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Zanzibar Day Trips

Our pick: Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Dhow Day Trip & Snorkeling Lunch — US$ 150 (9h, 4.94★ · 207). Best value: Snorkeling Mnemba Island: Dolphins and Coral Reef — US$ 80 (6h, 4.61★ · 18).

4.8 8 experiences from US$ 80 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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✓ 2026-09-29
OptionPricePer personLengthRatingCancellationExtra fee
Snorkeling Mnemba Island: Dolphins and Coral ReefBest valueUS$ 80 p.p.
US$ 80
6h4.61★ · 18free—
Zanzibar snorkeling day trip: BBQ seafood on Kwale IslandUS$ 90 p.p.
US$ 90
6h–7h5.00★ only 2 reviewsfree—
Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Dhow Day Trip & Snorkeling LunchOur pickUS$ 150 p.p.
US$ 150
9h4.94★ · 207free—
Private Zanzibar Tour: Stone Town, Spice Farms, Jozani ForestUS$ 150 p.p.
US$ 150
7h–8h4.76★ · 17free—
Zanzibar snorkeling & sandbank day trip: Dhow sailing with seafood lunchUS$ 160 p.p.
US$ 160
8h5.00★ only 2 reviewsfree—
One Day Safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi National ParkTop ratedUS$ 500 p.p.
US$ 500
10h5.00★ · 33free—
Zanzibar to Mikumi Safari Day Trip: Lions & Game DriveUS$ 560 p.p.
US$ 560
12h 30m4.23★ · 13free—
Zanzibar & Selous Safari: 7 Days Beach & Game DriveUS$ 2,200 p.p.
US$ 2,200
7d5.00★ only 8 reviewsfree—

Real price per person across the 8 options: US$ 80–US$ 2,200 (median US$ 150). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 8.

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Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Dhow Day Trip & Snorkeling Lunch
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Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Dhow Day Trip & Snorkeling Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (207)9hYou’ll board a traditional dhow for a day trip to Mnemba Island from Zanzibar—swimming with dolphins if luck’s on your side, snorkeling coral reefs teeming with life, then sharing a fresh seafood BBQ lunch right on deck. With stops at hidden sandbanks and sunset sailing back home, it’s an easygoing day full of small surprises you’ll remember long after.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%fromUS$ 150View ›
One Day Safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park
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One Day Safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (33)10hIf you want to see wild Tanzania in just one day from Zanzibar, this trip packs it in—lions, elephants, giraffes, and more than 300 bird species await. You’ll get real close to nature (and maybe even closer to an elephant than you expected). It’s easy, guided by locals who know every track and call.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 500View ›
Snorkeling Mnemba Island: Dolphins and Coral Reef
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Snorkeling Mnemba Island: Dolphins and Coral Reef★★★★★★★★★★ 4.61 (18)6hSnorkeling at Mnemba Island near Zanzibar combines dolphin swimming at Dolphin Point with reef diving in the Mnemba Marine Conservation Area, followed by lunch on a sandbank. The motorboat departs at 9:30 AM from Mama Mia Restaurant Beach or the northern beaches (Kendwa or Nungwi), with pickup 40 minutes before departure; the full day runs until 3:30 PM. A local guide leads the activity in English, Spanish, Italian or French, and snorkeling equipment, lunch, drinks and tropical fruit are included.Is it for me?The day runs six hours with an early 9:30 AM start and a 45-minute boat ride, so it suits travelers with a moderate level of fitness who are comfortable entering the water multiple times. Children from age 4 are welcome when sitting with an adult during the boat ride.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 80View ›
Zanzibar to Mikumi Safari Day Trip: Lions & Game Drive
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Zanzibar to Mikumi Safari Day Trip: Lions & Game Drive★★★★★★★★★★ 4.23 (13)12h 30mYou leave your hotel before dawn, fly to the mainland, spend six hours on a game drive through Mikumi National Park spotting lions and elephants, eat lunch in the bush, and fly back to Zanzibar by evening. Hotel pickup, all flights, park fees, lunch and drinks are included; you just show up at the hotel at the pickup time.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Zanzibar and want to see a real African safari without spending nights away from the island — the tight schedule is what makes a full day in the park possible in one departure.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 560View ›
Zanzibar snorkeling & sandbank day trip: Dhow sailing with seafood lunch
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Zanzibar snorkeling & sandbank day trip: Dhow sailing with seafood lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)8hYou sail on a traditional dhow to three islands: Kwale for a walk past coral formations and a fallen baobab; a secluded sandbank for snorkeling and a seafood barbecue; and Niamembe for shallow swimming or beach time. Snorkeling equipment, lunch with tropical fruit and drinks, and hotel pickup are all included. The full day runs from early morning to late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the water without arranging a boat, finding a guide, or figuring out lunch logistics yourself—the dhow, the three stops, and the meal are all coordinated so you just show up at your hotel in the morning.Free cancellationKids −37%fromUS$ 160View ›
Zanzibar snorkeling day trip: BBQ seafood on Kwale Island
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Zanzibar snorkeling day trip: BBQ seafood on Kwale Island★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)6h–7hYou're picked up from central Zanzibar and driven to a traditional boat at Kikungwi, then sailed to Kwale Island's coral reefs for snorkeling with full gear provided. Between the water, you rest under a tent, eat fresh tropical fruit, and watch the crew grill seafood lunch on the beach. Soft drinks stay available all day, and the boat brings you back to your starting point by early evening.Is it for me?A good choice if you want snorkeling and a full beach day without arranging your own boat, gear or lunch—the private pickup and all-inclusive meal take the logistics off your hands and leave you free to swim and rest.Free cancellationKids −33%fromUS$ 90View ›
Zanzibar & Selous Safari: 7 Days Beach & Game Drive
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Zanzibar & Selous Safari: 7 Days Beach & Game Drive★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (8)7dYou spend mornings swimming with rescued sea turtles and snorkeling coral reefs, afternoons on jet-skis and glass kayaks, one full day flying to Selous for a six-hour game drive, and evenings at beach bars with bonfires. Hotel stays, all flights, gear, and ground transport are included; you arrange nothing except what you want to eat at The Rock Restaurant.Is it for me?Book this if you want both beach relaxation and a real safari in one trip without planning separate flights, guides, or logistics — the fixed itinerary and included domestic flights make a full game drive possible between beach days.Free cancellationfromUS$ 2,200View ›
Private Zanzibar Tour: Stone Town, Spice Farms, Jozani Forest
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Private Zanzibar Tour: Stone Town, Spice Farms, Jozani Forest★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (17)7h–8hA private full-day guided tour of Zanzibar covers Stone Town's UNESCO heritage architecture and markets, working spice farms where locals grow and use the island's signature crops, and Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park to see red colobus monkeys found nowhere else. The guide is English-speaking, pickup is included, and the day runs seven to eight hours with air-conditioned transport, bottled water and tropical fruit stops built in.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want a guide who can answer questions and move at your group's pace through all three stops, rather than following a fixed schedule with other travelers. The arrangement means you control the timing at each site — longer in the forest if the monkeys hold your attention, or moving through Stone Town's alleys at your own speed.Free cancellationKids −86%fromUS$ 150View ›

Frequently asked questions

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

How long do these experiences last?

Most options last half a day or longer.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Dhow Day Trip & Snorkeling Lunch is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.94 out of 5 across 207 reviews.

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