Mnemba Island Snorkeling

Located off the north east coast of Zanzibar, Mnemba Island is famous for its reefs and crystal clear water. A world-class marine park, it is a diver and snorkeler’s dream and also one of the best places in Africa to encounter Common Dolphins.

Mnemba Island is a private paradise, surrounded by the warm, calm azure waters of Tanzania’s Indian Ocean. It is a natural aquarium where the sea’s magic comes to life, as you explore the vibrant coral reef that laps the island’s pristine shores. URL mnembaisland.com

This full day tour combines a full-day of snorkeling and watching dolphins with a delicious seafood lunch on a nearby sandbank. This tour can be done year round but is especially recommended during the whale shark season between June and November.

Why Mnemba Island Is a Must-Visit Destination in Zanzibar

Our experienced guides know the reefs around Mnemba intimately and will take you to sites suited to your particular interests. They will also be happy to share their knowledge of the marine park and its inhabitants with you. The most popular site is Kichwani Reef, where hard and soft corals abound along with reef fish such as puffer fish, frogfish and jackfish.

Big Wall is another spectacular dive site, a steep underwater wall that drops away into the deep blue. Here you will find a variety of reef species, including palette surgeon fish, Clark’s anemone fish and geometric moray eels. You may even be lucky enough to spot a school of orbicular bat fish or a big eye trevally.