Kizimkazi Boat Trip

Take a one-hour drive from to Stone Town to Kizimkazi, on Zanzibar’s south coast for a day of dolphin spotting. Kizim­kazi is home to large numbers of bottle-nosed and spinner dol­phins, beautiful coral reefs and tropical fish.

On arrival, you’re given a short safety briefing and the dos and don’ts when faced with these wild animals. Then, you board a traditional ocean-going dhow and set sail on the Indian Ocean in search of dolphins.

You can get as close as 10 to 20 meters away from the dolphins. Sleek and grey, they jack-knife through the water, sometimes showing off with jumps and twists. In the past, some tourists have been lucky enough to swim and snorkel with these magical animals. However, the dolphins aren’t tame, and can be shy and elusive. Although visitors see dol­phins on most outings, there are no guarantees. Wheth­er you’re fortunate enough to see dolphins or not, you can enjoy two hours sailing and taking in the sights of the ocean. There’s superb snorkeling in the pristine coral reef and swimming in the clear, warm water of the Indian Ocean.

You’ll return to the beach for lunch, where you can swim in the shallower waters and talk to the crew, who can tell you sea stories about the one that got away.

Advisable

• Swim wear, towel, and water-resistant shoes.

• Hat and sunscreen.