Snorkeling in Zanzibar (Half/Full Day)

Itinerary Summary

Item Detail
Minimum price $20 per person... more prices
Schedule (half day) 07:30 to 10:30 (fixed time)
Schedule (full day) 07:30 to 15:30 (fixed time)
Starting point Matemwe, North East
Termination point Matemwe, North East
Key activities Sightseeing, snorkeling
Main attractions Mnemba Island (private island), corals, marine lives
Memo Bring your swimwear and towels.
Zanzibar snorkeling main image

The experience of snorkeling in Zanzibar is regarded among the best in the world. Our sites will thrill you and give you an unforgettable experience.

Why Mnemba Island?

snorkeling in zanzibar

A single small island located about 3km off the Northeast coast. It is surrounded by an oval reef seven by four kilometres in extent. These reefs have been declared a Marine Conservation area. Mnemba Island and its reef are sometimes called Mnemba Atoll which is incorrect because an atoll is an island that encircles a lagoon, which is not the case for Mnemba Island. Mnemba has pproximately 600 species of coral reef fish.

Common Marine Animals Found in Zanzibar Waters

snorkeling in zanzibar

Some of the most common species you should expect to see while snorkeling in Zanzibar are butterflyfish, parrotfish, clownfish, boxfish, lionfish, angelfish, stingrays, turtles, dolphins, lobsters, squids, crabs, nudibranches, starfish cucumbers, sponges, shrimps, sea urchin and the list goes on.

A Chance of Whales Spotting

The Humpback Whale

The deep water around Zanzibar attracts some of the real giants of the Indian Ocean and sometimes we see the amazing Humpback Whale very close to the beaches, roaming from the Mafia Island betweeen July and November.

snorkeling in zanzibar

The Whale Shark

We do get frequent visits from the friendly whale shark that sometimes allows snorkelers to come very close. Despite its name and size it is harmless. Refer to our scuba diving packages for a deeper look.

Zanzibar snorkeling whale shark

Average Sea Temperatures in Zanzibar

Scale Temperature (°C)
Month Min Max
January 27.5 29.8
February 27.7 29.6
March 28.4 30.2
April 🥵 27.6 30.8
May 27.5 29.2
June 25.8 28.1
July 25.3 26.8
August 🥶 24.7 26.5
September 25.0 26.8
October 25.2 28.1
November 26.4 29.5
December 27.1 30.2

Prices for Snorkeling in Zanzibar

Site Mnemba Island
Package Half day Full day
Adult $25 $65
Child (5-10) $20 $60
Baby - -
Group from 5 $20 $60
Single supplement $5 $5
Wetsuit $10 $10
Price Inclusions
Entry: Menay Bay conservation
Life jacket, mask, flippers
Boat, skipper, crew
Fresh fruits snacks
Lunch -

Pick-up and drop off would be calculated for you separately depending on your location.

Snorkeling Special Discount

🎁 Book 3 people and get the 4th one for free.
🎁 Book 2 people and get the 3rd one for free.

Transfers Special Discount

🎁 All transfers within the 2km radius from the snorkeling site are completely free of charge. This is applied immediately upon booking. No coupons or offer codes necessary.

Scuba Diving in Zanzibar

Itinerary Summary

Item Detail
Minimum price $75 per person... more prices
Requirement Valid diving certificate
Schedule 06:30 to 14:00 (fixed time)
Starting point Nungwi, North
Ending point Nungwi, North
Key activities Sightseeing, scuba diving
Diving in Zanzibar experience

The Zanzibar scuba experience offers a chance to dive in the best corals in East Africa, that's a fact! Diving in Zanzibar is renowned for its stunning beaches and unspoiled village life in areas like Paje and Kendwa. All our scuba dives are with PADI, thus, quality is always guaranteed.

The Secret Coast of Scuba Diving in Zanzibar

The stretch reaching from Kizimkazi through Jambiani, Paje, Bwejuu, Dongwe to Michamvi, is often referred to as the secret coast of Zanzibar diving, where the real identity of the island is still preserved and untouched from mass tourism. The stretch extends to the north coast of Nungwi.

Diving in Zanzibar: the big wall The Big Wall dive site.

Our Top Dive Destination

With Mnemba Island being the best underwater experience we couldn't pass on the chance to showcase to our clients what this amazing island holds under it. Below are the sites with their depth mentioned in meter:

Mnemba Island

Site Depth (m)
West Garden 12
Aquarium 20
Wattabomi 24
Kichwani 40
The Big Wall 50
Zanzibar Diving Mnemba Island aerial view.

Average Sea Temperatures in Zanzibar

Scale Temperature (°C)
Month Min Max
January 27.5 29.8
February 27.7 29.6
March 28.4 30.2
April 🥵 27.6 30.8
May 27.5 29.2
June 25.8 28.1
July 25.3 26.8
August 🥶 24.7 26.5
September 25.0 26.8
October 25.2 28.1
November 26.4 29.5
December 27.1 30.2

Prices for Diving in Zanzibar

Dives 1 Dive 2 Dives 4 Dives
Diver $80 $120 $220
Group from 5 $75 $115 $210
Single supplement $10 $10 $10
Price Inclusions
Entry: Menai Bay conservation
Boat, skipper, crew
Oxygen tank
Wetsuit, mask, flippers
Fresh fruits snacks

Pick-up and drop off would be calculated for you separately depending on your location.

