2-Hour Turtle Snorkeling Tour in Zanzibar with Baraka Aquarium

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Feed and swim with turtles in a natural lagoon pond at Baraka Aquarium
• 02 Learn about the aquarium's rehabilitation efforts and turtle conservation
• 03 Discover a large natural tidal pool in the coral rock behind the beach
• 04 Enjoy a closer encounter with the turtles by swimming with them in the pool
• 05 Gain insight into the life cycle of turtles, their food, and more

Sign up for a 2-hour unforgettable experience at Zanzibar's Baraka Natural Turtle Aquarium. See, feed, and even swim with gentle sea turtles in a scenic tidal pool while learning about their fascinating life cycle and the aquarium's conservation efforts. Enjoy close encounters with these beautiful creatures while supporting their rehabilitation and protection in this natural sanctuary.

See, feed, and even swim with gentle sea turtles in a scenic tidal pool while learning about their fascinating life cycle and the aquarium's conservation efforts.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Zanzibar

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Swimming with Turtles at Baraka Natural Aquarium

• Hotel Pickup: Begin with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar and head to Nungwi, at the island's northern tip.
• Visit Baraka Natural Aquarium: Arrive at Baraka Natural Aquarium, renowned as the best turtle sanctuary in Zanzibar, where you will see, feed, and swim with turtles in a natural tidal pool set among coral rocks.
• Turtle Experience: Buy seaweed to feed the turtles, learn about their life cycle, and enjoy a memorable swim with them while discovering the aquarium's rehabilitation efforts to protect local turtle species.
• Explore Local Wildlife: Gain insights into the broader conservation project, which includes protecting other animals, such as the Zanzibar monkey, and learn about their habitats and diets.
• Return Transfer: After a fascinating day with these beautiful creatures, you will be driven back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within accommodation in Nungwi
• Welcome bottle of water
• Entry fees and tax
• Swimming, snorkeling, and turtle feeding
• Professional tour guide

What's Not Included

• Travel insurance
• Lunch
• Tips

What to bring

• Sun hat
• Towel
• Sunscreen
• Beachwear

Know before you go

• Before making a reservation, you will be able to write down your requests, including any special requests.
• Enjoy the Natural Turtle Aquarium, the best aquarium in Zanzibar. See, feed, and swim with turtles, and learn about these beautiful creatures and the aquarium's rehabilitation efforts.
• Start your day with pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar and drive to Nungwi, on the northern tip of Zanzibar Island. Visit Baraka Natural Aquarium and its turtles with your guide.
• Discover a large, natural tidal pool in the coral rock behind the beach where the turtles swim. It was initially set up to rehabilitate and study marine turtles. The project was developed to ensure that local turtles were also protected.
• Buy some seaweed from the turtles' carers to feed them, or get into the pool for a closer encounter and swim with them. Learn all about the rehabilitation project and the efforts to protect local turtles. Gain insight into the life cycle of turtles, their food, and more.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour start

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.