Where to Go: the 4 Best Nungwi Dolphin Watching Tours

1.Mnemba Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour

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

Set out from Nungwi or Muyuni with guides such as Rasheed for dolphin watching, reef snorkeling, and a sandbank stop with fresh fruit. You may see bottlenose or humpback dolphins, colorful fish, starfish, and clear water. Hotel pickup, lunch, and private tours depend on the option you choose.

“Good half day out. Found dolphins, stopped at two different places to snorkel and stopped in shallow water for a swim and fresh fruit.”

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2.Matemwe: Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Trip

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

Join a shared morning boat trip from Matemwe to the waters around Mnemba Island for dolphin watching, snorkeling, swimming, fresh fruit, and clear turquoise water. Guides such as Lava Lava, Abdul, Lil Nasr, and Nasor have helped make the trip memorable. Expect a 20 to 45 minute wait before departure and a $10 island fee paid locally.

“we had a really nice trip, saw a lot of dolphins! friendly crew! highly recommend this trip to everyone”

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3.FROM NUNGWI; MNEMBA SNORKELING AND DOLPHIN TOUR

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

From Nungwi, take a dhow toward Mnemba for coral, fish, dolphin sightings, and a shallow-water sandbank. Snorkeling gear, a guide, life jacket, and fresh fruit are included. Hotel pickup may be available, and private groups can be arranged. Expect sea spray, wet bags, and changing dolphin activity.

“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 Island&Dolphin Swim With Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 39 reviews · 3.5 - 6 hours · from $18Best value

Boat from Nungwi or Muyuni to dolphin waters and Mnemba Atoll for guided snorkeling, fruit on a sandbank, and an optional lunch. Guides may speak English, German, French, Italian, or Swahili. Private trips are available, and the actual Mnemba Island is not open to visitors.

“we spent a very good time with them! è stato tutto molto bello, Fazhil è una guida attenta, disponibile e rispettoso verso gli ospiti, la natura e gli animali. Sempre sorridente ci ha spiegato e raccontato ogni cosa grazie ancora Fazhil. Grazie anche al mitico captain Philip, ci siamo immersi con i delfini e nuotato con loro rispettandoli e senza infastidirli! the best”

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