It is undoubtedly the most popular place for snorkeling in Zanzibar and a must-do during your stay here. It is often called The Tropical Fish Capital since the place is well known for its large variety of different types of fish. Stingrays, Lionfish, Frogfish, Leaf fish and Zebrafish are just five of the over 350 different species that have been recorded around Mnemba Island. Mnemba island is one of the best and popular spots in Zanzibar for its beautiful and colorful marine life to your eyes before even you dip your head, it’s a right place for having a premium snorkeling due to the presence of plenty of fish like frogfish, barracuda and napoleon fish and hard and soft coral reefs. Mnemba island is very popular as dolphin destination in Zanzibar especially bottle nosed dolphins though it’s not guaranteed however can be spotted most of the days. If it’s low tide you can have a good time at the sandbank surrounded with very crystal clear waters.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 11.
Mnemba island is one of the best and popular spots in Zanzibar for its beautiful and colorful marine life to your eyes before even you dip your head, it’s a right place for having a premium snorkeling due to the presence of plenty of fish like frogfish, barracuda and napoleon fish and hard and soft coral reefs. Mnemba island is very popular as dolphin destination in Zanzibar especially bottle nosed dolphins though it’s not guaranteed however can be spotted most of the days. If it’s low tide you can have a good time at the sandbank surrounded with very crystal clear waters.
Pickup is always done at the hotel at which clients stay, pick up time it can be 7:30 or 8am. The whole tour is about 5 to six hours. Drop off is done at the hotel whereby our clients are staying
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Mnemba Atoll lasts about 3–6 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $110 per person for this Zanzibar City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
Children aged 5–10 pay from $35, adults from $110. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup is always done at the hotel at which clients stay, pick up time it can be 7:30 or 8am. The whole tour is about 5 to six hours. Drop off is done at the hotel whereby our clients are staying Pickup points include Zanzibar Beach Resort, Tembo House Hotel.
The experience is available in AR, DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 15 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 65 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Mr Africa Tours & Safaris.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mnemba Atoll | 3–6 hours | 4.8 (65) | $110 | |
Private Half Day Dolphins and Snorkeling in Mnemba | 3 hours | 5.0 (22) | $115 | View |
Discover the island of Mnemba, among dolphins and corals! | 6–7 hours | 5.0 (5) | $120 | View |
Mnemba Snorkeling, Kuza Cave, Salaam Cave, The Rock Restaurant | 8 hours | 4.0 (48) | $170 | View |
Mnemba Island Tour; Monkey Tour; Salaam Cave; The Rock Restaurant | 7 hours | 5.0 (2) | $180 | View |
Mnemba Island Tour; Secret Garden Restaurant; Stone Town; The Rock Restaurant | 11 hours | 5.0 (1) | $160 | View |
Mnemba Dolphin Tour; Stone Town Tour with Lunch; Jozani Forest | 9 hours | 5.0 (1) | $190 | View |