Swim with wild dolphins at Kizimkazi, on the southern tip of Zanzibar, where pods of bottlenose and spinner dolphins come into the bay to fish at dawn. From June to October, calm, clear seas make this one of East Africa's best places to snorkel near wild dolphins, best in the early morning. Because the site can get busy, choosing a low-impact operator matters, best from June to October.
Swim with wild dolphins at Kizimkazi, on the southern tip of Zanzibar, where pods of bottlenose and spinner dolphins come into the bay to fish at dawn. From June to October, calm, clear seas make this one of East Africa's best places to snorkel near wild dolphins, best in the early morning. Because the site can get busy, choosing a low-impact operator matters, best from June to October.
Up to 88% sighting chance in Kizimkazi (Zanzibar, Tanzania). Best months: August, July, September.
June to October and December to February. Dawn is best, when dolphins come into the bay to fish.
About 45 to 150 US dollars per person (2026 prices), often including snorkeling and lunch.
It can be, but Kizimkazi is popular and some boats chase the dolphins. Choose an operator that keeps at least 30 m distance, limits swimmers, and never chases or touches them.
Mainly bottlenose dolphins, with spinner dolphins also present in the bay.
