Dolphin trips · NUNGWI
The 9 best nungwi dolphin tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long you are on the water and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
From Nungwi or Muyuni, you will search for dolphins with guides such as Rasheed, snorkel Mnemba Atoll, pause at a sandbank, and enjoy fresh fruit or lunch. Expect 4.5 to 6 hours, changing sea conditions, and possible extra conservation fees.
“Good half day out. Found dolphins, stopped at two different places to snorkel and stopped in shallow water for a swim and fresh fruit.”
From Matemwe, you’ll cruise toward Mnemba Island with an English-speaking guide such as Lava Lava, Abdul, or Nasor, watch for dolphins, snorkel over coral, and enjoy fruit and water. The shared trip lasts about four to five hours, with hotel pickup available from Matemwe or Kiwengwa.
“We enjoyed this excursion. The guide and the rest of the crew really gave their best to make us feel welcome and to have a great fun.”
From Nungwi, take a dhow toward Mnemba for reef snorkelling, dolphin watching, fruit, and a clear-water sandbank stop. Guides speak English, French, Italian, and German. Pickup may be available, and private groups can be arranged. Dolphin sightings and swimming time are never guaranteed.
“Mnemba Island is stunning and the water is crystal clear enabling first class snorkelling, we also got to swim with dolphins”
Set out from Nungwi or Muyuni for a 3.5 to 6-hour boat trip to Mnemba Atoll. You’ll look for bottlenose and humpback dolphins, snorkel with a guide, eat fresh fruit, and add lunch if desired. Private trips can offer a calmer pace and more respectful dolphin viewing.
“we spent a very good time with them! è stato tutto molto bello, Fazhil è una guida attenta, disponibile e rispettoso verso gli ospiti, la natura e gli animali. Sempre sorridente ci ha spiegato e raccontato ogni cosa grazie ancora Fazhil. Grazie anche al mitico captain Philip, ci siamo immersi con i delfini e nuotato con loro rispettandoli e senza infastidirli! the best”
From Nungwi, cruise by dhow or speedboat toward Mnemba Atoll for dolphin watching and guided snorkeling. Expect coral reefs, tropical fish, possible sea turtles, fruit, drinks, and hotel pickup if selected. Mnemba Island itself is private, so you view it from the water.
“Very nice people. Loved the experience, totally recommend it. Quite a reasonable price compared to others with same tours”
Set out from Nungwi or Kendwa around 8:10 AM for a five-hour boat trip to Mnemba Atoll. You’ll look for wild dolphins, snorkel among coral and colorful fish, and receive gear, water, seasonal fruit, and guidance from a multilingual local crew. Hotel pickup is optional.
“Increíble!!!! Pudimos ver delfines y bañarnos con ellos. Estaban justo al lado. Incluso pudimos tocar uno. Ellos hacen su nado y con la barca les van siguiendo hasta que te dicen que ya te puedes tirar. Todas las excursiones por mucho que te dan opciones en español, NADA, todas son en inglés. Pero bueno, en esta poco hace falta hablar porque te llevan con la barca para tirarte al mar. Nosotras la recomendamos ya que tuvimos suerte y pudimos bañarnos con ellos. La hora de duración es aproximada. No hicimos 5h. No llegaron a 4h. Pero suficiente. A parte un chico iba mareado…así que volvimos antes. Recomendamos si eres de…”
From Nungwi, you’ll take a boat toward Mnemba Island with a guide, looking for dolphins before snorkeling near the island. Finish at Mnemba or Muyuni Beach, depending on the tide, with tropical fruit, swimming, and photo time. Ghandi has received special praise from one guest.
“Nous avons vu plein de dauphins, c’était génial. Une expérience hors du temps”
From Nungwi, take a local boat toward Mnemba Island for reef snorkeling, dolphin watching and a sandbank stop. An English-speaking guide such as Iddil Hajji leads the water activities, while pickup from Nungwi and Kendwa can be arranged. Equipment and marine fees depend on your booking option.
Join Bahari Magic Tours for a 4 to 4.5-hour boat trip from Zanzibar’s south coast. Search for wild dolphins, swim only when they approach calmly, snorkel with provided gear, and enjoy tropical fruit, water, and a sandbank stop near Mnemba Island.
Pick a hull, pick the water you want to be in, or decide whether you want them wild.
