Dolphin tour Kizimkazi Beach: Dolphins, monkeys, sea turtles

You swim with sea turtles in a cave just off the beach where you watched dolphins that morning.

A full-day tour from Kizimkazi Beach combines a three-hour dolphin-watching cruise with visits to Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park (where you walk among Red Colobus monkeys), Kuza Cave (where you swim in crystal water surrounded by limestone formations), The Rock Restaurant (an iconic perch on the East Coast), and Salaam Cave (where you enter the water alongside sea turtles). A live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language leads the group. Private transportation, breakfast and bottled water are included throughout the 11-hour day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day Zanzibar sightseeing tour

• Take dolphin-watching cruise at Kizimkazi Beach
• Visit Jozani Forest and see Red Colobus monkeys
• Explore Kuza Cave and swim in crystal waters
• Visit The Rock Restaurant at Michamvi Pingwe
• Swim with sea turtles in Salaam Cave

The experience

The dolphin cruise departs from Kizimkazi Beach on the southern coast and runs three hours across the Indian Ocean. The boat heads into Menai Bay Conservation Area, where bottlenose dolphins move through the turquoise water. The guide watches for them and positions the boat so you can see them without disturbing the pod. The morning ends back on shore with time to dry off before the group moves inland.

From there, the day splits between forest, caves and a restaurant perch. Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park sits inland: you walk a nature trail lined with eucalyptus and mahogany, cross a boardwalk through mangrove forest, and spot the rare Red Colobus monkeys in close range. Kuza Cave near Jambiani opens into a chamber of limestone formations. The water inside stays crystal clear, and you swim there. The Rock Restaurant occupies a boulder on the East Coast near Michamvi Pingwe. It is a working restaurant where you can order seafood and drinks while the view spreads across the water. Salaam Cave, just off Kizimkazi Beach, is where the sea turtles live. You enter the water and swim near them in the shallow, sheltered space.

Transportation is private throughout, and the vehicle is air-conditioned. Breakfast arrives early in the day. Bottled water travels with you. The guide speaks your language and knows the sites well enough to answer questions as you move between them. Eleven hours is a full day, but the route paces itself (water time, walking time, a meal stop), so the length does not feel like rushing.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a live guide in your chosen language.
• breakfast.
• bottled water.
• entry to Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park, Kuza Cave, and Salaam Cave.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (25 to 55 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (15 to 20 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 24 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want five different Zanzibar landscapes (dolphins, forest monkeys, caves, sea turtles, restaurant views) covered in one guided day rather than piecing together separate outings.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 20 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).

How long is the dolphin-watching part of the tour?

The dolphin cruise runs three hours on the water near Kizimkazi Beach, departing in the morning and returning to shore before the group moves to the forest and caves.

Will I definitely see dolphins on this tour?

The guide looks for bottlenose dolphins in Menai Bay Conservation Area, where they are known to move through the water, but sightings depend on where the dolphins are on the day you go.

What is Kuza Cave like to swim in?

Kuza Cave near Jambiani holds crystal-clear water inside a chamber lined with limestone formations. You swim there surrounded by the rock walls and local artifacts displayed in the cave.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer to visit Salaam Cave?

Salaam Cave is a shallow, sheltered spot where sea turtles live. You enter the water to swim near them, so basic comfort in water is useful, but the space is calm and the guide is with the group.

What does the 11-hour day include and what do I need to arrange separately?

The tour includes private transport, breakfast, bottled water, entry to all sites, and the guide. You can buy lunch or drinks at The Rock Restaurant during the stop there.