Dolphin · Tanzania
Where to see dolphins in Tanzania
About this list
A common trap when looking for places to see dolphins in Tanzania is a trip sold as if the sighting were certain. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the dolphin as a target species, 3 of them. Places that only mention a chance sighting are left out. Regions on record: Zanzibar & Matemwe, Zanzibar North and Zanzibar & Northeast. Encounters are split into snorkeling and swimming. Two "dolphin tours" can differ completely in rules and price when one watches from the boat and the other puts you in the water. All 3 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. Most operators list year-round operation, but whether boats go out depends on the sea on the day. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and rules on approach distance and in-water permits differ by country.
3 listed operators
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Tanzania · Zanzibar & Matemwe
Scubafish Zanzibar
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- See the operator page
- Checked
- Official source
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Tanzania · Zanzibar North
Zanzibar Watersports
Scuba divingSnorkelingBeach & water play- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- US$122 / person
- Checked
- Official source
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Tanzania · Zanzibar & Northeast
Scuba Blue Zanzibar
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- US$100 / person
- Checked
- Official source
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Activities in Tanzania
Frequently asked questions
Where can you see dolphins in Tanzania?
3 operators name the dolphin as a target species. Main regions: Zanzibar & Matemwe, Zanzibar North and Zanzibar & Northeast.
Do you have to get in the water to see dolphins?
Formats on record: snorkeling and swimming. Boat-based watching stays on the boat; snorkeling, swimming and freediving put you in the water. Some countries ban getting in the water altogether, so check the format in the program details.
When is dolphin season?
Most operators list year-round operation, but whether boats go out depends on the sea on the day.
Will I definitely see them?
No. Dolphins are wild animals, and whether you meet them depends on their movements and the sea. Maptlantis does not use wording that promises a sighting, and cancellation and refund terms follow each operator's policy.