Overview

Swimming with dolphins in Zanzibar promises an enchanting experience where you can connect with these graceful creatures in their natural marine playground.

Our guided tours take you to where dolphins frolic in their natural habitat, offering a chance to swim alongside these majestic creatures.

Our tours prioritize responsible interaction, ensuring minimal disturbance to the dolphins and their environment, while providing you with an enriching and unforgettable experience.

Join us for an ethical and thrilling dolphin encounter that will create lasting memories of your Zanzibar journey.

It is worth noting that there are two prime locations for dolphin tours in Zanzibar i.e Mnemba Island and Kizimkazi  but we prefer to take you to Mnemba Island due to the following reasons; 

The Mnemba Island Adventure

Mnemba Island, a private island off the northeast coast of Zanzibar, is renowned for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life.

Our Mnemba Dolphins Tour is designed to give you an up-close and personal encounter with the playful dolphins that call these waters home.

You’ll have the chance to snorkel in the pristine waters around Mnemba Island, exploring the stunning coral gardens and colorful fish that make this area a snorkeling paradise.

Best time to see dolphins 

The best time to see dolphins in Zanzibar, particularly around Mnemba Island, is early in the morning (from 6:00 to 9:00 A.m.). Dolphins are often more active during the morning hours when they are feeding and playing in the calm waters.

We recommend to plan this tour for the morning to increase your chances of encountering these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.

Booking and Transportation Options

Booking your Dolphin Tour is simple and hassle-free. You can use our booking form, or you can call or WhatsApp us directly.

We accept various payment options to accommodate our guests’ preferences. Payment methods typically include credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), bank transfers, and cash. 

For your convenience, we provide comfortable transportation options directly from your accommodation.

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Key Tour Highlights

  • Wild Dolphin Encounters: Swim alongside wild dolphins in their natural habitat around Mnemba Island.
  • Guided Snorkeling: Explore vibrant coral reefs and marine life during guided snorkeling sessions.
  • Scenic Boat Ride: Journey from Stone Town Zanzibar to Mnemba Island with stunning views and dolphin-spotting opportunities.
  • Tropical Fruits; Mangoes, Bananas, Pineapple, Watermelon etc.
  • Seafoods BBQ (Extra costs); Octopus, Lobsters, Squids, Prawns, etc.

Swimming with Dolphins in Zanzibar Price

No. of People
Price per person
1 Person
$83
2-6 People
$53
7-14 People
$38
15-25 People
$33
25+ People
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Please Note: Transport costs are not included in these prices as they vary depending on the location of your hotel. Kindly contact us, and we will provide you with the price including the transfer based on your hotel’s location. Thank you!

Price Includes

What to Bring

  • Swimwear: Bring comfortable swimwear for snorkeling and swimming activities.
  • Sun Protection: Pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to shield yourself from the sun.
  • Towel: Carry a towel for drying off after snorkeling and swimming.
  • Waterproof Camera: Capture the amazing underwater sights and dolphin encounters.
  • Water Shoes: Wear water shoes or sandals for walking on the beach and reef.
  • Snacks and Water: Bring snacks and water to stay hydrated and energized.
  • Personal Essentials: Carry any personal medications or items you may need.
  • Cash: Have cash for any optional purchases or tips.
  • Dry Bag: Use a waterproof bag to keep your belongings safe and dry on the boat.
  • Positive Attitude: Bring a sense of adventure and readiness to enjoy this unforgettable experience!

FAQs About Swimming with Dolphins in Zanzibar

The most common species encountered are spinner dolphins and bottlenose dolphins. Spinner dolphins are known for their acrobatic spins and jumps.

Yes, it is generally safe to swim with dolphins in Zanzibar under the guidance of experienced tour operators who prioritize dolphin welfare and safety guidelines.

Tours usually last around 3 to 4 hours, including boat travel to and from the snorkeling site and time spent in the water with dolphins.

Yes, you can! Enhance your Zanzibar experience by combining our Swimming with Dolphins tour with activities like exploring Stone Town, visiting Prison Island, taking a spice tour, or enjoying a sunset dhow cruise. Contact us to customize your ideal itinerary!

