15 Swim with Dolphins in Tanzania Worth Flying For

1.Mnemba Island: Dolphin Swim & Snorkeling with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 591 reviews · 3.5 - 5 hours · from $21Our pick

Set out from Muyuni Beach with a local captain and guide for dolphin watching near Mnemba Island, reef snorkeling, fruit, and time by the sandbank. Guides such as Khamis, Ramadan, Ali, and Marco Polo have earned praise for helping nervous swimmers and filming underwater moments. Hotel pickup is available, and lunch can be added.

“We saw lots of dolphins above and below the water which was truly exciting to see. The warning of the feeling that you’re out hunting due to the nature of spotting dolphins and pods is true and I’m glad I knew before booking.”

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2.Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 412 reviews · from $55

Set out from Mama Mia Restaurant Beach, Nungwi, or Kendwa at 8:30 AM with a small group of up to eight. Captain Barnaba’s crew takes you to dolphin waters, Mnemba’s coral reefs, and a sandbank when tides allow. Guides such as Hassan, Ludo, and Ochu provide help in the water, with snorkeling gear included.

“This was an incredible experience. We went snorkelling first and then went on the boat to the other side of Mnemba island. The crew drove us near to where the dolphins were jumping in and out of the water and we were able to take videos of them while underwater. We loved it!”

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3.5-Hour Snorkeling, Swimming with Dolphins and Sea Turtles Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 48 reviews · from $60

Spend about five hours from Nungwi exploring Mnemba Atoll, snorkeling among reef fish, looking for dolphins, enjoying fruit and soft drinks on a sandbank, and swimming with sea turtles at Mnarani Aquarium. Suleiman and his crew may help arrange transport, but confirm pickup details before booking.

“Wonderful and memorable experience. Suleman and his crew were friendly, knowledgeable and we felt safe at all times.”

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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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5.Snorkeling and swimming with dolphins in mnemba island

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 38 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $80

You’ll take a traditional boat from Muyuni Beach or Nungwi toward Mnemba Atoll, search for wild dolphins, then snorkel at two reef spots with a guide. The 4 to 5 hour trip includes equipment, water, tropical fruit, and optional hotel transfers. Dolphin sightings are possible, not guaranteed.

“Amazing day overall, highly recommend. From the beginning we had a great driver, good music, good vibes. Our boat captain and his brothers were excellent, very knowledgeable and made us feel safe. The positive energy from the team was infectious. What a life they live swimming with Dolphins everyday. We saw multiple dolphin pods, got a bit of rain, got a bit of sunshine and we’ll be heading back with some iconic pictures and videos.”

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6.Snorkel Mnemba’s Reefs & Swim with Dolphins Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 36 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $40

Meet at Muyuni Beach for a 3 to 5 hour trip to the Mnemba reef zone. You’ll ride by van and speedboat, snorkel for about two hours with an English-speaking guide, and have fruit and water aboard. Dolphins may appear, but sightings and swimming are never guaranteed.

“So much fun and they let you do so much outside of what’s said.. very very nice and waited for us when we were late- such an amazing price for an awesome experience!!! DO THIS!!!”

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7.Swim with dolphin + Snorkel mnemba coral Reef

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 25 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $24

Leave by local boat from Nungwi at about 8:15 am for Mnemba Atoll. You’ll snorkel among coral, parrot-fish, tiger-fish and possible turtles, then look for dolphins before returning around noon. Gear, a guide, fruit and government tax are included in selected options. The island itself is private, so you view it from the water.

“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.”

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8.Luxury Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA and LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $130Top rated

You’ll leave Zanzibar City early for Matemwe Muyuni, then take a motorized boat toward Mnemba Island to search for dolphins and snorkel. Afterward, relax on a sandbank with tropical fruit, juice, water, and a beach lunch. Pickup, equipment, and private transport are included.

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9.Swimming with Dolphins and Snorkeling Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $120

Set out from Matemwe or Kizimkazi in a private boat with a captain who knows local dolphin areas. You will watch for dolphins in open water, snorkel above coral reefs, and enjoy fruit, snacks, and water before returning to shore. Hotel pickup is included from northern Unguja hotels.

“Die Tour war an für gut und interessant. Da es sich um eine Touristenattraktion handelt, ist der Andrang besonders groß, sodass alle 20-30 Boote gleichzeitig auf die Delfine stürmen, sobald diese sich an der Wasseroberfläche zeigen. Es wird das Gefühl einer Treibjagd erweckt. Sollte man dennoch Interesse an der Tour haben, würden wir empfehlen diese vor Ort im Hotel zu buchen, da es über Get your Guide doppelt so teuer ist. Dies gilt auf für alle anderen Aktivitäten. Die Prisonislandtour war sogar fast 3-mal so teuer im Vergleich zur vor Ort Buchung. Wir würden Get your Guide nicht nochmal verwenden.”

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10.Zanzibar Swimming with Dolphins and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $72

Start early from your hotel and ride a speedboat to Kizimkazi Mkunguni, where you may watch and swim near wild dolphins before snorkeling over a coral reef. Mohammed is one guide named in the tour details. Equipment, entrance fees, fruit, water, and hotel transfers are included, though boat traffic around dolphins can be a serious concern.

“If you want to start your morning with some action this is for you. Dolphin swim is with wild dolphins and is more ethical than caged ones. Also the tour guides were very respectful towards them and very kind to us in general. Support Kizimkazi and get a quick morning adrenaline rush and be back at your hotel in three hours!”

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11.Mnemba Island Snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $65

Meet in Stone Town for a private, five-hour outing to Mnemba Island. An English- or German-speaking guide leads you to the reef for snorkeling, then helps you search for dolphins. Equipment, entry fees, and fruit are included. Dolphin sightings depend on weather and timing, so an early start may help.

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12.swimming with dolphin in kizimkazi zanzibar

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

Start early from your chosen meeting point and ride by speedboat to Kizimkazi Mkunguni, where you spend about two hours watching and swimming near dolphins. The $45 price includes boat service, guide, entry fees, snorkeling gear, fruit, and water. Optional pickup and private groups are available.

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13.Half-day Dolphin Swim & Snorkeling Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $48

Set out from Zanzibar’s Unguja South Region for a 4 to 4.5-hour boat trip to dolphin-rich waters near Mnemba Island. Your English-speaking guide provides safety advice, snorkeling gear, fruit, water, and crew support. You may swim only when dolphins approach calmly. Mnemba Island landing is not included.

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14.Swimming with dolphins in kizimkazi

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $85

Start early from your hotel and ride a speedboat to Kizimkazi Mkunguni, where Mohammed or another local guide helps you look for dolphins and explains their behavior. You get about an hour on the water, with time for dolphin watching and swimming or snorkeling, before returning by boat. Pickup, equipment, entrance fees, and transfers are included.

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15.Mnemba Island Swim with Dolphins and Snorkeling (Sea food Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $100

Leave your Zanzibar hotel at 7:30 am for Matemwe and a private boat to Mnemba Island. Guide Ameena helps you look for dolphins, snorkel among coral and reef fish, enjoy fresh fruit on a sandbank, then stop for seafood lunch. Sightings are never guaranteed.

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