Situated just in the extreme Southern Coast of Zanzibar, Kizimkazi is a steep fishermen village and incredibly, the best spot for tourists to clearly watch Dolphins that come to hangout around the clear Indian Ocean waters and even swim with them. Kizimkazi is of no doubt a favorite spot attracting most travelers on Zanzibar holiday who come to enjoy a boat ride across the beautiful blue waters of Menai Bay Conservation Area (MBCA) with aim of viewing the Dolphins.
If you are looking for something unique then there is no better place to visit than Kizimkazi. This magical coastline fishing village is also best referred to as Kizimkazi Mtendeni or Kizimkazi Mkunguni. It is an exceptional fishing village on Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. The then Walled City is 3 miles, South-East of the Kizimkazi Mosque where the renowned Dimbani is located.
Kizimkazi is undoubtedly a small village noted for its large baobab tree, East Africa’s oldest mosque “Kizimkazi Mosque” and splendid coastline characterized by unique rocks. Riding around Kizimkazi gives insights of the area’s past. Adjacent to Kizimkazi is the Menai Bay Conservation Area which spans up-to 470sq.kms, making it the biggest marine protected area in Zanzibar and features the extensive coral reefs, sea grass, mangroves, and tropical fish. With this and more, Kizimkazi is remarkably the best place to be for a holiday.
While on Zanzibar holiday, Kizimkazi is one of the best sites you should consider a must-visit. Majority of enthusiastic boat safari goers travel to Kizimkazi mainly to enjoy boat experiences. It is also a favorite spot for those interested in watching the bottle-nose dolphins. Visit Kizimkazi and swim with dolphins for half day or more.
Dolphin Tours.
The Dolphin Tour in Kizimkazi is ultimately the most amazing experience you shouldn’t miss at the East Africa coast and Zanzibar Island. Kizimkazi Fishing Village on Southern Zanzibar Coast, Tanzania is undeniably the best place worth visiting if you are interested in Dolphin Tours. Several of the bottled nosed dolphins and humpbacks migrate to this area for reliable food supply, relax and to nurse their calves. A Dolphin Tour lets you sight, swim with dolphins for a good period of time.
At Kizimkazi, Dolphins live just few meters from the beach. This fishing village is also strategically found in one of Zanzibar’s historic sites “Old Mosque” which has existed since the 12th century.
Kizimkazi stands out as an excellent dolphin site considering its strategic location. Kizimkazi Fishing Village is positioned on the Southern Coast which is known for its shallow waters offering holidaymakers more chances to watch dolphins. Most Dolphins are attracted to this particular territory each year to enjoy plenty of its food, socialize, nurse their young ones and relax.
Other than the unique bottle nose dolphins, there are also higher chances of sighting the shyer humpback dolphins making Kizimkazi an exceptional Dolphin Tour spot in Zanzibar. The perfect time to have the best of Kizimkazi Dolphin Tour is during the morning hours though it is also possible to go on afternoon Dolphin Tour. Most dolphins keep around during morning hours due to cool weather conditions compared to afternoon when they move to extremely deeper sea bottom due to hot sun heat.
Length of Kizimkazi Dolphin Tour.
A complete Kizimkazi Dolphin Tour can last for 2 to 3 hours. The Dolphin Trips can also be incorporated with other experiences including visiting the Old Mosque that dates back to 12th century, Kizimkazi Beach Holiday, Dimbani Beach, and Tour Jozani Forest Reserve/Park.
The essentials you must have while on Dolphin Tours include waterproof sandals, swimming costume, sunscreen to mention but a few.
Due to the nature of this activity, only individuals aged 5 years and above are recommended to undertake a dolphin tour.
