Zanzibar Diving & Snorkelling: Mnemba, Reefs & Dolphins

Today you explore atmospheric Stone Town, then journey to the reefs of the north coast. You take a walking tour of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage labyrinth of historic lanes, carved doors, bazaars and history, exploring its markets and heritage. You then transfer to the north coast near Nungwi, home to superb dive sites and the reefs of Mnemba, settling into your dive-friendly beach resort. The history and beach are wonderful. As the sun sets over the ocean, you savour the glorious colours, and take a first snorkel or check dive. This evening, dine on Swahili cuisine, and meet the dive team to plan your diving. As you settle in by the turquoise sea, the anticipation of beautiful diving works its magic. Rest well, ready to dive the reefs of Zanzibar tomorrow.

Today you dive and snorkel Mnemba Atoll, Zanzibar's finest marine reserve. With the expert dive team, you take a boat to Mnemba Atoll, diving or snorkelling over pristine coral reefs teeming with clouds of colourful tropical fish, turtles, moray eels and reef fish, in the warm, crystal-clear turquoise water, often amid playful dolphins that come to swim and play. Certified divers enjoy beautiful dives on the reefs and walls, while snorkellers explore the vibrant coral. Between dives you relax on the beach. The reefs and dolphins are beautiful. As the sun sets over the ocean in a blaze of colour, you savour the glorious sunset. This evening, dine on Swahili cuisine, savouring the beauty of the underwater world. Rest well by the turquoise sea, ready for more diving tomorrow.

Today you dive the beautiful coral reefs, walls and drop-offs of Zanzibar. With the dive team, you dive over colourful coral reefs, dramatic walls and drop-offs teeming with reef fish, turtles, rays and marine life, in the warm, clear waters off the north coast, and, perhaps, explore a wreck or seasonal larger creatures. Snorkellers explore beautiful reefs with the team. Between dives you relax on the powder-white beach. The reefs and marine life are beautiful. As the sun sets over the ocean, you savour the glorious colours. This evening, dine on Swahili cuisine, savouring the beauty of the day. Rest well by the turquoise sea, ready for more reefs and, perhaps, dolphins tomorrow.

Today you enjoy more of Zanzibar's beautiful reefs and marine life. With the dive team, you dive or snorkel more beautiful coral reefs and, perhaps, return to Mnemba, encountering more turtles, rays, moray eels and clouds of colourful fish over vibrant coral, and, on an ethical dolphin excursion, snorkel with pods of playful dolphins gliding in the clear water. You might visit the Nungwi turtle sanctuary. Between dives you relax on the beach. The reefs and dolphins are beautiful. As the sun sets over the ocean in a blaze of colour, you savour the glorious sunset. This evening, dine on Swahili cuisine. Rest well by the turquoise sea, savouring your final full day of diving in Zanzibar.

Today you enjoy a final morning of diving or snorkelling, then relax on the powder-white beaches (mindful of not diving too close to your flight). In the morning you enjoy a final dive or snorkel over a beautiful reef, savouring the underwater world one last time. The rest of the day is yours to relax on the beautiful north-coast beaches, swimming in the warm, turquoise sea, snorkelling from the beach, and savouring the beauty and serenity of the Spice Island, perhaps with a sunset dhow cruise. The reefs and beaches are beautiful. As the sun sets over the ocean for the last time, you savour the glorious colours. This evening, dine on Swahili cuisine, reflecting on the beautiful diving you have experienced. Rest well by the turquoise sea, the reefs and dolphins of Zanzibar vivid in your memory, ahead of your departure tomorrow.

After a final, relaxed morning by the turquoise sea, perhaps a last gentle snorkel or swim, you are transferred to Zanzibar's airport for your onward departure. You leave having experienced the beautiful, warm-water diving of Zanzibar, the marine reserve of Mnemba Atoll, the colourful coral reefs, walls and drop-offs, the playful dolphins and turtles, and the abundant marine life, all in the warm, clear waters of the exotic Spice Island, alongside atmospheric Stone Town and powder-white beaches. The images stay vivid long after you land, the pristine reefs of Mnemba, the playful dolphins, the turtles, the colourful coral, and the powder-white beaches. Zanzibar offers beautiful warm-water diving and marine life in abundance, and you depart already dreaming of a return to dive the reefs of the enchanting Spice Island.