Private Full-day Dhow Cruise to Mnemba Island reef for Snorkeling

4.0 (2 reviews) Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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Duration6h - 7h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Experience one of the most unforgettable activities you can’t miss while in Zanzibar! Join us for a captivating cruise on a traditional dhow from the stunning northwest coast of Zanzibar (Nungwi) to the enchanting Mnemba Island, where you'll snorkel at one of Africa's premier coral reefs.

With a 85% chance of encountering dolphins during our journey from Nungwi to Mnemba, excitement is guaranteed! We’ll pause and let you capture unforgettable photos of these majestic creatures. Plus, when the tides are low, we may take a visit to a picturesque sandbank beside Mnemba Island, enhancing your adventure.

Mnemba is famed for its crystal-clear waters and an extraordinary variety of corals and marine life. Dive in and discover a vibrant underwater world filled with colorful fish. Don’t miss this opportunity for an extraordinary experience in paradise!

Options

Pickup from Stone Town

Stone Town: This includes tour price with a pickup from any Hotel located at Stone Town.
Pickup included

Pick up from Other Areas

Zanzibar: This price includes a pickup from any Hotel located in Zanzibar.
Pickup included

Pick up from Nungwi/ Kendwa

Nungwi/ Kendwa, Zanzibar: This tour price includes a pickup from any Hotel located in Nungwi and Kendwa.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch: Rice, Vegetable soup, Chapati, Tuna fish, Salads, Fruit Snacks: Fruit Snacks (Watermelon, Pineapple, Bananas, Mangoes, Coconut, etc) and more. Vegetarian option available.
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Towel and Sunscreens

What to expect

  1. Nungwi Beach
    Pass by
    We will start from Nungwi Beach, where you will choose Snorkeling gears (Snorkel Mask and Swimming fins) based on your size and begin the trip.
  2. Mnemba
    4h
    Once you will be ready we will start cruising from Nungwi to Mnemba Island, while on the way there is a high chance (85%) to see the dolphins, we will stop for a while so that you can enjoy seeing dolphins swimming, also you can take photos and videos.

    After Dolphins we will go to Mnemba Island reef for snorkeling, In case your not a good swimmer, Our Instructor will help you put on a lifejacket, assist you on how to snorkel, and give you all guidance that you will need.

    If the Sandbank is available (it depends on the tides), we might go to the sandbank, the water around the sandbank it's so clear and cleanest, it is the best beautiful beach in Zanzibar. It is the best place to relax.
  3. Muyuni Beach
    1h
    After Snorkeling at Mnemba Island reef, we will have a Lunch either at Muyuni Beach (North East Coast), at the Sandbank, or at Mnemba reef (Mnemba Atoll)

    The lunch includes; Rice, Vegetable soup, Tuna Fish, Chapati, Salads, Fruits (Mango, Pineapple, Bananas, etc), and Bottles of water. We also have an option for Vegetarians. but also as it is a private tour you can customize the lunch based on your request, you can also request a seafood buffet at an Additional Cost.

    The food will be prepared fresh during the trip, you will see it being cooked and enjoy the meal while its hot and fresh.
  4. Nungwi Beach
    Pass by
    After having lunch we will stay for a while to relax and have some more time on the trip then once you will be ready we will go back to Nungwi beach and drop you back at your Hotel/ Accommodation.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pickup from any Hotel/ Accommodation in Zanzibar

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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