Mnemba Atoll Snorkelling
The island's best reef, reached by boat from the north-east coast.
Duration
Half day, roughly 3 to 4 hours
Format
Shared or private
Departs
Matemwe, Nungwi or Kiwengwa depending on where you stay
About this tour
Mnemba atoll is a protected marine area off the north-east coast and the clearest water in Zanzibar. Boats leave from Matemwe, Nungwi or Kiwengwa and reach the reef quickly, where you snorkel over coral gardens with a good chance of seeing turtles and, seasonally, dolphins on the way.
Highlights
- Snorkelling in the Mnemba marine conservation area
- Coral gardens and reef fish
- Good chance of turtles
- Short boat ride from the north-east coast
A typical day
- 07:30Pickup from your hotel
- 08:15Board the boat and short crossing to the atoll
- 09:00First snorkelling session over the reef
- 10:15Second stop at a different reef section
- 11:30Return to shore and transfer back
What's included
- Boat and crew
- Snorkelling equipment
- Marine park fee
- Drinking water
- Hotel pickup from nearby areas
Not included
- Landing on Mnemba island itself, which is private
- Lunch
- Tips
Good to know
- · Mornings have the calmest water and the best visibility.
- · The island itself is privately owned, so trips snorkel the surrounding reef.
- · Reef-safe sun cream only.
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