KIZIMKAZI MKUNGUNI · DOLPHIN WATCHING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 dolphin watching tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Zanzibar’s Kizimkazi dolphin tour and Salaam Cave, with prices, timing, safety advice, itinerary details, and honest pros and cons.
“No swimming with dolphins - Only one dolphin from a distance, one mask broken - husband could not use it. Captain could not really understand English. Turtles were impressive but very commercialized”
Swim near dolphins in Kizimkazi, snorkel with turtles at Salaam Cave Aquarium, and enjoy private hotel transfers in Zanzibar.
“La barca che abbiamo usato era piccola e un po' arrugginita, ma col mare calmo non ha dato problemi. Inizialmente non abbiamo avuto fortuna a trovare i delfini e sulla via del ritorno ci siamo fermati a fare un bagno fra pesci colorati, stelle marine e coralli. Mentre eravamo lì la nostra guida è stata avvertita che erano stati avvistati dei delfini in un'altra zona e ci ha portati lì benché fossimo a corto di tempo, consentendoci di vedere una coppia dei delfini saltare più volte a pochi metri dalla nostra barca. Questa deviazione ha fatto sì che tornassimo a riva quando la marea era già troppo bassa per muoversi…”
Review of Nungwi’s dolphin, Mnemba snorkeling, and sunset dhow cruise, with honest advice on price, timing, dolphins, weather, and value.
“Great, we were unlucky with the weather as it was cloudy and did rain half of the activity. Staff was great and done a lot for us while looking for dolphins, loved everything else, fruit platter was awesome”
Review of Zanzibar’s 10-hour private tour to Kizimkazi, Jozani Forest, Prison Island, and Island Pongwe, with practical value tips.
“Excurssions superbes ! Guide super et arrangeant. Très ponctuel. Je recommande +++ Respect du programme tout était parfait”
Review of Kizimkazi dolphin swimming in Zanzibar, with route details, price, wildlife ethics, equipment tips, and honest booking advice.
“I am disappointed, the mask they provided broke and I wasnt able to swim with any dolphine, this experience is called swimming with dolphins and I didnt get that due to their faulty equipment. I tried to explain to Mohammed, and ask if they can drive us to Salaam cave for free as a compensation. Salaam cave is a 10mins drive from where the dolphins are. We said we will pay for the entrance, just feel fair that at least they offer a free ride. However, he continued to wanna rip us off by first saying an extra 40-50 to drive to Salaam cave and wait for one hour (Salaam…”
Review of Kizimkazi dolphin swimming in Zanzibar, with early boat trips, local guides, pickup options, pricing, and practical booking advice.
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