Zanzibar – dolphin trips and any general tips/Pemba island flying fox
Dear all
As part of a longer trip to Tanzania, I will spending a few nights on Zanzibar and one (or more if necessary) on Pemba.
My first question is about dolphin trips. I am keen to try for Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins however the Rough Guide does not paint a great picture of the ethics of these trips? Anyone got any experience of this and/or recommendations for who to go with?
Any other general tips for Zanzibar welcome. The plan is, after a night recovering from the flight form the UK/sightseeing to have two nights and Jozani and then one somewhere else, possibly the dolphin place if I decide to do it. Sneaking in a bit of bird stuff I’m keen to see crab plover as well.
On Pemba Island we will be hiring a guide for the birds; I believe the flying fox is fairly easy to see. Am I correct? Any recommended sites in the north of the island?
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Brett Hartl
The main area for dolphin watching in the far northeast part of Zanzibar near Muyuni is a nightmare – brutal and totally unregulated harassment of dolphins occurs every day. I went and told my boat driver to turn around because it was so outrageous I could not even stand it. If you can find an operator out of other areas of the island that seem somewhat more ethical, try there instead. Otherwise, I do not think it is something mammal watchers should support out of the main area near .