13 Tours in Kizimkazi to Build a Week Around

1.Sea Turtle Swim at Kizimkazi Salaam Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 78 reviews · 1.5 - 4 hours · from $48Our pick

At Kizimkazi’s Salaam Cave, you swim beside sea turtles in a salt-water sanctuary and feed them seaweed. Local guide Luqman helps care for the turtles and explains their life cycle, habits, and home. Private hotel pickup, transport, entry, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your 5-star rating! We are glad you enjoyed your experience and hope to welcome you back again for another unforgettable experience! Warm Regards The Team at Beach & Safari Holidays”

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2.One way transfer from airport to hotel around 1hour drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews Top rated

Arrange a private Zanzibar taxi with Juma for an airport-to-hotel transfer or a day of sightseeing. The service covers pickup anywhere on the island, costs $68 per group of up to four, and includes bottled water and hand sanitizer. Your plans can be tailored to your schedule and interests.

“Great communication from Juma. Our pick up & drop off was easy. Juma also organised all the trips & transportation for our Zanzibar adventure.”

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3.Fullday trip to Pungume and Uzi Island for Snorkeling and more

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 42 reviews · from $189

From Kizimkazi, you sail to Pungume Reef for snorkeling, then relax on a white-sand bank with fruit and a seafood lunch. If the tide allows, the boat continues to Uzi Island for mangroves, coconut crabs, and possible red colobus monkeys. Dolphin sightings are possible, not guaranteed. Hotel pickup is included.

“Was a great time! Did not know initially that we would be a hop off like five to seven times for searching for the dolphins, but made it very exciting and fun! Just remember when they say JUMP!, jump off and look down for your dolphin friends :)”

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4.Private Sail to Pungume Sandbank with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $85

Travel from your Zanzibar hotel to Kikungwi, then sail toward Pungume Sandbank near Kizimkazi. Your English-speaking guide and captain look for dolphins before taking you to swim, snorkel, and enjoy a seafood BBQ. The private boat lets you set the pace, with guides such as Abdul or Iddi adding local knowledge when available.

“Superbe activité, le guide était savant. Il connaissait la biodiversité, l’histoire du pays… la croisière était calme privée et surtout plaisante. Merci beaucoup à notre guide.”

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5.Half-Day Dolphin & Snorkeling Tour in Mnemba Island Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $120

Start at 8:00 am with pickup from your Zanzibar beach hotel, then ride by private, air-conditioned transport to Matemwe Beach. A boat takes you toward Mnemba Atoll for snorkeling around coral gardens and possible sightings of dolphins, sea turtles, starfish, barracuda, and kingfish. Gear, water, snacks, and fees are included.

“Le snorkeling à Mnemba était incroyable, nous avons vu plusieurs poissons et les guides étaient super sympa. En revanche, sur la réservation il y avait écrit qu’on allait nager avec les dauphins alors que pas du tout, nous avons dû demaRead more”

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6.Mnemba Dolphin Tour, Clear Kayak, Cooking Class, Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $220

You’ll spend a full day moving between Zanzibar’s coast and spice farms, with hotel pickup, private transport, water, lunch, and a guide. The day includes Mnemba snorkeling, clear kayaking at Kendwa, spice tasting, a two-hour Swahili cooking class, and a short beach horse ride. Guides may include Mohamed, Ali, Abdul, or Andy.

“This was one of the best excursions I've ever experienced. From pick-up to drop-off, everything went smoothly. Our tour guide and driver, Mohamed and Ali, were exceptional. They picked us up on time and kept us engaged during the drive bRead more”

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7.Blue Lagoon, Rock Restaurant, Cave, and Beach Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 8 hours · from $130

Spend eight hours exploring Zanzibar’s south coast with a private guide, snorkeling at Blue Lagoon, visiting The Rock Restaurant, swimming in Kuza Cave, and relaxing at Paje Beach. Guides including Mohamed speak several languages. Fruit, soft drinks, equipment, entrance fees, and hotel transfers are included, but lunch is not.

“Mohammed est un super guide parlant le français, nous avons pu échanger sur pleins de sujets. Il connait tres bien son ile et est tres serviable. Je me suis bien amusé à ses côtés, specialement lors de notre excursion à la grotte de Kuza à faire des plongeons. Un grand merci à lui.”

