Overview
The south coast pods of Kizimkazi are the most reliable dolphin sighting in Zanzibar. We depart at first light with a responsible-viewing captain — engine off, no chasing — and finish with a snorkel stop and time on the beach.
Highlights
- Resident bottlenose and spinner dolphins
- Responsible viewing code — no chasing
- Snorkel stop on the southern reef
- Optional visit to the 12th-century Kizimkazi mosque
- Beach time before the return transfer
Itinerary
06:00
Hotel pick-up.
07:15
Boat departure from Kizimkazi.
07:45
Dolphin watching in the bay.
09:00
Snorkelling stop and refreshments.
10:30
Beach time and optional mosque visit.
11:30
Hotel drop-off.
What's included
- Hotel transfers
- Boat and captain
- Snorkelling equipment
- Guide
- Water and fruit
What's excluded
- Mosque donation
- Lunch
- Tips
Pick-up information
Very early pick-up (05:30–06:30) — dolphins are most active before 09:00.
What to bring
- · Swimwear
- · Light jacket for the boat
- · Sun cream
- · Towel
Frequently asked
Can we swim with the dolphins?
We follow the marine code: you may enter the water quietly nearby, but we never drive the boat into a pod or block their path.
Is it good for children?
Yes, from 4 years. Child life jackets are on board.
