Overview
The most popular dolphin spotting location in Zanzibar is in Kizimkazi village located on the Southern coast of Zanzibar Island where you can see both bottle-nose and humpback dolphins. The shallow coastal waters around Kizimkazi are a favorite hangout for dolphins that come here for the reliable food supply, to nurse their calves, rest and socialize. Several bottle-nose dolphins stay at Kizimkazi all year-round. There are also rather shyer humpback dolphins that put in an appearance here, although their schedule is a little more erratic. Dolphin tour is best very early in the morning, because in the afternoon as the sun rises sea water tends to become warm, therefore dolphins dive deep down the sea bottom to escape heat, for the guests who stay in Stone town hotel, we pick them up from their hotels at 06:30am.
You can do the trip later in the afternoon but the probability to see dolphins is very small, not only that but at this time there might be many boats at the dolphin sites this scare the dolphins which is not good for their sustainability. Although dolphin-spotting is a popular activity, sightings aren’t guaranteed 100%, and actually managing to swim with dolphins is a rare occurrence, like with other wild animals spotting dolphins require time and patience as they are not confined in a cage or a zoo, they are in their natural environment. Dolphin trips last two to three hours. Kizimkazi is also the site of a 12th century mosque, the earliest evidence of Islam in East Africa, and is thus worth a visit for both cultural and historical reasons. We advice clients to wear their swimming costume. We also advise to wear waterproof sandals for boarding the dhows and to bring sunscreen.
TRIP DETAILS
- Trip Duration: 5 Hours.
- Morning Times: 6am – 12pm.
- Afternoon Times: 1pm – 5pm.
INCLUSIONS
- pick up and drop off from your hotel
- Tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Mineral Water
Meeting and Pickup
- Select a pickup point
Pickup details
- We will be pick you up from any Hotel/ Accommodation located in Zanzibar.
Start time
- 06:00 AM
End point
- This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessibl
- Most travelers can participate
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
HOW YOU CAN PAY
- Book with 20% deposit, pay rest on the day of the tour.
When you confirm your trip, Zanzibar star tours charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid on the day of the tour in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
Payment Options
To make a payment to Zanzibar Star Tour’s account using your credit card please click the “ PayPal ” button below to be redirected to our secure payment page, send a payment online
PRICES
| No. of People | Price per person |
| 1 Person | $150 |
| 2 People | $80 per person |
| 3 People | $65 per person |
| 4 people | $50 per person |
| 5 People | $40 Per person |
| 6 + People | $35 Per person |
