This short trip is for people who would rather be in the water than lying next to it. You stay on Zanzibar's north coast, close to the main dive and snorkel operators, so boat pick-ups are quick.
The main day is a boat trip to Mnemba Atoll off the north-east coast, a reef area that both divers and snorkellers visit for its coral and fish life. On the final morning there is a shorter trip to a reef closer to shore before you fly out. Certified divers dive; everyone else snorkels.
Conditions change with the season, the weather and the tide, so visibility and marine life sightings cannot be promised. The dive operator briefs you on the day. If you want to learn to dive, that is possible locally but takes longer than this itinerary allows.
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NORTH COAST RESORT
Full-day boat trip to Mnemba Atoll
Diving or snorkelling, depending on certification
North-coast base close to the main dive operators
Easy to extend into a longer beach stay
Private transfer to your resort on the north coast. If you are diving, use the afternoon for gear checks and a briefing with the operator.
A full day out by boat to Mnemba Atoll. Divers dive and snorkellers snorkel over the reef, with the operator choosing sites according to conditions on the day. Lunch is usually on or near the boat.
A shorter morning trip to a reef near the north coast, then back to the resort to pack and transfer to the airport.
Planning tip: see our guide on How to Combine a Safari With Zanzibar: Flights, Timing and Nights.
Accommodation: Two nights at a mid-range beach resort near the north coast, bed and breakfast.
Vehicle: Private airport transfers, boat trips via local dive operator
The driest months, roughly June to October and December to February, have the calmest seas and best visibility for snorkelling. The long rains, roughly March to May, bring showers and choppier water but quieter beaches and lower prices.
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Avoid flying within the period your dive agency recommends after your last dive - tell us your flight time so we can schedule the final reef trip accordingly
No. Both trips include snorkelling, so non-divers spend the same time in the water.
Operators generally ask for an internationally recognised qualification such as PADI or SSI Open Water and will want to see your card and logbook.
Boat trips are included. Equipment rental is extra if you do not bring your own.
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