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Head out from Kizimkazi at dawn to find wild bottlenose and humpback dolphins in the warm southern waters.
Off Kizimkazi on Zanzibar’s southern tip, pods of wild bottlenose and humpback dolphins patrol the warm coastal waters year-round. An early-morning boat trip seeks them out, with the chance to slip into the water and snorkel near them when they’re relaxed and the conditions are right.
We work with operators who follow responsible viewing guidelines — keeping a respectful distance, not chasing or crowding the pods — so the encounter is on the dolphins’ terms. Mornings are calmest and the dolphins most active.
Set out from Kizimkazi at first light.
Cruise the coast watching for surfacing dolphins.
Enter the water quietly to snorkel near relaxed pods.
Refreshments aboard and back to shore.
A wonderful encounter when done right — but the industry has a chasing problem, so we use only responsible operators who keep their distance and don't harass the pods. Sightings are common but never guaranteed, and you'll get far more from a calm, respectful approach than a frantic one.
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