The sharing boat option is generally affordable and involves picking up guests from various hotels in Kendwa and Nungwi beach, starting around 8:30 AM and finishing by 12:00 PM. A key advantage of this option is that it is affordable and if you are social person you can have opportunity to meet other people However, a significant disadvantage is that it starts late for dolphin sighting, which can lead to arriving at the spot when many other boats are already present, potentially causing dolphins to be chased, which is not ideal for the animals.
The private tour option typically starts earlier, around 7:00 AM, and can last until approximately 1:30 PM. This earlier start allows for a straight heading to the spot when there is no many other boat present, where dolphins are calm, enabling our guests to enjoy watching or swimming with them without having to chase them, The final destination for both tours is Mnemba Island, where participants can snorkel at the reef and enjoy fresh fruit after the first snorkeling session.The private tour also includes the provision of mask and fins.
Private boat itinerary
The itinerary generally begins with a boat trip from Kendwa or Nungwi Beach at aroun 7:00am, heading towards areas known for dolphin sightings . Once dolphins are located, participants are often given the opportunity to swim alongside them. Guests to enjoy swimming with them without having to chase them. Following the dolphin encounter, the tour proceeds to Mnemba Atoll around 9am, a renowned snorkeling spot with vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life, including various colorful fish.
Depending on the tide, the tour may also include a visit to the Mnemba disappearing sandbank during low tide, where guests can enjoy tropical fruits and take photos, or to Muyuni/Jomba Beach during high tide for similar activities . Some full-day tours might extend from 1pm to 4pm to include a seafood lunch at Muyuni Beach, a visit to Natural Aquarium to see sea turtles, a local fish market, dhow boat-building, and a relaxing stop at Kendwa Beach for sunset views.
Inclusions for these tours typically cover bottled drinking water, tropical fruits, snorkeling gear, life jackets, and a tour guide . also include all fees and taxes, and in-person guides who may speak multiple languages like English, German, Italian, French, and Spanish . Exclusions often include tips, lunch (unless it’s a full-day tour), sodas. alcoholic bavarages.
The cost for these boat tours can vary significantly based on the duration and specific inclusions and the kind of a boat. Prices for Zanzibar Mnemba full-day boat tours can range from $200 to $404 . Other Zanzibar island tours. It is advisable to book at least two days in advance
