Sail out at sunrise to meet wild dolphins, then snorkel vibrant reefs and relax on a sandbank off Zanzibar’s south coast.
The warm waters off Kizimkazi, on Zanzibar’s southern tip, are home to resident pods of bottlenose and humpback dolphins. An early-morning boat trip gives you the best chance of seeing them as they surface to feed and play in the golden light.
After the dolphins, your traditional dhow or speedboat continues to a nearby reef where you can snorkel among colourful fish and coral. The trip finishes with time to swim and relax on a secluded sandbank before returning to shore.
Everything is arranged for you — hotel transfers, a local skipper and guide, snorkelling gear and refreshments. Because the boat heads out with the sunrise, you’ll be back on dry land by mid-morning, leaving the rest of the day free to explore Zanzibar at your own pace.
Head out early when the sea is calm and the light is beautiful — the best time to find active dolphins.
Watch bottlenose and humpback dolphins surfacing and feeding around the boat in their natural home.
Float over shallow coral gardens teeming with tropical fish and, if you’re lucky, sea turtles.
Finish with a swim and a stroll on a pristine sandbank surrounded by turquoise Indian Ocean water.
A private, guided day built around Dolphin Tour Zanzibar.
Half day (4–5 hours) door to door: your guide collects you from Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, with 5 planned stops along the way and no other group to keep pace with.
The timings below are indicative. They flex with your start time, the season, and how long you want to linger at any stop.
We collect you from your Zanzibar hotel and drive to the fishing village of Kizimkazi on the south coast.
Board your boat with a local skipper and head out into the open water in search of dolphin pods.
Follow the dolphins as they surface and play, keeping a respectful distance and letting them come to us.
Anchor at a reef, don your mask and fins, and snorkel among the corals and tropical fish.
Relax on a sandbank with fresh fruit and water before cruising back to shore and returning to your hotel.
Times are indicative. Your guide adjusts pick-up, stop lengths and pacing to your group, the season and road or trail conditions.
The day is private. Re-order the stops, add time wherever you like, or trade a visit for something else entirely.
Every experience is private, so the price per person falls as your group grows.
| Group size | 1 PAX Solo rate | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX | 7+ PAX Ask us |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | US$171 | US$110 | US$99 | US$92 | US$88 | US$84 | Ask us |
| Total for the group | US$171 | US$220 | US$297 | US$368 | US$440 | US$504 | Ask us |
Rates are in US dollars and cover the whole private experience — your guide, the vehicle and transfers, and every park, entry or activity fee listed above. Your written quote follows your dates and final plan; groups of seven or more are always priced individually.
Kizimkazi is about an hour’s drive from Stone Town and roughly 45 minutes from most south-coast resorts. Confirm the pick-up point and we’ll arrange the rest.
These are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed — but the Kizimkazi pods are resident and sighting rates are very high, especially at sunrise.
For the welfare of the animals we do not chase or jump in around the dolphins. Your guide will let them approach and will offer snorkelling at the reef instead.
No. Life jackets are available and the snorkelling takes place in calm, shallow water suited to beginners.
Tell us your dates and travel style. Our local team in Moshi will slot the Dolphin Tour Zanzibar into your itinerary — free, with no obligation.
