6 Snorkeling Trips in Nungwi to Build a Week Around

1.Mnemba Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 352 reviews · 4.5 - 6 hours · from $40Our pick

Set out from Nungwi or Muyuni for a 4.5 to 6 hour boat trip near Mnemba Island. Look for bottlenose and humpback dolphins, snorkel with a guide over coral reefs, then relax in shallow water with fresh tropical fruit. Rasheed is often the guide, and hotel pickup, lunch, and private options depend on your booking.

“Rasheed was an excellent guide. He was friendly, fun and made sure we enjoyed our day! We saw some amazing colourful fish and managed to swim with the dolphins. I wish we had time to go again.”

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2.Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Trip

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

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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3.MNEMBA SNORKELING AND DOLPHIN TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 49 reviews · 6 minutes - 6 hours · from $45

From Nungwi, you travel by boat to the Mnemba area for coral-reef snorkeling, dolphin watching, fruit, and a stop at a clear-water sandbank. The tour suits beginners who are comfortable in the sea, with gear, a life jacket, and a snorkeling guide included. Hotel pickup, private groups, and four guide languages are available.

“The boat driver did a great job tracking the dolphins and we got three jumps out of the boat to swim next to them”

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4.Mnemba Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 31 reviews · 6 hours · from $15Best value

Set out from Nungwi by dhow or speedboat for dolphin watching and guided snorkeling near Mnemba Atoll. You will see coral reefs, tropical fish, starfish, and possibly sea turtles. Pickup, equipment, refreshments, lunch, and marine fees depend on the option you choose. Mnemba Island itself is off-limits.

“This Mnemba Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour was absolutely amazing from start to finish! The team was super friendly, professional, and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable. We started the morning with a scenic boat ride over crystal-clear turquoise waters — and seeing the dolphins swimming freely beside the boat was pure magic! 🐬✨ After the dolphin encounter, we went snorkeling around Mnemba Atoll, and the underwater world was breathtaking — colorful coral reefs, schools of tropical fish, and even a few sea turtles! The guides were patient, helpful, and showed us the best spots. It was truly one of the best experiences in Zanzibar — relaxing, exciting, and full…”

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5.Baraka Aquarium Feed, Swim & Snorkel with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 27 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Meet rescued sea turtles at Baraka Natural Aquarium near Nungwi. You can feed them seaweed, swim in their natural tidal pool, and hear how the center protects local turtles. The visit is private, guided, and listed at two hours, though the actual time in the water may vary. Hotel pickup, entry, and equipment access are included.

“We would have liked to snorkel for longer but was super fun.”

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6.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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