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8.Dolphins tour and turtles swimming in kizimkazi

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $100

Join a local Kizimkazi guide, including Mohamed when available, for a five-hour private outing with dolphin watching, swimming, snorkeling gear, and a visit to Salaam Cave Aquarium. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, and transfers are included. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed, and the small boat may feel basic.

“La barca che abbiamo usato era piccola e un po' arrugginita, ma col mare calmo non ha dato problemi. Inizialmente non abbiamo avuto fortuna a trovare i delfini e sulla via del ritorno ci siamo fermati a fare un bagno fra pesci colorati, stelle marine e coralli. Mentre eravamo lì la nostra guida è stata avvertita che erano stati avvistati dei delfini in un'altra zona e ci ha portati lì benché fossimo a corto di tempo, consentendoci di vedere una coppia dei delfini saltare più volte a pochi metri dalla nostra barca. Questa deviazione ha fatto sì che tornassimo a riva quando la marea era già troppo bassa per muoversi…”

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9.Dolphins,snokerlling &/or sunset cruising tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 6 reviews · 3.5 - 9 hours · from $30Best value

From Nungwi, you can combine dolphin watching near Kizimkazi, snorkeling around Mnemba Island, and a traditional dhow sunset cruise. English-speaking guides, boat gear, fruit, and Nungwi-area transfers are included. Dolphin sightings and swimming are not guaranteed, and the full option can last up to nine hours.

“The trip was great. We couldn't get onto the Mmemba island, the dolphins got scared from all the boats so we couldn't swim with them. I have had the best fruit on this tour, juicy, sweet & fresh.. Yummy! The sunset cruise was amazing, with African traditional music and drums with a spectacular sunset. Recommended all agents to provide life jackets for their customers.”

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10.ZANZIBAR FISHING EXPRIENCE

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 6 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $86

You’ll leave your hotel or meet in Kizimkazi, board a Yamaha fiber speedboat, and spend four to six hours trolling, popping, and reef fishing. Guides provide rods, reels, lures, water, fruit, soft drinks, and safety instruction. Hotel pickup covers many Zanzibar beaches.

“Très bonne expérience guide sympa et expérimenté je suis très content j ai pris un thon jaune”

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11.Dolphin Tour, Jozani Forest, Prison Island, Island Pongwe

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $150

This private Zanzibar day tour combines a three-hour dolphin cruise from Kizimkazi, Jozani Forest, Prison Island, and Island Pongwe Restaurant. Your guide can speak English, German, French, Spanish, or Italian, with Ali named by one past guest. Hotel pickup, a private vehicle, and a private boat are included, while meals cost extra.

“Excurssions superbes ! Guide super et arrangeant. Très ponctuel. Je recommande +++ Respect du programme tout était parfait”

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12.swimming with dolphin in kizimkazi zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 3 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $45

Meet your guide in Kizimkazi for an early boat trip in search of dolphins. You get about two hours for dolphin watching and swimming, plus snorkeling gear, water, tropical fruit, and a choice of meeting point or optional pickup. The tour is led by a local Kizimkazi guide and can be arranged as a private group.

“I am disappointed, the mask they provided broke and I wasnt able to swim with any dolphine, this experience is called swimming with dolphins and I didnt get that due to their faulty equipment. I tried to explain to Mohammed, and ask if they can drive us to Salaam cave for free as a compensation. Salaam cave is a 10mins drive from where the dolphins are. We said we will pay for the entrance, just feel fair that at least they offer a free ride. However, he continued to wanna rip us off by first saying an extra 40-50 to drive to Salaam cave and wait for one hour (Salaam…”

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13.Mnemba Dolphin Tour, The Island Pongwe, Blue Lagoon, Starfish Tour, The Rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $135

Start at 8 am with private transport to Mnemba for snorkeling, dolphin sightings, tropical fruit, and a sandbank stop. Continue to The Island Pongwe, Blue Lagoon, Starfish Beach, and The Rock Restaurant. Guide Abdul has led at least one private outing, and lunch and dinner costs are extra.

“I was hesistant on booking this tour based on mixed reviews but I'm glad we did it. We had a fun filled day with Abdul visiting the many beaches and exploring the waters of Zanzibar. The water was so beautiful. Swimming with dolphins was Read more”

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