About this experience
Increase your chances of spotting some of Tanzania’s rarest marine life (e.g. swimming with bottlenose dolphins.) during a snorkeling tour that takes you to some of the best wildlife-watching spots around Mnemba Island and also enjoying seafood lunch BBQ.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 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
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Zanzibar Tropical Fruits
- Motorboat
- Lunch
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Local Guide
Itinerary and highlights
Activities begin at 9:30 AM with a motorboat departure from Mama Mia Restaurant Beach or from the northern beaches of Zanzibar (Kendwa or Nungwi). Pickup starts 40 minutes before the boat departs. The boat ride takes about 45 minutes from Mama Mia Restaurant Beach or the northern beaches (Nungwi and Kendwa).
The first stop will be at the Dolphin Point, where guests will have the opportunity to swim with dolphins. Afterward, we’ll head to the Mnemba Marine Conservation Area for snorkeling on the vibrant coral reef, home to a variety of colorful fish species, such as Nemo, Dory, Grouper, Zebra fish, Cornet fish, Rainbow fish, Moray eel, Trumpet fish, and more.
Next, we’ll visit the sandbank, though its appearance depends on the sea tide. Lunch will then be served either at the Mnemba disappearing sandbank or on Muyuni Beach. After lunch, guests can relax on the sandbank or Muyuni Beach. After long relaxation at Mnemba Disappearing sandbank or Muyuni beach this will be the end of our tour, we will proceed by taking the client back to the meeting point at Mama Mia Restaurant
The trip runs from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
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Meeting and pickup information
- We meet at Mama Mia restaurant at the beach side all my clients can wait Mama mia at the stairs
- For those who are taking accommodation at the South, South East, West, South West of Zanzibar our meeting point will be at the beach side of Mama Mia Restaurant, Nungwi. If your are at Nungwi, Kendwa, Kiwengwa, Pwani Mchangani and Matemwe, we will Pick you up and drop you at your hotels receptions / beach / outside hotel parking point (Pick Up and Drop off included).
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Italian — 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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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If your are at Nungwi, Kendwa, Kiwengwa, Pwani Mchangani and Matemwe, we will Pick you up and drop you at your hotels receptions / beach / outside hotel parking point (Pick Up and Drop off included).
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