Mnemba Atoll
Overview
Experience Zanzibar’s underwater paradise at Mnemba Atoll, the island’s top snorkelling spot. Swim alongside colourful reef fish, turtles, and maybe even dolphins or a majestic Napoleon fish. With expert guides, quality gear, and safety support, both beginners and experienced snorkelers will feel at ease. The trip includes two snorkelling stops, a scenic dhow sail from Kendwa, and a tasty veggie rice lunch with fresh fruits and water—making it a perfect day of sea, sun, and marine life.
- Snorkel at Mnemba Atoll, Zanzibar’s most famous marine reserve
- Swim with vibrant reef fish, turtles, and maybe even dolphins or Napoleon fish
- Two guided snorkelling sessions with experienced, safety-focused guides
- High-quality gear and buoyancy aids provided for all comfort levels
- Sail on a traditional dhow from Kendwa—enjoy scenic ocean views
Itinerary
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The most famous place for snorkeling in Zanzibar is the beautiful Mnemba Atoll Marine Reserve. The area is well known for its fish life and you can expect to see lion fish, moray eels, stingrays and turtles swimming around in the shallows. If you venture further out the reef drops away into a big wall where you will see schools of giant trevally and emperor fish hunting, yellow snappers, barracuda and if you are lucky napoleon fish and turtles. All of our snorkelling trips are accompanied by an experienced guide who will help you find the fish, answer any questions you have about them and ensure you are safe and comfortable. All equipment is provided and is of a high standard and for those who are less comfortable in the water we have buoyancy aids available a and the guide always takes a life ring. Tour start from Kendwa take aprox; 2hrs to get to Mnemba the same back to kendwa on sailing dhow, and then snorkel at two places and have lunch between, (veggie & rice lunch, fruits, water included)
Include & Exclude
Includes
- Traditional dhow sailing trip from Kendwa to Mnemba Atoll and back
- Two guided snorkelling sessions with an experienced guide
- High-quality snorkelling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel)
- Buoyancy aids and life ring for added safety
- Delicious vegetarian rice lunch, fresh fruits, and bottled water
- Marine park fees
Excludes
- Hotel transfers (unless pre-arranged at an extra cost)
- Soft drinks or alcoholic beverages
- Towels and personal swimwear
- Tips and gratuities
- Underwater photography or video services
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