Tanzania · TOURS IN KENDWA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 tours in Kendwa that hold up on price, each with its cost, its traveller verdict and the one thing to settle before you commit.
Set out from Mama Mia near Kendwa at 8:30 a.m. with an English-speaking crew such as Hassan, Ludo, Abra, or Hamis. Look for dolphins on the way to Mnemba Atoll, snorkel over coral reefs, and stop at a disappearing sandbank for fresh fruit. The crew aims to keep a respectful distance from dolphins.
“Definitely worth it and the guide was really good and helpful”
Set out at 8:30 from Nungwi or Kendwa by fiber boat for open-ocean dolphin watching, coral-reef snorkeling, and a possible sandbank stop near Mnemba Island. Guides including Juma, Fau, Issac, and Tarzan are praised for careful, friendly help. Fresh fruit, water, equipment, conservation fees, and return transport are included.
“Very nice half day trip, seen dolphins and starfishes. Start and end near the hotel, nothing bad to say.”
Meet in Kendwa for a safety briefing, then ride a futuristic jet car across Zanzibar’s turquoise water. Drive yourself or sit back while a professional drone records your session. The 15-minute option includes about 5 to 10 minutes of drone footage, with edited photos and video delivered the next day. Pickup is available in Kendwa, Nungwi, and Kidoti.
“It was magnificent. It feels like you're floating on water. The videos were so beautiful. I recommend this company”
From Nungwi or Kendwa, you’ll take a RIB boat to Tumbatu Island for coral-reef snorkeling, open-water swimming, and time on a sand bank. English-speaking guides such as Isaac share local stories and help you find calm water and fish. The trip lasts three hours and includes transfers, equipment, fruit, and government fees.
“The guides where chill and good vibes! I would like to highlight this, but about the company administration, not that much. They informed to the guides the wrong number of people, and we had to stop to get more masks and fins. The last point is about the boat engine maintenance, an important think to be looked after”
Set out from Nungwi or Kendwa at 9:00 for a four-hour English-guided boat trip to the Mnemba conservation area. You will look for dolphins, snorkel over coral reefs, and stop at a disappearing sandbank if the tide allows. Fruit, soft drinks, equipment, conservation fees, and boat transport are included.
“Buona escursione, buon itinerario, mare stupendo, guida ottima! Da migliorare l'organizzazione al punto pick-up dato che abbiamo aspettato 25 minuti prima che si presentasse qualcuno, oltre ad un ulteriore ritardo causato da altri ospiti. A parte questo l'escursione è andata bene!”
Meet at Muyuni Beach for a 3 to 5 hour Mnemba reef trip with an English speaking guide, boat rides, snorkeling gear, fruit, and water. You will explore clear coastal waters and may spot dolphins, but swimming with them is not guaranteed. Private and small group options are available.
“Veldig kjekke guider, flott, romslig og ren transport, gøy opplevelse. Litt mye folk til tider, men kanskje som forventet på slike turer.”
From Splash Paradise, your instructor gives a safety briefing, fits your life jacket, and leads you onto Kendwa’s clear water. Ride along the shore, pass beach resorts, head toward Tumbatu Island, and return by a straight coastal run. Sessions last 15 minutes to one hour, with optional drone photos and sunset timing.
“Such lovely waters made the whole experience a dream. The service was really nice , I believe for a 15min ride the price was quite fair.”
Paddle a transparent kayak for 30 minutes near Nungwi Beach, close to Gold Zanzibar hotel. Staff provide a safety briefing, paddles, and life jackets. You may spot fish, coral, and starfish below, though the activity area is limited and no guide is named.
“This is a scam, I never visited the activity. The owner of this activity asked me weird questions if i am alone, and who i am with together it was very weird. And then he said that he took a look at my work website and talk about my nude pictures. I did not ask him anything about doing this. He went online and look at my pictures and talk to me about this and ask me if we can chat together. Really unprofessional. All I wanted was just to book a activity. I said I am not doing the activity with him because I dont feel comfortable with him…”
Take a private three-hour boat trip from Kendwa or Nungwi to the waters around Tumbatu Island. You get snorkeling gear, a life jacket, fruit, water, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking guide, with time to snorkel and relax. Landing on the island depends on tide, sea conditions, and the day’s arrangements.
“Siamo stati un po' sfortunati, causa bassa marea non siamo riusciti a sbarcare sull'isola e a goderci una spiaggia bellissima tutta per noi! Per lo snorkeling abbiamo avuto paura di tuffarci causa avvistamento di un banco di meduse. Mi dispiace, ma sicuramente è un escursione che vale la pena fare e soprattutto la guida è stata gentile e ha capito la situazione.”
Spend eight hours with a private guide exploring Mnemba’s reefs, searching for dolphins, walking through Jozani Forest, and swimming with sea turtles. Guides such as Hassan, Harith, Salum, and Mohammed have led this route. Bring a towel, sunscreen, cash for lunch, and patience for changing wildlife conditions.
“Det var en fantastisk dag med många fina minnen och intryck. Väldigt bra arrangerat och vår guide Salum var mycket trevlig och informativ.”
From Nungwi, you sail about 45 minutes to Mnemba Atoll for guided snorkeling among coral, colorful fish, and possible turtles. The trip also seeks out dolphins, though several boats may gather around them. Snorkeling gear, a guide, fruit, and government tax are included only when your chosen option says so.
“Activité à faire si vous visitez zanzibar ! Attention nous avions demandé un guide français mais ça n’a pas été le cas. L’activité aux dauphins était moyenne car oui on en voit mais nous sommes 20 bateaux autour d’eux en train de les encercler ce qui fait un peu mal au cœur. Autrement, Mnemba island et le snorkelling ont été au top et les guides vous accompagnent dans l’eau pour vous montrer les récifs à voir absolument, le plateau de fruits était excellent.”
At Skydive Zanzibar in Kendwa, you’ll complete a short briefing before a tandem jump from 10,000 feet with an international instructor. Expect about 30 seconds of free fall, 5 to 10 minutes beneath the parachute, and a white-sand beach landing. Photos and video are included and delivered the same day.
“Increíble experiencia que hay que vivir por lo menos una vez en la vida !!! Lo pasamos súper bien y los instructores son súper profesionales , tu vida está en sus manos y saben hacer excelente su trabajo . 😁 Volvería a repetirlo sin dudarlo !!”
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