The most disgusting example of animal distress I have ever witnessed. I booked the Mnemba Island tour which consisted of dolphin watching and snorkelling. I’ve been dolphin watching many times before and the animals welfare should always be the top priority. Unfortunately, it was not the case here. Arriving at the starting point, there were over 100 small motor fishing boats ready to depart. I assumed these were all for different types of tours. They were not. They were all to spot the same 3 dolphins we found. Once we climbed into the boat we took off chasing over 50 other fishing boats (I counted) to where 3 poor dolphins (a mother, an auntie and a calf) were being surrounded by another 45 boats (I counted!!). As we arrived to where the dolphins were last spotted, there were boats everywhere, circling around the last spot the dolphins had breached the water. Then the dolphins appeared about 15m outside the circle to which all the boats then took off chasing them. Boats almost crashed, the stench of petrol was ridiculous and these poor dolphins were almost mowed down. Drivers then told their customers in the boats to jump into the water, getting so close to the dolphins the almost landed on them. I’ve never seen something so inhumane in my life. Not to mention, terrifying at how close people (and children!!) were to being mowed over by boats who had no concept of health and safety. This was a repetitive cycle and after witnessing it 3 times the look of disgust on my face was clear. The 2 other families in the boat with me agreed and we stopped “observing”/harassing these poor dolphins. For context, when a calf is born, the mother will normally take it away from the main pod, along with another adult, to teach the baby everything it needs to survive without the risk of it getting trampled by the adults in the main pod. This mother had tried to protect her baby, and all this tour had done was put it in jeopardy. Next we went to snorkel near Mnemba island, which only lead to more disappointment. We parked up in the middle of the reef amongst so many other fishing boats, I didn’t even bother counting this time. All you could smell and taste in the water was petrol. The range and number of marine life was sparse, clearly showing the marine area and life has suffered from the level of pollution and excessive numbers of people. I appreciate local tour companies will always want to capitalise on their local marine life but it should be done whilst ensuring marine life conservation. A really disappointing experience. In the next few days I also went on the turtle sanctuary experience. Whilst seeing these majestic creatures was incredible, there again were too many people in a small area of water with them. Lots of turtles + lots of people + a small area meant the turtles were getting pushed and kicked by swimmers. Again, not something I thought was acceptable.

Prebooked before we arrived and finalised everything a couple of days before, We left our hotel at 4am ready for our flight at 6.15. We arrived back at the hotel at 7.30pm. Everything was well organised and went like clockwork. We had a fabulous day and saw so many animals/birds - lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, warthogs, wildebeests, crocodiles, fish eagle, kingfisher, vulture and more! Our guide Abel and driver shabani were excellent, both finding the animals and providing lots of information. It was definitely worth the early start

We had a 3day 2 nite safari. Collection from hotel to airport and meeting our guide in Arusha. 1st day was Tarangire national park, very good day out, our guide was patient and answered questions that we asked. We then visited a Masai camp on our way to farm of dreams for our 2 nite stay. Up early at 5.30am for breakfast, to leave at 6.30. We went to Ngorongo crater, what can I say, we was absolutely spoiled. We seen everything we wanted, even had a lion walk the side of the truck so amazing. A day we will never forget. Our next day was lake manyara, as we had a magnificent day before this couldn’t compare. We was took back to the airport for our return flight to Zanzibar. Cannot recommend this tour group enough. We truly had a fabulous time on safari, everything from start to finish was very tentative. 5 stars

Very nice tour, the weather wasn’t that good, what means it was very (too) windy with our 3 year old daughter. You should observe that when you start your tour! Nice and very eager guides on the boat. We did the tour with Mussa and his team, could highly recommend him and his brother for the German guided tour! The island of Nakupenda was far too crowded but the lunch was fantastic

Do Not use this tour team They are a rip off We had a horrific deep sea fishing trip with a substandard boat not enough crew, no toilet!! Inadequate fishing gear and crew experience We asked after 3 hrs to return to shore

What a beautiful trip! The boat is very comfortable, down to the lovely crew who made it very enjoyable. Taking a gentle sail to find a sand bank, snorkel in crystal clear water and a delicious lunch provided aboard - certainly worth a visit.

Very nice people. Beautiful nature. Water warm. Great snorkeling. Sun and beaches, sand snow white and soft. Nice views. Recommended.

During the day we tried 3 different ships. The crew was amazing and friendly. We also had our photos taken by present photographer Mike - reccommeded if you want a nice memory :) we had a grilled seafood lunch and life music on the boat. But the best part of the trip is a visit of a "dissapearing" sandy island and snorkeling around beautiful underwater reef. Also, we managed to see dolphins 😍

It was a amazing trip whit very nice food nice fotograaf a very friendly staff . This was for us a top experiences.

It was an amazing experience. The ship was very comfortable, members of the crew were friendly and helpful. We could enjoy beautiful views all day. The reef is quite worth seeing. I recommend this trip.

Nice trip with wooden ship to a beach where you can go snorkeling and having lunch. Also Prison island with the turtles was a great experience.

Beautiful experience that allows you to visit two picturesque and characteristic islands of Zanzibar, Prison Island (which it turns out was never a prison) and Nakupenda. Beautiful giant turtles, snorkeling and especially the fish barbecue at nakupenda. Eating lobster on that wonderful island is priceless. The guide Amedeo is number one!

Excellent service during Prison Island and Nakupenda Trip. Multilingual guides serving with passion. Prison Island is charming, you'll get to know nice history facts, see the giant turtles, peacocks, little forest dears. Later You enjoy boat trip to Nakupenda sandbank, having some fresh fruits and local Tea. The Sandbank will make Your day with snorkeling, relax and afterwards the best local food I've eaten on any excursion.

Was a great experience, from the prison island where we could see a giant turtles and the old prison to the amazing sandbank. Where we could had snorkeling and had a magnificent lunch. Totally recommend

I did the safari on august, it lasted 1 day and it was incredible. photos are not as good as your eyes are, so seeing animals in front of me, sometimes 2 meter between them and you, is something out of this world. Guides will try their best to satisfy you and the organisation is perfect. If you can, the safari is a must-do thing. surely !!