About this experience
Increase your chances of spotting some of Tanzania’s rarest marine life during a snorkeling tour that takes you to some of the best wildlife-watching spots around Mnemba coral reefs just close to Mnemba Island, also get to visit and swim with sea turtles at Nungwi Natural Aquarium.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Zanzibar Tropical Fruits
- Bottled water
- Motorboat
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Local Guide
Itinerary and highlights
Activities starts at 9:00 AM by Motorboat from Mocco Beach Villa or North of Zanzibar beach, we start our pickup 40 minutes before the boat departure. and they will take 45 minutes by boat from North beach (Nungwi and Kendwa). First stop will be at the Dolphin point, by which our client will have an opportunity to swim with dolphins, then after we will go to Mnemba marine conservation area to do snorkeling on the nice coral reef which is home to a variety of colorful fish species e.g Nemo, Dorry fish, Grouper fish, Zebra fish, Connet fish, Rainbow fish, Morena fish, Trumpet fish etc., then after we will go to the sandbank, but the sandbank appearance will depend on the level of sea tide.
(Depending on the level of Sea tide you may also have an option to start your tours at Nungwi baraka Aquarium) The trip starts from 9:00 AM and finishes 02:00 PM, at this attraction site you will have an opportunity to visit and swim with the sea turtles that dwells along the naturally conserved aquarium which is a very famous spot for tourist attractions. in Nungwi village.
Meeting and pickup information
- For those who are taking accommodation at the South, Southeast, West, East, Southwest of Zanzibar our meeting point will be at the beach side of Mama Mia Restaurant, Nungwi . If you are at Nungwi or Kendwa we will Pick you up and drop you off free of charge at your hotel's receptions / beach / outside hotel parking point.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Captain Barnaba Excursions
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
If you are at Nungwi or Kendwa we will Pick you up and drop you off free of charge at your hotel's receptions / beach / outside hotel parking point.
Which guide languages are listed?
What ticket format is listed?
What ticket age bands are listed?
What is the cancellation policy?
Traveller reviews and photos
Traveller experiences load when you reach this section.
