Mnemba Island Dhow Cruise: A Full-Day Snorkeling Adventure in Zanzibar's Clear Waters
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Embark on a full-day snorkeling adventure in Zanzibar's clear waters with the Mnemba Island Dhow Cruise. Discover the vibrant marine life and stunning coral reefs of Mnemba, including dolphins, colorful fishes, and exotic species like Angel Fish and Octopuses.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Nungwi Beach - We will start from Nungwi Beach, where you will choose Snorkeling gears (Snorkel Mask and Swimming fins) based on your size and begin the trip.
  • Mnemba - Once you will be ready we will start cruising from Nungwi to Mnemba Island, while on the way there is a high chance (85%) to see the dolphins, we will stop for a while so that you can enjoy seeing dolphins swimming, also you can take photos and videos.

After Dolphins we will go to Mnemba Island reef for snorkeling, In case your not a good swimmer, Our Instructor will help you put on a lifejacket, assist you on how to snorkel, and give you all guidance that you will need.

If the Sandbank is available (it depends on the tides), we might go to the sandbank, the water around the sandbank it’s so clear and cleanest, it is the best beautiful beach in Zanzibar. It is the best place to relax.

  • Muyuni Beach - After Snorkeling at Mnemba Island reef, we will have a Lunch either at Muyuni Beach (North East Coast), at the Sandbank, or at Mnemba reef (Mnemba Atoll)

The lunch includes; Rice, Vegetable soup, Tuna Fish, Chapati, Salads, Fruits (Mango, Pineapple, Bananas, etc), and Bottles of water. We also have an option for Vegetarians. but also as it is a private tour you can customize the lunch based on your request, you can also request a seafood buffet at an Additional Cost.

The food will be prepared fresh during the trip, you will see it being cooked and enjoy the meal while its hot and fresh.

  • Nungwi Beach - After having lunch we will stay for a while to relax and have some more time on the trip then once you will be ready we will go back to Nungwi beach and drop you back at your Hotel/ Accommodation.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Towel and Sunscreens
Additional Information

This is one of our must-do activities that you will not want to miss while you are in Zanzibar. The tiny but exceptional Mnemba reef offers indeed some of the best and most spectacular spots in the whole Archipelago, if not in East Africa.

On this trip, we might (85% chance) see dolphins while cruising from Nungwi to Mnemba, we will stop for a while and you can enjoy seeing dolphins swimming, also you can take photos. Also, there is a Sandbank beside Mnemba Island, we might go there after snorkeling when it is low tides.

Mnemba is well known for the excellent clarity of its waters ( for this area of the Indian Ocean) and the unusually prolific and diverse corals and tropical marine life where you can able to see a lot of colorful fishes while Snorkeling.

Some of the species that you can see at Mnemba reef include; Angel Fish, Blue Spotted Rays, Black Snappers, Groupers, Red Tooth Triggers, Flounder, Octopuses, Leaf Fish, Scorpion Fish, Stone Fish, Frog Fish, and lots of Trevallies.

Location
Nungwi Beach
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sarahandrian
Nov 3, 2022
Nice Cruise in Zanzibar - Wonderful experience on this traditional Dhow, everything was great; good snorkeling experience, the crew was friendly, the food was perfect. They did a good job.
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