6-Hour Snorkelling Tour to Mnemba Island with Dolphin Encounters

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover unique marine species such as seahorses and live corals at Mnemba Atoll
• 02 Explore Zanzibar's reefs with an experienced snorkelling guide
• 03 Get the chance to swim with bottlenose dolphins
• 04 Enjoy a snorkelling trip to Mnemba Island from Nungwi Beach

Embark on a Mnemba Island snorkelling adventure from Nungwi Beach and explore the vibrant reefs of Mnemba Atoll. Discover unique marine species such as seahorses and live corals as an experienced snorkelling guide introduces you to Zanzibar's rich underwater life. You may also get the chance to swim with bottlenose dolphins during the trip.

You might even get the chance to swim with bottlenose dolphins.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Zanzibar

Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Mnemba Island Snorkelling Adventure from Nungwi Beach

• Pick up from your hotel in Arusha and transfer to Mnemba Island via flight.
• Indulge in a snorkelling experience and discover unique species such as seahorses, live corals, and many more.
• During your snorkel trip, visit the snorkelling site at Mnemba Atoll. An experienced snorkelling guide will show you the beautiful fish and marine life found in the reefs of Zanzibar.
• You might even get the chance to swim with bottlenose dolphins.
• Depart back to Nungwi Beach, where your tour concludes.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Seafood lunch
• Snorkelling gear, including mask and fins
• Life jacket
• Fruit
• Sodas
• Mineral water

What's Not Included

• International flights (from/to home) and domestic flights
• Medical and luggage insurance
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 per person per day)
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa)
• Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
• Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set menu meals are part of the package.

What to bring

• Camera and memory cards
• Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
• Sturdy boots or sandals
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
• Sleeve shirts (lightweight)
• Shorts
• Long trousers
• Socks
• Sleepwear
• Travel towel
• Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
• Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
• Binoculars
• Sunscreen
• Wet wipes
• Insect repellent

Know before you go

• This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
• The operator can help select your international or domestic flights, but you must book them yourself.
• Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha, or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
• A transfer to and from the airport is included.
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.