Tanzania · MNEMBA SNORKELING TRIPS
The atoll is private, the water around it is not, and the dolphins pass early. These 15 trips are compared on departure time, how long the boat sits over the reef, whether gear and lunch are in the price, and how crowded the anchorage gets by ten.
Snorkel Mnemba Atoll, track dolphins without chasing, and relax on a disappearing sandbank from Kendwa in 4 hours.
“cruel was generus and they want s to enjoy the dolphins . totally deserve 5 stars .”
Swim with wild dolphins near Mnemba Island, snorkel Mnemba Atoll, then relax on white sand. Optional lunch and hotel pickup.
“Amazing! Recommend that The tour guide and the driver and everyone were so incredibly nice”
Morning snorkeling at Mnemba Marine Conservation Area plus a chance to swim with dolphins, with pickup, small group size, and mobile tickets.
“I had the best time of my life, my tour guide was absolutely amazing and lovely I had a grand time it was amazing awesome and excellent best words I can use to describe please book with them it’s so worth it you will have the time of your life”
Swim with dolphins near Mnemba Atoll, snorkel a coral reef with a guide, then relax on a Zanzibar sandbank with fruit and beach views.
“The day was great, picked up in a lovely car with a friendly driver. Was taken up towards the boat where we met Radsheed who was the most helpful and pleasant young man. Had a great trip seeing the fish, chose not to see the dolphins as the ocean was so choppy due to the high winds. Fruit on the boat was lovely and had a great dinner on the beach. Great experience 5*”
Half-day Mnemba Island dolphin and snorkeling boat trip from Matemwe. Spot dolphins, snorkel clear reefs, and snack on fresh fruit.
“It was great. Pretty choppy waters so not great if sea sick. Could have been fed more”
Private full-day Zanzibar tour: Mnemba Atoll snorkeling, sea turtles in Salaam Cave, Prison Island tortoises, and The Rock Restaurant views.
“Both our guide and driver were very welcoming, polite, happy and knowledgeable about not only the excursions but also the area in general and they were very forthcoming in informing us.”
Snorkel at Mnemba Island from Zanzibar with boat transfers and lunch in about 6 hours. Private viewing, coral, fish, and great service.
“Abdul showed us a great time. We got good dolphin sightings and snorkeling, fish fruit and lunch were delicious.”
Private dolphin watching, Mnemba Island Reef snorkeling, and a sandbank swim from Zanzibar, with transfers, snacks, and gear included.
“Incroyable je suis tellement heureuse de cette Demi journée, le guide était parfaitement à l'heure , il m'a fais visiter la Ville pendant la route vers le port il m'a fait découvrir des musiques d'ici et d'autres pays d'Afrique, on a beaucoup discuté ça a été très agréable je me sentais a l'aise et heureuse le paysage était MAGNIFIQUE il n'y a pas de mots assez fort pour le décrire merci pour cette visite privée vous êtes incroyable”
Snorkel Mnemba Atoll’s protected waters near Zanzibar with hotel pickup, a private boat charter, seafood lunch, and turtles, rays, and lionfish.
“Great trip out snorkeling. Beautiful fish and coral. Terrific tour guide, Hassan. Delicious lunch. Definitely recommend 😊”
Half-day Mnemba trip from Kendwa or Nungwi for dolphin time, top snorkeling, and a possible low-tide sandbank relax.
“Incredible snorkeling and respectful dolphin watching – thank you Juma! I was unsure about the dolphin part of the Mnemba tour, but our guide Juma completely changed my mind. He made sure the boat kept a respectful distance and never chased the dolphins — which made the experience feel natural and meaningful. The highlight for me was the snorkeling: crystal-clear water, vibrant fish, and beautiful coral. Absolutely unforgettable! Juma was professional, passionate, and clearly cares about marine life. Just be aware: the sea can get rough, so not ideal if you get seasick. Highly recommend this tour !Read more”
Mnemba dolphin and snorkel from Matemwe, Pwani, Kwingwa or Uroa. 4-hour small group with dolphin swims, Mnemba reef snorkel.
“Juma was a great guide and a lot of fun. He was cautious and looked after everybody”
Snorkel Mnemba Island off Zanzibar, with a chance to swim with dolphins, a BBQ lunch onboard, sandbank time, and a sunset sail back.
“This was 100% worth it! Never have I ever seen such beautiful beaches. What I liked about this was it was private, when you're on the water you'll see other boats crammed with people. The lunch was great, 10/10!”
Snorkel Mnemba Atoll near Zanzibar City on a private boat with colorful reef fish, possible bottlenose dolphins, and included drinks.
“Our guide Ally was very friendly, explained a lot about Zanzibar, the trip, what we’ll see, etc. We chased some dolphins with the other boats and had the opportunity to swim with them if we wanted to. Afterwards we headed for some snorkelRead more”
Private half-day Mnemba Island tour with dolphin spotting, guided snorkeling in Menai Bay, sandbank swim time, and lunch.
“Lamentablemente muy mal. Estuvimos solos porque el guía que se presentó venía con otra familia que había cogido también guía privado y además no hablaba español. Fuimos solos en la barca a “ver” delfines. Imposible entre tantas barcRead more”
Snorkel Mnemba Island from Nungwi, then spend time with dolphins in their natural habitat, with gear, fruit, and guided boat time.
“Mnemba Island is stunning and the water is crystal clear enabling first class snorkelling, we also got to swim with dolphins”
Every kind of day out between the crater rim and the reef.
