBQ lunch, sandbank stop at low tide, and sunset sailing.

“We enjoyed our trip to Mnemba with Dream Dhow. We were picked up on time and we did the private tour, which we were glad we did. We booked directly with dream dhow through WhatsApp which was easy and efficient. The communication was good which is always iRead more”

62 reviewsFrom $120.00by Dream Dhow Zanzibar

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Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Private Snorkeling Tour with Pickup


12.Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Private Snorkeling Tour with Pickup

★ 4.3

Private Mnemba Island snorkeling with hotel pickup, 3 reef stops, coral fish, possible dolphins, plus fruits and soft drinks in Zanzibar.

“The island and surrounding waters are amazing no doubt, the water is so clear and a must see. Where the let down was is the value in money as the price is quite high for what’s involved. It was also disappointing that our guides didn’t really prepare well in having the correct flipper size for…”

54 reviewsFrom $100by Cocos Nucifera Tours and Safaris

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FROM NUNGWI; MNEMBA SNORKELING AND DOLPHIN TOUR

FROM NUNGWI; MNEMBA SNORKELING AND DOLPHIN TOUR - Getting to the boat: pickup, timing, and how to avoid a soggy day

5-Hour Snorkeling, Swimming with Dolphins and Sea Turtles Aquarium

5-Hour Snorkeling, Swimming with Dolphins and Sea Turtles Aquarium - Timing matters: the 8:30 boat and about 4 hours in the water

14.5-Hour Snorkeling, Swimming with Dolphins and Sea Turtles Aquarium

★ 4.0

Snorkel Mnemba Atoll for reef fish, try for dolphins, picnic on a sandbank, then swim in a sea-turtle lagoon near Nungwi.

“Amazing experience! The guides know what they’re doing to help you spot the dolphins/find star fish! The dolphin spotting was good but seemed quite stressful with a lot of boats looking for one lot of dolphins. Defo recommend this excursion as you get to see so much in only 5 hours!”

48 reviewsFrom $60.00by Nungwi Aquarium Adventures

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Snorkeling and swimming with dolphins in mnemba island

Snorkeling and swimming with dolphins in mnemba island - Price and what you really get for $80

15.Snorkeling and swimming with dolphins in mnemba island

★ 4.1

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…”

38 reviews4 - 5 hoursFrom $80by Langentours and adventure

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