The 8 Best Private Dolphin Charters in Tanzania

1.Private Dolphin Tour and Snorkeling at Mnemba Island reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 104 reviews · from $104Our pick

You’ll combine dolphin watching, Mnemba Reef snorkeling, and a sandbank swim on a private three-hour outing with The Sultan Tours. Ahmed and Msomali are praised for patient help, while transport and communication can vary. Equipment, fruit, water, and hotel transfers are included.

“Horrible experience. Driver came 1h late. We were with the dolphin not even 5 minutes. I would not recommand this trip. It’s actually worth 0 start !”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $120Top rated

Set out from Kendwa at 9:00 a.m. on a traditional dhow for Mnemba’s clear water, coral reefs, colorful fish, a seafood and chicken barbecue, and a low-tide sandbank stop. The crew, including guides such as Matthias, Mbwana, Yusef, and Musa, also helps with snorkeling and dolphin encounters.

“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”

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3.Zanzibar: Swimming with Dolphins and Snorkeling Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $120

Set out by private boat from Matemwe or Kizimkazi to look for dolphins in open water, then snorkel above coral reefs with fruit, snacks, and water provided. An English-speaking captain leads the 3-hour outing, with pickup available from hotels in northern Unguja.

“Such an unbelievable experience!! A true highlight of our trip to Zanzibar and a must even if you aren’t going to jump in to swim with them.”

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4.Private Full-Day: Dolphin & Monkey Jungle Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $130

Start early from your Zanzibar beach hotel for a private day with dolphin watching near Mnemba Island, Jozani Forest’s red colobus monkeys, and Kuza Cave. Bakari handles transport and timing, while local guides lead the forest visit. Lunch is not included.

“Booked this trip online and a great experience. Bakari communicated perfectly and was timely all the way. Had as much time as needed at each stop on my tour. Also, used him for airport transportation at the end of my trip. The only thing I'll Read more”

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5.A Half Day Private Dolphins And Snorkeling Tour To Mnemba Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $83Best value

Start at 8:00 am with pickup, then head to coral reefs near Mnemba Island for fish viewing and a chance to swim near bottlenose dolphins. Snorkeling gear, water, entrance fees, a guide, and a sandbank fruit stop are included. The tour is private for your group.

“Our Zanzibar holidays have gone really well Thanks to Zanzibar Crystal Tours & Safaris. Everything was great and we truly enjoyed our trip. See you again soon. Hakuna Matata.”

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6.Full-Day Guided private Dolphins tour+ Monkeys + Stone town &spice Farm Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $130

Spend 10 private hours exploring Zanzibar by road and sea. Search for dolphins near Mnemba, snorkel among reef fish, meet Jozani’s red colobus monkeys, visit Tangawizi Spice Farm, then tour Stone Town’s market, museums, palaces, and historic church.

“The distance between activities are too far especially in the extremely humid weather. Guides were friendly.”

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7.Full – Day Private Zanzibar Tour with dolphins & Sunset Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $135

Start at 8:30 am with a private guide and boat trip to Mnemba Atoll for two snorkeling sessions and a possible dolphin encounter. Enjoy fruit, soft drinks, and local snacks, then visit Baraka Natural Aquarium in Nungwi before ending at Kendwa Beach. Guides include Beka and Abu-Baker.

“The trip was very fun and impressive cause we saw so much different fish and other aquatic animal like dolphin and even one turtle quickly. We swim with the dolphins and then we go snorkeling in little coral zone with many different fish it was Read more”

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8.Dolphin watching and Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $89

Set out from Matemwe Beach in a private boat with a guide such as Julio, watch for wild dolphins, snorkel around Mnemba Atoll, and finish on a sandbank with fresh fruit and bottled water. Hotel pickup, transport, and snorkeling equipment are included.

“Welcome to Zanzibar , discover the artractives places to visit, @vuaizanzinar is your guide who organise the all trips. Welcome Verry good job , icrease the knowledge and skill of marine”

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