Overview
Tumbatu Island Snorkeling, The island is located off the North-West coast of Zanzibar. The wedge-shaped Tumbatu island is surrounded by a reef, making it somewhat isolated from the rest of Zanzibar, even though its southern shore is only 2km from the main Island. Snorkeling in Tumbatu Island is considered a safe, shallow, and accessible dive site for non-divers, vibrant marine life, and great visibility (10-30ft) All three dive sites, Shetani, Popabawa & Mwana have spectacular, flourishing corals reefs, with a large variety of both soft and hard corals. Meet us as your guide in Nungwi for this snorkeling excursion and allowing guests to experience the diver sit of Zanzibar’s famed dive sites without the need for a scuba diving qualification.
Tumbatu Island Snorkeling.A half-day experience that departs from Nuguwi, head to the outer lying reef where you can’t jump right in – exploring the shallow corals and looking out for distinctive species that include Turtles, leaf Fish, Octopuses, Scorpion Fish, Moray Eels, and Nudibranchs.Whilst access to the island is under strict rule by tribal elders, you will be able to take a tour by boat – traveling along the stunning shoreline before you head back to Zanzibar – returning to the port by 2 pm.What you will expect to see in Tumbatu island are Turtles, Leaf fish, Octopuses, Scorpionfish,Moray Eels, and Nudibranchs. Tumbatu Island is dive sites Zanzibar with the nicest coral gardens in North Zanzibar island. There are three dive sites such as Shetani, Popobawa & Mwana have beautiful in dramatic and eye-catching, developing rapidly and successfully corals reefs, with a large variety of soft and hard corals, The reef starts at 3 meters and drops down to 12 meters deep. This makes Tumbatu island a beautiful place for snorkeling as well as beginner divers.
TRIP DETAILS
- Departs from: Nungwi Beach, north Zanzibar
- Trip Duration: 4 Hours.
- Morning Times: 9am – 1pm.
- Afternoon Times: 11am – 3pm.
INCLUSIONS
- boat
- Snorkeling gears / mask and fins
- Life jacket
- Fruit
- Sodas
- Mineral Water
EXCLUSIONS
- Hotel Transfer
meeting and pickup
- You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- Zanzibar Horse Club ( Nungwi Beach Behind The Z Hotel, Nungwi)
Start time
- 09:00 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 | $60 per person |
3 People | $40 per person |
4 people | $30 per person |
5 People | $25 Per person |
6 + People | $20 Per person |
