Zanzibar: Half Day Dolphin Trips at Kizimkazi  


Early-morning dolphin watching at Kizimkazi village

Swim with wild bottlenose and spinner dolphins

Snorkel over vibrant coral reefs

Scenic boat ride along Zanzibar’s southern coast

Pickup and drop-off from your hotel included

This is a half a day tour where you will unexpectedly see a dolphin. The dolphins are officially protected by the 420 km2 Menai Bay Conservation Area, which was set up in 1997 to stop the rapid depletion of fish stocks. We will depart from the shores of Kizimkazi fishing village in search of dolphins. Snorkeling gear is available for you. The boat will take you out into the clear turquoise blue Indian Ocean where the odds of meetings dolphins are about 80%.

 

Colors of Zanzibar gives contribution to the protection of dolphins in the waters of Kizimkazi. We encourage our skippers not to chase the dolphins and we advise visitors to enter the water away from the dolphins with as little disturbance as possible, staying close to the boat, avoiding sudden movement and allowing the dolphins to come to you. On busy days with many tourists this however is not possible.

 

After the exhilarating experience of swimming with the dolphins, you can also do snorkeling for a while before we will head back to shore. The trip takes about 4 hours starting very early in the morning

 

Kizimkazi Mkunguni - Kizimkazi Mkunguni, Tanzania
  • 05:30 AM: Pickup from your hotel (Kizimkazi or other areas)

  • 06:00 AM: Arrive at Kizimkazi fishing village

  • 06:15 AM: Depart for dolphin watching by boat

  • 07:00 AM: Swimming and snorkeling session

  • 09:30 AM: Return to Kizimkazi beach

  • 10:00 AM: Transfer back to your hotel

  • Swimwear and towel

  • Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses

  • Waterproof camera

  • Sandals or reef shoes

  • Hotel transfers

  • Boat trip to Kizimkazi dolphin area

  • Snorkeling gear (mask & fins)

  • Bottled water

  • Experienced local captain and guide

  • Life jackets

  • Meals and breakfast

  • Towels

  • Personal expenses and tips

3 Hours

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