Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA in Zanzibar City, Tanzania
Zanzibar City, Tanzania

Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA

Outty Ranking 68 4.8 · 29 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom $130
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Outty Ranking

68/100

Solid Choice. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.8/5

Based on 29 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA worth booking?

Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA is a 3-hour experience in Zanzibar City, Tanzania, from $130 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 29 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
68 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (29)
Duration
3 hours
From
$130 per person

SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS MNEMBA This is an ocean trip and picnic leisure where it gives you more time to explore more about ocean, snorkeling and swim with dolphins. Pick up from hotel between 07:00am and 07:30am and head to Matemwe Muyuni ( Mnemba Island ). Enjoying half day trip with your friendly guide for dolphins swimming and snorkeling as well. Take your motorized water taxi searching for dolphins and swim with them if clients are interested with to swim, Remember Dolphins in Zanzibar are wild ( not like are in swimming pool ) - sometimes we do not see them, sometimes they are very playful and ready to give you lovely experiences, sometimes they behave the way they want to clients - your satisfactions will allow us to jump to another spot and do snorkeling after swimming with Dolphins and or vice versing. As you are enjoying your snorkeling time, our guide will prepare different tropical fruits to quench your thirst with an amazing turquoise water before going back to the hotel.

What you get

    About this experience

    SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS MNEMBA This is an ocean trip and picnic leisure where it gives you more time to explore more about ocean, snorkeling and swim with dolphins. Pick up from hotel between 07:00am and 07:30am and head to Matemwe Muyuni ( Mnemba Island ). Enjoying half day trip with your friendly guide for dolphins swimming and snorkeling as well. Take your motorized water taxi searching for dolphins and swim with them if clients are interested with to swim, Remember Dolphins in Zanzibar are wild ( not like are in swimming pool ) - sometimes we do not see them, sometimes they are very playful and ready to give you lovely experiences, sometimes they behave the way they want to clients - your satisfactions will allow us to jump to another spot and do snorkeling after swimming with Dolphins and or vice versing. As you are enjoying your snorkeling time, our guide will prepare different tropical fruits to quench your thirst with an amazing turquoise water before going back to the hotel.

    What's included

    Included

    • Use of snorkeling equipment
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Parking fees

    Not included

    • Tips for our guide
    • Entrance fees

    What you'll see and do

    1. Mnemba Island

      Pick up from hotel between 07:30 and 09:00am and head to Matemwe Muyuni ( Mnemba ). Enjoying half day trip with motorized water taxi searching for dolphins and snorkeling, after doing both activities head to sandbank for having chances to create your memories by taking millions of photos, together with different tropical fruits. After all activities will be a time for lunch on the beach before back to the hotel

      180 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 30 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Zanzibar marab

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 29 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    3 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Traveler reviews

    29 verified traveler reviews for Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    antoniocA9495CO · July 2026

    Magic day

    A wonderful morning! They picked us up on the hotel beach, and after picking up a few other people, we immediately headed to the dolphins. There were 15-20 of them swimming just a few meters from us, a unique experience. Afterwards, we reached Mnemba, snorkeled, and stopped on a sandy shore to eat some fruit. On the way back, we snorkeled again to see the starfish. Then we returned to the hotel, where we had started.

    Response from the operator: Thank you very much

    via Tripadvisor

    Gerhard B · October 2025

    Nice experience with Abu

    Abu is a very friendly guide with perfect english skills. He and the captain of the boat showed respect to the dolphins and did not chase them so aggressively like on many other boats. Snorkeling was much fun we encountered so many different fishes and other sea life. The fruit platter was also excellent so all in all we had an great day!

    Response from the operator: Thank you very much

    via Tripadvisor

    884farajm · October 2025

    Asante Sana. I enjoyed

    I wanted this experience since when i was little and Zanzibar gave me that to me. Thank you very much for the special gifted for my birthday. I enjoyed and completely satisfied with it. Asante sana

    Response from the operator: Karibu Sana - Benvenuto

    via Tripadvisor

    343nishans · September 2025

    LUXURY SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS

    My Wife and I booked this tour, and it was wonderful! Our guide Abu was amazing guide for his professionalism and the whole trip in general, we had lovely chance to see lots of dolphins and swim with them together. We also went to snorkeling area and sandbank. The itinerary was flexible, giving us plenty of time to enjoy each location. His car was clean & beautiful. He drove us carefully. Thank you very much Abu & I highly recommended!!!

    Response from the operator: Thank you very much

    via Tripadvisor

    janinak552 · September 2025

    Mass tourist event with questionable animal ethics

    We were really looking forward to this trip, however we were extremely disappointed. This is a mass tourist event where 20-30 boats chase dolphins, circling them and separating them. We had the impression that this looked kind of like dolphin hunting even. People jump randomly in the water however for obvious reasons the dolphins try to escape quickly and you have to quickly get back into your boat (and need to be careful to not be hit by another boat while swimming during this mass chaos). Highly questionable animal ethics and welfare and to be honest this should be forbidden. The „snorkelling spots“ which are marketed as zanzibars best were also disappointing. Not many fish at all, totally crowded with tourist and the guides feed bread to the fish to attract them. This is evidently dangerous and harmful for the fish. In summary we cannot recommend this trip at all and anybody who gives a damn about marine wildlife should avoid it. (Also since sept 25 additional 10 dollar/person are requested by the government to even further rip if tourists—> supposed to go to marine wildlife but if they would care, they would forbid the whole trip)

    Response from the operator: Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We apologize the experience you got during your time in Zanzibar, our aims is to give you the best as we do to other clients who got lovely experience with us. This is a nature and we can’t control with it, sometimes you might experience more than you expected and sometimes never. However with many boats chasing dolphins and it’s true happens daily and it’s not stop dolphins to behave nicely to people since they used to it, some days they feel annoying and want to be themselves and if you experience this thing, it finally comes bad experience to clients. Overall we MARAB TOURS & SAFARIS ZANZIBAR are happy to see your thoughts and we will bring to our government board to deal with it. Asante sana

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $130 to $165
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    10
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Zanzibar marab, who run 5 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 63.8.

    See everything Zanzibar marab runs

    Why this scores 68

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)84
    Review evidence (18% weight)64
    Booking momentum (14% weight)56
    Value for money (12% weight)19
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)55
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Zanzibar City.

    How much does Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA 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 Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA take?

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    Plan for about 3 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 Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 29 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 Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA?

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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 Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA?

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    Around 10 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 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA 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 Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA?

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    Included: Use of snorkeling equipment; In-vehicle air conditioning; and Parking fees. Not included: Tips for our guide; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 41 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 Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA offered in?

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    It runs in English. 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 Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA?

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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.

    Is Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Specialized infant seats are available; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Zanzibar City. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Swimming with DOLPHINS IN MNEMBA?

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    Across 29 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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