Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphin

We had a great experience snorkeling and dolphin-sighting with Captain Barnaba Tours and specifically with our guides Ali and Ludo. They were great guides and very respectful of the dolphins, while other boats/companies were swarming the dolphins. We patiently waited until we were the only boat, then we went up close. They took their time and were very flexible in making sure everyone on the boat had an amazing experience. After dolphins, my group was worried that we weren't going to have enough snorkeling time, but they ensured we would have the opportunity to do as much as we wanted. By the time they offered us to go snorkeling again, we were already very satisfied with our tour and decided to go home. I would highly recommend this company! We had such a great time!

Excellent experience! The company provided us with a very enjoyable experience. Very professional people.

We visited Mnemba Island in June, and it was a wonderful experience. The snorkeling was excellent, with clear turquoise water, colorful coral reefs, and many beautiful tropical fish. We were also lucky to see dolphins, which made the trip even more special. My guests were very happy and enjoyed every moment of the tour. The scenery was breathtaking, and the whole experience was well worth it. I highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Zanzibar who loves nature and the ocean.

We are from Sweden and I must say that today was one of the top 5 days of our lives! Our captain did an absolutely amazing job. We waited for all the other boats to leave so the dolphins wouldn't get stressed, which was clearly very important to the crew. We jumped into the water 8 times and swam with the dolphins, an incredible experience. Thanks to Captain Barnaba and his wonderful crew!

We are staying in the north of the island so we were picked up by boat at the beach which made our lives easy. The 3 crew were very friendly and helpful, they were clear with what we were going to do, and made it very enjoyable. Snorkelling with the dolphins was made easy as the crew were very clear on when to jump and when to wait, I personally had 3/4 great moments swimming with them, others on the boat had even more. The bottled water and fresh fruit was a great additional touch. We would say this is a must to do when in Zanzibar!

Great guides and you can’t beat being picked up by the boat on the beach in front of your hotel. The guys were determined to find dolphins for us to swim with and they did. Certainly an experience worth the effort they put into it. It was high tide so no sand bar available so they opted for the beach to provide us with fresh fruit for our breakfast.

Great experience . The travel garud was friendly and excellent 👌 .good communicate skills The travel garud made everyone to feel comfortable

My dream came true, as we could jump into the ocean to swim with the dolphins in their natural habitat. It was absolutely amazing! To watch the dolphins swim underneath you was so fascinating. :-) We were lucky, that it wasn‘t high season and beside a few other boats we were alone with the dolphins. Our guides were friendly and cool and did a great job. Thank you very much for this unforgettable experience!

We were picked up from the beach without any problems with a 1-minute walk, and then we headed towards the island. Since many other boats were already with the dolphins, our guide suggested that we first go snorkeling and then swim with the dolphins. This turned out to be a stroke of luck. He made sure that all participants felt comfortable while snorkeling. Then we went to the sandbank, which unfortunately was underwater, but still provided an experience. Upon arriving with the dolphins, we were glad to be in this boat. Instead of chasing the dolphins like the other boats, our guide and boat driver were very animal-friendly and steered away from the group, allowing us to enjoy the dolphins for our boat.

The guys picked us up by boat right from the hotel beach in Nungwi and took us straight away to search for the dolphins. The water was incredible and swimming with the dolphins was such a fun experience. We then snorkeled at the reef area which was full of tons of fish. Then off to a sand bar for photos, enjoy the sun, and a big plate of fresh fruit. After, the ride back to the hotel, the guys made the trip back extra special with singing and laughter. It was super fun and the team was amazing. Tour capacity was 8 people and it felt very intimate and I couldn’t have asked for a better morning. Highly recommend!