The 5 Best Private Snorkeling Charters in Tanzania

1.Private Dolphin Tour and Snorkeling at Mnemba Island reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 104 reviews · from $104Our pick

Spend about three hours in Zanzibar’s northeast waters with a private crew, looking for wild dolphins near Mnemba, snorkeling among coral and tropical fish, then relaxing at a clear-water sandbank. Ahmed and Msomali are among the guides praised for patience and care. Equipment, fruit, water, transport, and hotel transfers are included.

“I totalement recommand this activité! Perfect . Thank you for our guide Ahmed Who was so patient and kind with us. He gîtes us lots of advice.”

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2.Private/Sharing: Snorkeling with Dolphins Sandbank in Mnemba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $120Top rated

Sail from Kendwa to Mnemba Island on a traditional dhow with your own group. Watch for dolphins, snorkel among coral and colorful fish, enjoy a seafood and chicken barbecue, visit a low-tide sandbank, then sail back with fruit as the sun sets. Crew members may include Matthias, Mbwana, Yusef, or Musa.

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4.Tumbatu Island Private Snorkeling Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 3.5 - 5.5 hours · from $78

Travel from northern Zanzibar to Tumbatu and nearby reefs for a private snorkeling trip with guides such as Hasan or Ali. Expect clear water, fruit, soft drinks, and a quiet setting with few boats. Reef quality can vary, and low tide may mean a muddy walk to the boat, so bring reef shoes.

“We had a wonderful snorkeling adventure with Hasan and the captain of the boat. We were the only boat in the area where we snorkeled off of Tumbatu island. For the budget price, we thought it was a good value without luxury but we had all we needed. I recommend it for a more local style adventure.”

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5.Discover Tumbatu Island: Private Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours · from $49Best value

Take a private boat from Kendwa or Nungwi toward Tumbatu Island for about two hours of snorkeling and rest on the water. Masks, fins, life jackets, fruit, and water are included. The island itself may not be accessible, and the boat can be a small fishing boat rather than a traditional dhow.

“Siamo stati un po' sfortunati, causa bassa marea non siamo riusciti a sbarcare sull'isola e a goderci una spiaggia bellissima tutta per noi! Per lo snorkeling abbiamo avuto paura di tuffarci causa avvistamento di un banco di meduse. Mi dispiace, ma sicuramente è un escursione che vale la pena fare e soprattutto la guida è stata gentile e ha capito la situazione.”

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