Tours/Zanzibar/Private/Sharing: Explore Mnemba Island with a dhow
Viator · Private tour

Private/Sharing: Explore Mnemba Island with a dhow

5.0(192)Zanzibar1 hour
VIATOR4.9(14)TRIPADVISOR5.0(178)

Description

Enjoy a full day trip to Mnemba Island with one of our traditional Dhows. Mnemba Island is a small island located outside the northeast coast of Zanzibar. The Island is famous for its crystal clear water and astounding coral reefs that have a wide variety of corals, sea stars and fish species.

Tour Options

Sharing boat
Private boat

Highlights

Bottled water
Seafood and chicken bbq lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Sodas and fresh juice

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Seafood and chicken bbq lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Sodas and fresh juice
Not included
Beer: $5/each and wine: $20/bottle
Taxi from hotel to meeting point in Kendwa
Clear kayak $60

Pickup Locations & Times

Let us know if you need help with taxi

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Reviews(192)

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loreenh916
August 7, 2026
Amazing trip worth every penny. Great vibe, great staff, amazing food!

Dream Dhow is really a magical experience! Communication on where to meet for the tour was really good and friendly, helpful and fast. I felt well taken care of even before! Going on the Boat we were introduced to our guides which was really kind! All of the guys were amazing! Really good English, good flow of Information and very good photographers as well 😆🙏🏼 they definatly knew how to get the best pictures! The freshly cooked food after we arrived at Mnemba Island was my Highlight though. I have been to Mnemba many times before but Never with a service and food this good. It was simply amazing. So so delicious and you could get a Great Taste of Zanzibar 🫶🏼 Overall it was a truly relaxing experience with enough time to chill out at Mnemba Island and enjoy the Water, swim, snorkel and just enjoy. A great and much needed reset. A big cooler available with Self-Made juices and Sodas and Water and you were never short on local snacks and fruits. It was an amazing day and worth every penny 🙏🏼 can’t wait for the next time heading out to see with them!

Operator response

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joemW7154FB
August 7, 2026
Great Day out!

Awesome day. The guys at Dream Dhow were great from start to finish. Food on board was great, and there was plenty for everyone, the guides secured us a really good snorkelling spot, and while every other boat was chasing and harassing the dolphins the Crew from Dream Dhow waited until the afternoon and we were able to swim with over 20 Dolphins, just on our own! Manny & his crew were brilliant.

Operator response

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amartega
July 30, 2026
Incredible experience

A very cool experience!! The boat is very beautiful and is set up great, with many places to rest and enjoy the trip, the crew is very attentive, and the food is wonderful. We spent a very pleasant day in a beautiful setting.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 We’re so happy you enjoyed the boat, our crew, and the food. It was a pleasure having you on board, and we hope to welcome you back to Zanzibar soon! 🌴⛵

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G4710MIisabellec
July 29, 2026
5-Star Experience from Start to Finish

We had an incredible experience with Dream Dhow! I booked a private traditional dhow just for me and my sister, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. The crystal-clear blue water was breathtaking, we were lucky enough to see dolphins up close, and the snorkeling was amazing. A huge thank you to our wonderful crew—Samuel, Moussa, and Seleman—for making the day so special. They were incredibly kind, professional, and made sure we had the best experience from start to finish. They also prepared a delicious fresh meal for us on the boat, which made the experience even more memorable. If you’re visiting Zanzibar, I highly recommend booking with Dream Dhow. It was an unforgettable day!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your amazing review! 😊 We’re thrilled that your private dhow trip was one of the highlights of your Zanzibar visit. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Samuel, Moussa, and Seleman—they’ll be delighted to hear them. It was a pleasure having you on board, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable day! 🌴⛵

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Ally_S
July 28, 2026
Best Day Trip in Zanzibar!

This was our favorite day in Zanzibar! The boat picked us up in front of our resort at 9am. We cruised the most beautiful water to Mnembe Island on an authentic Dhow where we saw so many dolphins and the most beautiful water in the world . Mnembe island was a dream! The views 12/10 and the crew was so amazing. The lunch was cooked right on the boat and was the best lunch we had all trip (still drooling over the lobster). We also enjoyed some great snorkeling. Shout out to our crew: chef Mohammad, Hemed and Musa! They made the day so enjoyable and I would recommend this trip to anyone coming to Zanzibar! It was a great way to explore this beautiful island!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your amazing review! 😊 We’re honored to hear this was your favorite day in Zanzibar! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Chef Mohammad, Hemed, and Musa—they’ll be so happy to hear them. It was a pleasure having you on board, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable day! 🌴⛵

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carinafY8900HB
July 24, 2026
Everything perfect

Everything great. Crew friendly, food 10/10!

Operator response

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danaaJ4832BF
July 24, 2026
Perfect

Everything perfect: operators super helpful and magical view! We spent a day in Mnemba with a stop for snorkeling, beautiful scenery and the operators were very kind, they were truly available for our every request and very professional, excellent lunch and they even went down with us to act as our guides for snorkeling. Thank you for the wonderful experience

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re so happy you had such a great day with us and enjoyed Mnemba, the snorkeling, and the lunch. Your kind words mean a lot to our crew. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! 🌴⛵

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larissapY1924SV
July 23, 2026
Perfect day in Mnemba Island

Amazing experience. Service was great, and the food was the best we ate in Africa. Best day ever!

Operator response

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Z6028ESallisons
July 21, 2026
Mnembe island

I would have liked to do more snorkelling .

Operator response

Thank you for your review! We’re glad you joined us and appreciate your feedback. We understand that some guests would love even more time for snorkelling. We always try to balance the day between snorkelling, relaxing on the sandbank, enjoying lunch, and other experiences to create a well-rounded trip. We hope you still had a wonderful day with us, and we’d love to welcome you back for another adventure in Zanzibar!

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435clementei
July 18, 2026
Extraordinary experience!!

A one-of-a-kind experience: traditional Swahili boat with all the comforts. Excellent lunch and very well-prepared staff. Spectacular Mnemba Island and good snorkeling. I highly recommend it.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the authentic dhow experience, the snorkeling, and our crew. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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