The 8 Boat Trips in Nungwi That Justify the Price

1.Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 152 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $35Our pick

Meet your captain at The Mora beach in Matemwe between 8:30 and 9:00 for a shared boat trip to Mnemba Island. Snorkel over coral, watch for dolphins and turtles, and enjoy fruit and water on board. Guides such as Lava Lava, Abdul, and Lil Nasr have helped make this a friendly, photo-filled half-day outing.

“Super happy we booked this tour. The tour starts at the end of the road and we stay at the Mora so we just walk to meet the guide. They provide all the gears needed for snorkeling and nice life vest on board. We initially took a small boat then transferred to bigger dhow Boat which is a lot more comfortable for 10 people. The first stop was to find dolphins which our guide took our camera and took 11 minutes amazing video. We then went to sandbar and did snorkeling. The water is so beautiful and clear but the site to snorkeling is so so. The service on board…”

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2.Nungwi Sunset Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 39 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $19

From Nungwi Beach, Uforo Tour and Travel takes you out on the dhow Kilimanjaro for a 2.5-hour sunset sail. Expect Indian Ocean views, seasonal fruit, loud live drumming, traditional dancing, and an optional swim near the end. Hotel pickup is available around Nungwi, with extra transport charges from farther locations.

“Lovely experience. Drummers and singers are loud if you sit near the front of the boat, so sit near the back if you have sensitive ears.”

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3.Maasai village Tour with Sunset Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 32 reviews · 3 - 5.5 hours · from $52

Meet a Maasai guide at Maasai World Village, learn about customs and daily life, and try traditional clothing. Then board a shared dhow near Nungwi Beach for sunset, fruit, and a possible swim. Daniel is one named guide praised for friendly service. Bring a towel, since boarding can mean walking through water.

“Goed, maasai dorp heel interessant en goede uitleg. Bij de boot moet je betalen voor je eten en drinken, alleen 1 ronde fruit, hou daar rekening mee. Je kunt pinnen en contant.”

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4.Mnemba Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Dolphine

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 17 reviews · 5 hours · from $28

Set out from Nungwi or Kendwa around 8:10 AM for a five-hour boat trip to Mnemba Island. You’ll look for wild dolphins, snorkel among coral and colorful fish, and receive equipment, water, seasonal fruit, and local guidance. Hotel pickup is optional, and dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed.

“This activity is nice if you are a good swimmer i was not a good swimmer so as my friends and the boat had many people it was each person for himself the tour guide are supposed to assist those who are not very good and help them see the dolphins but unfortunately they were just jumping in the water together with the good swimmers watching dolphins and i was not so pleased on that then the snorkeling part it was great as they tried to assist whit a float for bad swimmers. The experience is amazing and they give fruit and water it was a lovely day met lovely…”

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5.Guided Sunset Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 16 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Meet at Nungwi Inn Beach Restaurant near The Z Hotel for a three-hour dhow cruise timed around sunset. You’ll walk Nungwi’s white-sand beach, board a traditional wooden dhow, enjoy music, and watch the sun sink over the Indian Ocean. Bring cash, expect to wade through seawater, and do not count on drinks or hotel transfers being included.

“Fantastic energy! For all crew members, you are the best!”

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6.SUNSET DHOW CRUISE EXPERIENCE

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · from $30

Join a shared wooden dhow from Nungwi Beach for a late-day sail along Zanzibar’s north coast. You’ll watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean, enjoy tropical fruit and local snacks, and hear traditional music with an international group. English, German, Italian, and French support is available.

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7.Sunset Dhow Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $14Best value

You will sail from Nungwi on a traditional dhow for about three hours, with roughly two hours on the water. A local English-speaking guide, cultural music, dancing, and fresh seasonal fruit accompany the sunset cruise. Hotel pickup may be arranged, and transfers from outside Nungwi cost extra.

“Your recommendation means the world to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again for more adventures!”

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8.Nungwi Village Tour with Lunch and Optional Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $160

Spend four hours exploring northern Zanzibar with a local village guide. Visit Mnarani Aquarium, see green and hawksbill turtles, walk Nungwi Beach, watch dhow boats being built, and eat a Swahili lunch. Add a sunset sail from Kendwa for a memorable finish. English and Swahili guides are available.

“Keeping time was an issue Otherwise the guide was very informative and polite”

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