About this experience
Get to discover many hidden breathing corals with crystal clear water which gives good visibility in seeing the sea bed environment, Tumbatu is famous for the untouched corals which are well conserved by Zanzibar marine conservationist. If you want to have peace of mind and no crawdad area, this is the best alternative option that you may find in our Zanzibar tour activity list.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr–4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr–4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Bottled water
- Boat
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Local Guide
Not included
- Tips & Gratitude
Itinerary and highlights
We start our tour by swimming with dolphins near Nungwi beach coast north of Zanzibar island
After doing swimming with dolphins at Nungwi beach coast, we then continue our adventure cruising north west of Zanzibar island to one of the most amazing small isles called tumbatu, we will do snorkeling near the Tumbatu island, discover the beautiful corals that are scattered with beautiful marine species.
Meeting and pickup information
- We meet at the beach side of Mama Mia Restaurant at Nungwi
- If you are not in Kendwa or Nungwi, then we must meet at a meeting point known as Mama Mia Restaurant which is located at Nungwi, if you need taxi transportation we can arrange it for you with additional cost, otherwise you can come with your own transport.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Captain Barnaba Excursions
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for seasick travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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