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
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
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund