Zanzibar Archipelago

Kizimkazi

Kizimkazi combines dolphin encounters, coral reefs, traditional fishing experiences, and one of East Africa's oldest mosques.

In pictures

Kizimkazi through the lens

Overview

At the island's southern tip, Kizimkazi is famed for its resident pods of humpback and bottlenose dolphins. Beyond the water, the village hosts the Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque — dating to 1107 CE, one of the oldest Islamic buildings in East Africa.

Highlights

What to see & do

Wild dolphin encounters
Coral reefs and snorkelling
Traditional fishing experiences
Historic old mosque

Best time to visit

When to go

Jun – Oct & Dec – Feb

Dolphin encounters best in the early morning, year-round

Book ethical operators that keep respectful distance and avoid crowding pods.

How to get there

Getting to Kizimkazi

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About 60 km / 1 hr 15 min drive south from ZNZ airport.
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Private transfer via the south-west coastal road.
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Often visited as a day trip from Stone Town or the east coast beaches.

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