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The Best Tour Company in Zanzibar!!! Said is the best tour guy!!!! We stayed for 9 days in Zanzibar me and my friend. He is a very friendly and honest person. He managed our trip and prices was very fair for the private tours and activities. It’s was a pleasure to meet him. I recommend to deal with him because he will give you the best plan that satisfied you for your vacation. And his English very good!!
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Amazing. I recommend it a lot The trip was amazing. We stayed in Zanzibar for 9 days.and he made it more fun than we expected.Every activity we take was amazing.He even goes overboard to make it perfect
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Mnemba island tour was amazing. We did the Mnemba island tour. The tour was super nice, since the booking time until the end. Said booked the tour for us, explained everything and accommodated our requests also. Adam was with us in the tour and he was so nice, very flexible answered all the questions and provided the needed support. I would definitely book a tour with them again.
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A warm "karibu" Zanzibar tour company Great tour, we had a very kind and knowledgable driver and guide Wiseman! Did the spice tour, prison Island and stonetown tour.. lots of information and a good chat/laugh during the rides and boat ride. Would definitely book again! Pickup/drop-off wasnt an issues! Great value for money !
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Great service from Said, reliable and on time Said is a great bloke with excellent English and a fantastic service through his punctuality and reliability. His car is top notch and provides helpful information about your visit. Definitely recommend him for travel.
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Everything was excellent One of the most beautiful trips was with Sayed Ali ,Thank you very much for everything , He was very concerned about our safety. Thank you
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Great service, very helpful and responsive. We were 6 people (parents, 3 adult children and a 13 y old son) and did all our tours with GoSmart Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour and Prison Island, Mnemba and Turtle, Jazani Forest and Safari Blue. We also used their services for sone transfers. Said has been incredibly responsive, at all times, and flexible when one of us got sick and he allowes us to postpine the tour by one day at no cost even if only notified the evening before. Ali, our driver, very polite, helpful, and a very good driver in not always easy driving conditions. Amazing people and amazing week!
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Amazing experience with go smart Zanzibar Tours and safari The excursion was amazing with professional and kind staff. The driver picked us up on time and allowed us to enjoy every spot. Started with mnemba island for dolphins and snorkeling, then the aquarium swimming with turtles, then kendwa beach. And awesome long and wide beach with very clear water, white sandy beach with lots of water sport activities and finished with sunset cruise which was epic. The driver waited patiently the while day and back to out hotel in the evening. I would recommended this your company and looking forward to doing another excursion with them.
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Excellent service We received excellent and timely transportation services from Mr. Said. Pick up from the airport to our hotel , tours around the island were all done excellently, we highly recommend him to any one planning a trip to Zanzibar.
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Relaxing Sunset boat cruise with Siad The Visit to the Aquarium and the sunset boat cruise were fantastic. Thanks to Siad who was made it happen. Siad was courteous, professional and a very good communicator.
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GoSmart helped us with multiple transportations and organized several tours for us, customizing the tours to our needs. Said provided amazing organization from the office, was always super responsive and flexible to adjust to our needs. We had to change some tours and adjust the schedule last minute when one of our group fell sick and Said saved our trip helping to reorganize everything. All drivers and guides were very professional. In particular, Ali excelled being extremely polite, sympathetic and ever helpful. Thank you all for making our trip to Zanzibar memorable and a pleasure! Can only highly recommend them if you go to Zanzibar.
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Siad transported us around Zanzibar and helped booked our tours and activities. These include Sky diving, Sunset boat cruise ,etc. He was very experienced,great communicator and above all pleasant to work with. Siad made our trip very memorable .
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SAID..... Too organized...For a 10am appointment... He sends you a confirmation text the previous day and later at night.. a 9am text,.. Then a 9:50am text that's he is at the car park.. I felt he was born in Japan... Gave us Japanese service.. *Unlimited Added Value {UAV} ✌️✌️✌️* Thank you GoSmart Zanzibar 🇹🇿 _Steve
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We met Said at the Airport and we did all the activities with him (nakupenda, prison Island, dolphins, sea turtles, juizani forest and spice farm). We loved every activity, especially nakupenda in which we were just us on the boat/lunch and not a big group as often happen. He is very punctual and friendly. I would recommend him!!
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We were planning a trip but didn't want to get into the hassle of booking everything ourselves. We were recommended to Said from GoSmart Zanzibar Tours and Safari. He made our Zanzibar vacation enjoyable. He took care of most of our traveling needs. He was professional, friendly and approachable from the first day he pick us up from Airport until the last day we came back. He has all travelling expertise and he was able to answer all our questions patiently. I really recommend GoSmart Zanzibar Tours and Safari if traveling to Zanzibar. Their services is the best. We visited a lot of places like Nungwi beach, Prison island, Kuza carve, Stone town and many more.
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