Transfers Special Discount

🎁 All transfers within the 2km radius from the dive site are completely free of charge. This is applied immediately upon booking. No coupons or offer codes necessary.

Slave Trade Tour in Zanzibar

Itinerary Summary

Item Detail
Minimum price $40 per person... more prices
Schedule 09:00 to 12:00 (time flexible)

13:30 to 16:30 (time flexible)
Starting point Kelele Square, Stone Town
Termination point Mangapwani, West
Key activities Sightseeing
Main attractions The Central Market, Dr. David Lingstone's house, Maruhubi ruins, Mangapwani chamber and caves
Memo Not for faint-hearted
Slave trade Zanzibar monuments Slaves monuments.

This is a guided excursion that will take you back to the 16th century when Zanzibar was a commercial empire. The Slave Trade Tour in Zanzibar will help you trace our history back to the colonial times where slavery began.

What the Trip Includes

Visit Zanzibar Central Market

The tour starts from Kelele Square, walk along the alleys of Stone Town to the house of former trader Tippu Tip. Then proceed to biggest market at Mkunazini where slaves were cruelty whipped before being auctioned.

Slave trade Zanzibar market Zanzibar Central Market.

Visit Dr. David Livingstone's House

Visit the house of the good slaves friend Dr. David Livingstone who campaigned for the abolition of slavery which marked its end in 1873.

Visit Maruhubi ruins

Visit Maruhubi Ruins where 99 necked enslaved women were entertaining the Arab Sultan of Zanzibar (1870-1888) in the luxurious palace. Zanzibar Slave trade Maruhubi ruins.

Visit Mangapwani chamber and caves

The last stop is at Mangapwani chamber where slaves were kept waiting for monsoon winded boats to fetch them and to be exiled.

Zanzibar Slave trade cave Mangapwani slaves cave.

Prices for Slave Trade Tour

Categories Basic Premium Plus
Adult $45 $60 $70
Child (5-10) $40 $55 -
Baby - - -
Group from 5 $40 $55 $65
Single supplement $5 $5 $5
Price Inclusions
Entry: Maruhubi ruins
Entry: Mangapwani caves
Entry: Mangapwani chamber
Entry: Slave market
Transfer 4km: City to Maruhubi
Transfer 20km: Maruhubi to Mangapwani
Tour guide (English) -
Bottle of water
Soft drinks -
Alcohol (adults only) - -
Lunch -

Pick-up and drop off would be calculated for you separately depending on your location.

Transfers Special Discount

🎁 All transfers within the 2km radius from the initial site in Stone Town are completely free of charge. This is applied immediately upon booking. No coupons or offer codes necessary.

Game Fishing in Zanzibar

Itinerary Summary

Item Detail
Minimum price $250 per trip... more prices
Schedule (half day) 06:30 to 11:30 (fixed time)
Schedule (half day) - budget 06:30 to 09:30 (fixed time)
Schedule (full day) 06:30 to 14:30 (fixed time)
Departure point Nungwi, North Matemwe - Northbound (budget) Kizimkazi - Southbound (budget)
Key activities Fishing
Game Fishing in Zanzibar

Zanzibar is fortunate in having superb fishing almost all the year. Fishing in Zanzibar is synonymous as some of the most exhilarating and challenging deep-sea fishing is available. It gets more interesting when the North East monsoon blows, the billfish arrive in great numbers.

The Fishing Boats

We considered our clients fishing needs and therefore we have finally included different boat sizes for different fishing needs and budget. Scroll down for the prices of each fishing trip on each boat.

The Suli Suli The Ocean Spirit The Baloo
Suli Suli fishing boat Ocean Spirit boat Baloo fishing boat

Catch it and Cooking it!

You can always cook your catch, though not on the boat for safety reasons. We do work with nearby restaurants to help us make that happen. Enjot your fresh, juicy and tasty catch. Bon appetit!

Baked dorado

What is the Best Season for Game Fishing in Zanzibar?

Most common fish available in Zanzibar:

The Striped Marlin

Available from November to March

Game Fishing in Zanzibar - A Striped Marlin

Bio: It is the most prolific of the Marlin and they seasonally migrate through the natural corridor between Zanzibar and the mainland. This fish is well-known for its fighting ability and is renowned for its speed and acrobatic displays. It has a reputation for spending more time in the air than in the water just after it is hooked.

The Black Marlin

Available from August to October

Game Fishing in Zanzibar - Black Marlin

Bio: A highly rated game fishing in Zanzibar, the Black Marlin has the power, size and persistence of which anglers dream! The Black Marlin in Zanzibar and East African waters are generally larger than the other Marlin and have short, heavy bodies with the fins virtually locked in position.

The Blue Marlin

Available from August to October

Game Fishing in Zanzibar - Blue Marlin

Bio: The Blue Marlin is the largest of the Marlin family. It is a more streamlined version of the Black Marlin. It has a long slender bill extending up to a virtual point on the top of the head where the dorsal fin slants, resulting in a huge speed take off compared to other Marlin.

