Matemwe: Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Tour

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Matemwe: Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Tour
4.4298244 out of 5 stars
4.4
4.4298244 out of 5 stars
114 reviews

Discover the beauty of Mnemba Island and its surroundings on this half-day cruise from Matemwe. Travel on a boat, snorkel amid colorful sea life, and keep an eye out for dolphins along the way.

About this activity

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Duration 4 - 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
Kindly meet the driver at the reception of your hotel. You can recognize our transportation cars by the logos 'Beach & Safari Holidays' and 'Crabs Tours' on them.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

K
Karishma – United Kingdom

10/10. Would recommend Mr Abdul. He was very fun and knowledgeable. Very good experience. Would book again because of Mr Abdul

A
Amanda – Canada

It was great. Pretty choppy waters so not great if sea sick. Could have been fed more

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Itinerary

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    Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

    Kiwengwa

    Pass by

    Optional

  • Van

    (1 hour)

  • Other water transport

    (20 minutes)

  • Matemwe

    Pass by

  • Other water transport

    (1.5 hours)

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    Mnemba Island

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Swimming, Dolphin watching

  • Other water transport

    (30 minutes)

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    Mnemba Island

    Guided tour, Boat cruise, Swimming, Snorkeling, Marine life viewing (4 hours)

  • Other water transport

    (20 minutes)

  • Van

    (1 hour)

  • 4 drop-off locations:

    Matemwe, Kiwengwa, Zanzibar, Muyuni - Mnemba Transfer Point

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in a vibrant underwater world with colors and colorful fish
  • Capture incredible pictures of the ocean, Mnemba Island and marine life
  • Have the chance to spot dolphins and sea turtles during your boat tour
  • Glide over turquoise waters while savoring delicious fruits and drinking water
  • Savor fresh fruits and have the option to get a hotel pickup and drop-off

Full description

Soak up the beauty of Mnemba Island, a small paradise tucked away in the Zanzibar Archipelago, on this boat tour from Matemwe. Snorkel in an area with a wide variety of corals and have the chance to spot sea turtles and playful dolphins in their natural habitats.

Find your captain easily in Matemwe at The Mora beach, in front of the beach at the end of the road at between 8.30am and 9.00am. From here you will make your way to Mnemba Island, which is a secluded and protected area.

Visit prime snorkeling spots around Mnemba Island to explore the underwater world and uncover hundreds of different sea creatures swimming in strikingly blue waters. Keep your eyes peeled and you might be lucky enough to spot a group of dolphins swimming and jumping around.

Ensure your energy levels stay high with the provided fruit and stay hydrated with complimentary water on your trip. Return to the meeting point, Matemwe Beach at 13.00 with memories that will last a lifetime.

Includes

  • Boat transportation
  • Instructor
  • Captain
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Bottled water
  • Fresh fruit
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off Matemwe or Kiwengwa area (only if option chosen)
  • Life jacket
  • Tips (optional)

Not suitable for

  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

The meeting point is at The Mora beach, in front of the beach, at the end of the road, at 8:30 am. Mnemba Muyuni beach end of the tarmac road.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

  • This activity may be subject to sea conditions
  • This activity requires a minimum of 6 participants. If the minimum of 6 participants is not reached we will contact you to reschedule the tour
  • Turtle and dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed
  • This tour is shared, so there is a delay (20 to 45 minutes) before the boat tour starts as all guests make their way to the boat

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 114 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    3.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Karishma – United KingdomJune 3, 2025 – Verified booking
10/10. Would recommend Mr Abdul. He was very fun and knowledgeable. Very good experience. Would book again because of Mr Abdul
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Amanda – CanadaNovember 28, 2024 – Verified booking
It was great. Pretty choppy waters so not great if sea sick. Could have been fed more
K
Katharina – GermanyNovember 23, 2024 – Verified booking
The boat tour was really nice, the guide took good care to not let us jump to the dolphins with all the other boats. We got fresh fruits water and also a sailing experience, highly recommended! - But bring time :)

Product ID: 833340

Activity provider:Beach & Safari Holidays

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