Tanzania · TURTLE SANCTUARY VISITS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 12 turtle sanctuary visits worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Swim with sea turtles at Salaam Cave in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar. Hotel pickup, a guided visit, and seaweed feeding included.
“It was an amazing day. Better than what was even expected.”
Feed and swim with rehabilitated sea turtles at Nungwi Turtle Aquarium, then relax at Kendwa beach on a guided half-day Zanzibar trip.
“As a woman who travels alone this is a very safe and trustworthy activity! I had such a nice driver and guide on the way. The guide showed me around a old village, then we came to the swim with turtles place. I could be there as long as I wanted. He took all the time and was very patient with taking pictures for me aswell. After the swim with turtles we had still some time so we went to the beautiful beach of Nungwi, which I enjoyed a lot. It was an amazing day and I would do this over again😍 (also, they were on time at the pick…”
Six-hour Zanzibar north coast tour to Nungwi for dhow making, beach time, lunch, then snorkel and swim with rescued turtles.
“It was great☺️ thx the very professional guide (Juma). I had a great time.”
Swim with sea turtles in Zanzibar’s Salaam Cave at Kizimkazi, guided by Luqman. Private pickup, fees, seaweed included.
“It is a cave that actually serves as a refuge for animals. It is overcrowded and poorly organised. The staff on site do not advise visitors or provide any useful information or instructions. They simply distribute the food. The entrance to the cave is a narrow staircase that can only be accessed from one side at a time. While this is understandable and at least one way to control the number of visitors, the staff are not well organised to inform visitors and manage the situation. In addition, visitors should be warned in advance that the unsafe stone steps are certainly not suitable for everyone. There is basically only one…”
Swim with sea turtles at Zanzibar’s Baraka or Salaam Aquarium, with hotel pickup, entry included, guided feeding, and photos in 3 hours.
“driver was prompt and on time, was very flexible with how long you stay there, leave when you want. there wasn’t too much to do there other than the turtles”
Meet Maasai in Kidoti, then swim and feed turtles at Baraka aquarium near Nungwi, with hotel pickup and a small group.
“This was very informative and entertaining. My group loved this excursion”
Feed and swim with rescued turtles at Zanzibar's Baraka Natural Aquarium, learn rehab work, and snorkel in a tidal lagoon pool.
“A program tökéletes volt, a teknősök között lenni elképesztő élmény. Plusz pont, hogy nem volt tömeg, sorban állás, és így is másfél órán keresztül voltunk a medencében az állatokkal. Tényleg harapnak ha a nekik szánt tengeri fű túl közel kerül az ember làbához, erre figyelni kell. Mindkettőnket megharapott egy, de nyilván ez a mi hibánk volt, túl közel adtuk nekik az ételt. Egyébként ez sem vészes élmény, kicsit bekékült a helye, semmi komolyabb.”
A full-day private Zanzibar tour with Mnemba Island snorkeling, Baraka Natural Aquarium, Kuza Cave, and The Rock at 16:00.
“Wir hatten einen eigenen Guide und einen Fahrer der alles möglich gemacht hat. Top! Kann ich nur empfehlen.”
Snorkel Mnemba reefs, swim with dolphins, then meet sea turtles at Nungwi Natural Aquarium. Limited group, great wildlife odds.
“Great little tour, Sea Turtles were fab... approx 5/6 hrs long and guides were friendly. Luck was on our side..and we saw a Pod of Dophins.”
Early-morning Mnemba snorkeling with dolphins and Nungwi turtle swims on a private boat with gear, water, fruit, and a captain. From $90.
“Great experience and a great tour guide! The dolphins were awesome to swim with and our guide made sure we got to swim with several of them, snorkeling at Mnemba island was quiet and a relaxing experience, and swimming with the turtlRead more”
Dolphin snorkeling at Mnemba, a turtle swim at Baraka Aquarium, then a Nungwi sunset dhow cruise with snacks, water, and photo moments.
“Para empezar nuestro guía Nasser fué fantástico! Sabe hablar español, fué muy amable con nosotros. La recogida puntual con coche privado y aire acondicionado. Nos fuimos a ver delfines, lástima que hubiera más de 20 barcas detrás Read more”
Private Mnemba Island snorkeling on a private boat, then swim and feed sea turtles at Baraka Natural Aquarium in Nungwi with guide and gear.
“The tour was amazing and our tour guide Mohamed was the best. He catered to us and was very knowledgeable about the tours. The turtle aquarium was beautiful and he even went snorkeling with me since my Husband didn’t want to get in.”
Every kind of day out between the crater rim and the reef.
