Kizimkazi
A fishing village at the southern tip of the island, famous for boat trips to watch wild dolphins, and home to Dimbani Mosque, one of East Africa's oldest (c. 1107).
Early-morning boat trips can spot bottlenose dolphins and Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins. Some boats chase and corral dolphins, a practice that has drawn wide criticism, so choose operators who keep their distance and limit the number of boats, and do not jump into the water to chase them. Dimbani Mosque preserves Kufic inscriptions dated to 1107 and is one of the earliest Islamic remains on the Swahili coast. Non-Muslim visitors should dress modestly. It is about 1.5 hours' drive from Stone Town and is often combined with Jozani Forest as a day trip.
Opening hours
Dolphin-watching tours mostly depart 06:30–10:00
Nearby sights
- Mtende Beach
- Makunduchi
- Jambiani Beach
- Kuza Cave
- Zanzibar Butterfly Centre
- Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
- Paje Beach
- Paje Seaweed Farms & Seaweed Center