Tanzania · Snorkelling

10-Hour Matemwe Beach Snorkelling Tour with Mnemba Island Views

10 Hours Round trip from Zanzibar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Snorkel off Matemwe Beach near Mnemba Island
  • 02 Relax on Matemwe's unspoiled white sand beach and sheltered lagoon
  • 03 Spot grouper, snappers, trevallies, trumpetfishes, and anthias
  • 04 Experience the laid-back atmosphere of a quiet fishing village
  • 05 Try local seafood dishes made with fresh market fish

Plan a full-day visit to Matemwe, home to one of the longest beaches in Zanzibar. Enjoy snorkelling and swimming along its unspoiled white sand beaches, sheltered lagoon, and coral reef, with Mnemba Island just off the coast. Spot several fish species, including grouper, snappers, trevallies, trumpetfishes, and anthias, and soak up the relaxed atmosphere of this quiet fishing village.

Under the gently swaying palms lining the lagoon, you can watch the dhows and outriggers come and go as they do their work.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Zanzibar
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Matemwe Beach Escape and Snorkelling Experience

  • Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location in Zanzibar and begin your tour to Matemwe, home to one of the longest beaches in Zanzibar. Famous Mnemba Island, with spectacular diving and snorkelling, lies just off the coast. Matemwe Beach is a haven, particularly known for its unspoiled white sand beaches, sheltered lagoon, and coral reef.
  • Spot many fish, including grouper, snappers, trevallies, trumpetfishes, and anthias. A quiet fishing village, the local economy is based on seaweed farming and fishing. Under the gently swaying palms lining the lagoon, you can watch the dhows and outriggers come and go as they do their work.
  • See how the slow pace is ideal for people of all ages who want to escape the crowds. One of Zanzibar's most relaxed destinations, it features a picture-perfect white sand beach and emerald sea. Locals and travellers alike love the relaxed atmosphere, where they can reconnect with nature.
  • Try local seafood dishes with fish fresh from the markets.
  • Read while enjoying a drink, or take a long walk on the secluded beach. If you want to escape noisy crowds and enjoy a relaxing vacation by the beach, this is the place to go.
Matemwe Beach, Mnemba Island, sheltered lagoon

Where this trip takes you

Matemwe Beach, Mnemba Island, sheltered lagoon

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Zanzibar 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel

  • Transport waiting charge

  • Experienced English-speaking Zanzibar tour guide

  • All taxes, fuel, and service fees

  • Bottled water

  • Snorkelling gear

What's Not Included

  • Medical insurance

  • Flights

  • Visas

  • Airport taxes

  • Expenses of a personal nature

  • Entrance fees

  • Lunch

What to bring

  • Swimming suit and towel

  • Sunscreen

  • Hat or cap

  • Camera

Know before you go

  • You can choose the tour start time; we usually recommend 10:00 am.

  • You may choose a private excursion and your preferred departure time.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Tour start
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Zanzibar.

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