12 Swim with Dolphins Experiences in Tanzania That Fill Up First

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 591 reviews · 3.5 - 5 hours · from $21Our pick

Set out from Muyuni Beach or choose hotel pickup for a half-day boat trip near Mnemba Island. Local guides such as Khamis, Ali, Ramadan, and Marco Polo lead dolphin watching, reef snorkeling, fruit stops, and an optional Swahili or seafood lunch.

“We had an excellent time on this activity. We got to see dolphins and fish. The two men did a fantastic job keeping the energy up and providing us with information about the animals.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 48 reviews · from $60

Spend about five hours from Nungwi exploring Mnemba Atoll with a small group of up to seven. Snorkel among reef fish, look for dolphins, picnic on fruit and soft drinks at a sandbank, then swim with sea turtles at a natural lagoon. Suleiman and his crew arrange the day.

“I wish I could split the day and rate it as separate experiences. Sea Turtles - 5 stars - amazing! This was so special. We were taken off the boat and walked a short distance to the aquarium and into the lagoon. The guy who met us was friendRead more”

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3.Zanzibar: Mnemba Island&Dolphin Swim With Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 39 reviews · 3.5 - 6 hours · from $18Best value

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”

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4.Snorkeling and swimming with dolphins in mnemba island

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 38 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $80

Set out from Muyuni Beach or Nungwi for a 4 to 5 hour boat trip around Mnemba Atoll. You will search for wild dolphins, snorkel at two reef spots, visit a sandbank, and enjoy fruit and water. Hotel pickup, private groups, and English, French, or German guides are available.

“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 a bit of rain, got a bit of sunshine and we’ll be heading back with some iconic pictures and videos.”

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5.Snorkel Mnemba’s Reefs & Swim with Dolphins Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 36 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $40

Spend 3 to 5 hours traveling from Muyuni Beach to Mnemba’s reef by van and speedboat. Snorkel with a guide, look for tropical fish and dolphins, and enjoy fruit and water on board. Dolphin encounters are possible but never promised.

“Amazing, we had issues with getting to the beach as we did not book transport through the company. I would advise getting their transport. They waited for us for hours, and still we had the most amazing time with our guides”

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6.Luxury Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA and LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $130Top rated

Set out from Zanzibar City to Matemwe Muyuni for a private half-day sea trip. With guide Abu, you search for dolphins by motorized water taxi, snorkel near Mnemba Island, visit a sandbank, taste tropical fruit, and finish with lunch on the beach.

“decevant, il etait noté sur l'annonce de l'activité dejeuner, fruits de mer, nous n'avons eu que fruits jus et eau (abu nous a dit que le gouvernement n'autorisé plus cela mais dans ce cas supprimez le de l'annonce c'est mensonger), il etait noté eRead more”

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7.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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8.Zanzibar Swimming with Dolphins and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $72

Start early from your Zanzibar hotel and ride a speedboat to Kizimkazi Mkunguni for dolphin watching and a possible swim with wild dolphins. Afterward, stop at a coral reef for snorkeling among colorful fish. Mohammed is one guide named in the feedback, and respectful wildlife conduct matters here.

“If you want to start your morning with some action this is for you. Dolphin swim is with wild dolphins and is more ethical than caged ones. Also the tour guides were very respectful towards them and very kind to us in general. Support Kizimkazi and get a quick morning adrenaline rush and be back at your hotel in three hours!”

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9.Mnemba Island Snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $65

You’ll leave from Stone Town for Mnemba Island, where an English or German guide leads snorkeling among coral and fish before a dolphin-searching swim. The private tour lasts about five hours, includes equipment, entry fees, and fruit, and costs $65 per person.

“The tour company was fine but the experience is not very good. The snorkeling is in a very small reef area without much to see but the fish attracted by the guides feeding them. The dolphin swimming is a farce, 2 or 3 dolphins pursued by 30 Read more”

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10.Zanzibar: Half-day Dolphin Swim & Snorkeling Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $48

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.

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11.Swimming with dolphins in kizimkazi

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $85

Set out from Zanzibar’s south coast with a local Kizimkazi guide, including Mohammed, on a four-hour private dolphin trip. A speedboat takes you to Kizimkazi Mkunguni for about an hour of dolphin watching, with snorkeling gear, pickup, and return transport included.

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12.Mnemba Island Swim with Dolphins and Snorkeling (Sea food Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $100

Start at 7:30 am from your Unguja hotel and sail from Matemwe toward Mnemba Island. With guide Amina or Ameena, look for dolphins, snorkel among coral and colorful fish, enjoy fresh fruit on a sandbank, then stop for a seafood lunch.

“Had an amazing day trip with Amina, who was such a pleasure to be around. She had great insight, attitude, and very attentive. Not only did she answer all my many questions, she ensured I was have a great time.”

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