Tanzania · Up-Close Animal Experiences

3-Hour Dolphin Swimming Tour in Zanzibar with Kizimkazi Boat Trip

3 Hours Round trip from Zanzibar Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Boat trip from Kizimkazi fishing village on Zanzibar's south coast
02 Swim in the water when bottlenose and humpback dolphins are nearby
03 Spend about 2 hours enjoying the sea with snorkeling equipment provided
04 Visit a village known for fishing and for harbouring playful dolphins

Take a short boat trip from Kizimkazi fishing village, home to several schools of bottlenose and humpback dolphins. This experience on Zanzibar's south coast gives you the chance to swim in the water when dolphins are nearby, with snorkeling equipment provided for the outing. Friendly and playful dolphins, coastal scenery, and time in the sea make this a memorable 3-hour excursion.

This experience on Zanzibar's south coast gives you the chance to swim in the water when dolphins are nearby, with snorkeling equipment provided for the outing.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Zanzibar

Languages English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kizimkazi Dolphin Swim Experience

Pick up from your hotel in Stone Town at 6:00 am and drive to Kizimkazi, about one hour away on the south coast of Zanzibar. The village is famous for fishing and for harbouring bottlenose and humpback dolphins.
Board the boat with your snorkeling equipment ready and head out to the dolphin area. The guide will give you the go-ahead to enter the water only when dolphins are present. Life jackets will also be provided if you are not very familiar with the water.
Swim for 2 hours, then head back to shore before returning to your hotel.

The route