The Shortbill Spearfish

Available from August to October

Game Fishing in Zanzibar - Shortbill Spearfish

Bio: This elusive game fish does exist in the waters of Zanzibar on the Pemba Channel, but is infrequently encountered and rarely seen and caught. This fish is a highly migratory deep-water species feeding at or near the surface on medium-sized fish, including Dorado, Flying Fish and Pilot Fish, Squid and Crustaceans. They appear to be available all year in small numbers. The methods are the same as for other billfish.

The Sailfish

Available All year

Fishing Zanzibar - Sailfish

Bio: The Sailfish is one of the most strikingly colourful game fish of all - its outstanding feature is the long, high first dorsal which is slate or cobalt blue with a scattering of black spots. Its body is dark blue and silver and lights up with white dots and lines of electric blue.

The Broadbill

Available All year

Zanzibar Fishing - Broadbill

Bio: Broadbill is known as the 'Gladiator of the Sea' due to its reputation of being the toughest of all the billfish with a violent mood, and is considered by many to be the toughest of all billfish to catch.

The Tuna

Available All year

Zanzibar Fishing - Tuna Fish

Bio: From August we start to see large numbers of migrating Yellowfin Tuna fish, which are, pound for pound, one of the strongest fish that swim and can put up a challenging fight. These swift, sleek marauders of the worlds' oceans can be picked out from their close relatives by their bright yellow finlets and belly.

Lesser Game Fish

Available All year

Apart from the fish mentioned above fish like Wahoo, Barracuda, Giant Trevally, Dorado and Kingfish are among the most common fish caught in these waters.

Prices for Game Fishing in Zanzibar

Half Day Trips (5hrs)

Fishing boats Suli Suli (4) Ocean Spirit (5) Baloo (5)
Price $485 $635 $785
Price Inclusions
Boat, skipper, crew
Bait and tackle
Equipment
Snacks

Full Day Trips (8hrs)

Fishing boats Suli Suli (4) Ocean Spirit (5) Baloo (5)
Prices $685 $885 $985
Price Inclusions
Boat, skipper, crew
Bait and tackle
Equipment
Lunch

Budget Trips (3hrs)

Fishing Route Northbound (4) Southbound (4)
Prices $300 $250
Price Inclusions
Boat, skipper, crew
Bait and tackle
Equipment
Snacks

Fishing Special Discount

🎁 7% discount on Baloo.
🎁 5% discount on Ocean Spirit.

Transfers Special Discount

🎁 All transfers within the 2km radius from the fishing site are completely free of charge. This is applied immediately upon booking. No coupons or offer codes necessary.

Safari Blue in Zanzibar

Itinerary Summary

Item Detail
Minimum price $60 per person... more prices
Schedule 09:30 to 17:30 (fixed time)
Starting point Fumba, South West
Termination point Fumba, South West
Key activities Sightseeing, snorkeling, sunbathing
Main attractions Kwale Island, the Baobab tree, Funguni sandbank, the traditional wooden dhows
Memo Bring a towel and swimwear
Safari blue Zanzibar beach

This is a full day boat tour. The boats are traditional hand-built sailing dhows finished to the very highest standards of comfort and safety. The tour touches the key attraction spots on the South West waters protected by the Menai Bay Consercation.The Safari Blue in Zanzibar is one the most popular excursions in East Africa and has been running great days out since 1996.

What the Trip Includes

Visit a mangrove lagoon

Explore the mangrove lagoon hidden inside Kwale Island.

Safari blue Zanzibar kwale Kwale Island.

Visit and climb a Baobab tree

Climb the tree and get a great view from the top! If lucky you'll find massive coconut crabs living inside its hollow trunk.

Zanzibar Safari blue - crab Coconut crab.

Sandbank relaxation

Explore safe snorkeling and enjoy relaxation under the shade. More snorkeling on a dedicated snorkeling trip.

Zanzibar Safari blue - sandbank relaxation Funguni sandbank.

Dolphins siting

See dolphins on 90% of our water excursion (Indo-Pacific Humpback and the Bottle-nose dolphins). See more dolphins on a dedicated Dolphin Tour.

Seafood lunch

Served at our desert island restaurant, includes a delicious Zanzibari seafood lunch with grilled fish and slipper lobster, gastronomic fruit tasting, coffee and Amarula.

Safari blue setup The lunch venue at Kwale Island.

Prices for the Safari Blue in Zanzibar

Package Basic Premium Plus
Adult - - $65
Child (5-10) - - $60
Baby - - -
Group from 5 - - $60
Single supplement - - $5
Price Inclusions
Entry: Menai Bay conservation - -
Life jacket, mask, flippers - -
Boat, skipper, crew - -
Soft drinks - -
Alcohol (adult only) - -
Lunch - -

Pick-up and drop off would be calculated for you separately depending on your location.

Transfers Special Discount

🎁 All transfers within the 2km radius from the excursion site are completely free of charge. This is applied immediately upon booking. No coupons or offer codes necessary.

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