
Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 74 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch worth booking?
Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch is a 5-hour experience in Zanzibar City, Tanzania, from $130 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 74 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 78 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (74)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $130 per person
MNEMBA ISLAND TRIP the half day guided tour begins and end at your hotel.You leave after breakfast 08:00am head to towards for North East of Zanzibar for a day of adventure with the Dolphins, Sandbank and coral Reefs of Menai Bay ,a conservation area off Matemwe Village. The tour begins after breakfast when you are picked up from your hotel and transferred in Mnemba Island. Here you will be given a life jacket demonstration followed by briefing on the day of excursion ,you will then board the boat and set off in search of the Dolphins (85% chances). You will then go on to one of the selected snorkeling locations. Here you will snorkel while accompanied by a snorkeling guide to show you points of interest and to assist the beginners. You will then move on to another island or Sandbank where you can enjoy, swimming and relaxing and soft drinks are available throughout the day and then you go Back to the Seashore for lunch after that transferred back to your hotel
What you get
About this experience
MNEMBA ISLAND TRIP the half day guided tour begins and end at your hotel.You leave after breakfast 08:00am head to towards for North East of Zanzibar for a day of adventure with the Dolphins, Sandbank and coral Reefs of Menai Bay ,a conservation area off Matemwe Village. The tour begins after breakfast when you are picked up from your hotel and transferred in Mnemba Island. Here you will be given a life jacket demonstration followed by briefing on the day of excursion ,you will then board the boat and set off in search of the Dolphins (85% chances). You will then go on to one of the selected snorkeling locations. Here you will snorkel while accompanied by a snorkeling guide to show you points of interest and to assist the beginners. You will then move on to another island or Sandbank where you can enjoy, swimming and relaxing and soft drinks are available throughout the day and then you go Back to the Seashore for lunch after that transferred back to your hotel
What's included
Included
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Tips and gratitude
- Items of personal nature
- Anything that has been not mentioned in the inclusion
What you'll see and do
Mnemba
We take private boat to Mnemba Island, and we can find the dolphins and then the captain can take you to the right place where you can enjoy snorkeling after snorkeling we can go to the Sandbank where you can relax and enjoy and you can eat tropical fruits and there are soft drinks and then we go Back to the Seashore where you can have a lunch seafood plates
360 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Zanzibar City
We will send all our informations just after your booking with a signboard with the lead travel name Phenomenon Tours & Safaris
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
We will send all our informations just after your booking with a signboard with the lead travel name Phenomenon Tours & Safaris
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Phenomenon Tours and Safari
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 74 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
74 verified traveler reviews for Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
good tour
very good and professional trip and the captain boat was good took us to the good place where we did snorkeling and then sandbank was good
Response from the operator: Thank you so much and welcome again
via Tripadvisor
Not Worth $150 Per Person
The tour was disappointing, especially at $150 per person. We expected a more organized and engaging private experience, but it felt more like a boat drop-off and pick-up. The driver did not speak English, there was no introduction or explanation of the itinerary, and the assistant provided very little guidance. The Viator description also stated that a snorkeling guide would accompany us and point out places of interest, but no such guide was provided. The dolphin viewing was enjoyable, but the snorkeling was underwhelming, with a patchy reef and a very crowded area. The full experience took about 5 hours including lunch, while the actual activities lasted around 3 hours. Lunch was a seafood platter, which was fine, although we are not seafood people. The service at the end was also disappointing. The driver simply walked away after we reached shore without helping us off the boat or checking that we were following. While this may have been unintentional, it came across as quite dismissive. Overall, we didn't feel it was good value for $150 per person. We've had much better experiences at the same price point elsewhere. The only truly private aspect was having the boat to ourselves.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for shearing review with us Actually we are very sorry for the inconvenience and but Starting the foods in our description we axplain seafood but also we put options for the people who are not use seafood they should tell us in a special request but you didn't do that and is not our fault but also as we know we are in a high season for tourists and mnemba is the famous area for dolphins tour we can not stop the people not to come there because we have the Guests while they themselves are Guests come to visit mnemba island (dolphins) and normally in our boat there is captain and his helper who sometimes accompany the Guests during the snorkeling and cannot interrupt the snorkeling until the Guests asked for to be accompanied but I accept about the language English can be poor because we were not born with English we just learned it in school but all in all we are very sorry for that situation Thank you so much
via Viator
Adventure with dolphin
The morning started off arriving at mnemba island where we took the boat and captain makame is a friendly and a personality to match and most af all a proud in matemwe We had better experience and dolphin
Response from the operator: Thank you so much and welcome again
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic
Great day thank you team that accompanied us they are good guys and carefull and help us with difficult situations during the snorkeling and they give us the opportunity for several dives among the dolphin moving with the boat
Response from the operator: Thank you so much and welcome again
via Tripadvisor
Lovely tour operator in Zanzibar
It was amazing day with local tour guide at mnemba island showed us many things and also teach us snorkeling because was our first time to do snorkeling and we had nice day thank you so much mussa for your helps and kindness
Response from the operator: Thank you so much and welcome again
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 26
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Phenomenon Tours and Safari, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 71.9.
See everything Phenomenon Tours and Safari runsWhy this scores 78
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Zanzibar City.
How much does Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $130 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Zanzibar City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Zanzibar City is not rushed.
Is Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 74 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Zanzibar City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch?
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Around 26 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Zanzibar City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Zanzibar City and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Zanzibar City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Zanzibar City?
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On Outty we rank every Zanzibar City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 3 Hours Private Stone Town Walking Tour, Stone Town Heritage Walk with local Guide, Zanzibar Adventure Quad with Sunset and Transfer Included. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Zanzibar City?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Zanzibar City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch?
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Included: Lunch; All Fees and Taxes; Use of snorkeling equipment; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Tips and gratitude; Items of personal nature; and Anything that has been not mentioned in the inclusion. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 433 listed pickup locations in and around Zanzibar City. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Private Tour to Mnemba Island with Lunch?
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Across 74 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, organization, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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