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Two people feeding sea turtles in a shallow, clear water area with rocky cliffs in the background. 1
Three sea turtles swimming in a tank. 2
A kayak on a calm river surrounded by dense greenery and rocky banks. 3
A wooden structure with several large, fossilized dolphin skeletons displayed. There are informational signs about the exhibit. 4
A man feeding turtles in a clear water area with a thatched-roof hut and rocky shore in the background. 5

Zanzibar: Mnarani Turtle Sanctuary, Feed & Swim with Turtles

By Zanturtle Explore Tours and Safaris
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €24 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 12m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Visit the famous Mnarani Turtle Conservation Pond in Nungwi
  • Learn about sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation programmes
  • Feed and observe green sea turtles up close
  • Scenic drive through Zanzibar’s coastal villages
  • Optional transparent kayak experience

Activity location

    • Nungwi
    • Nungwi, Unguja North Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Mnarani, Nungwi 0000, Tanzania
    • Nungwi, Unguja North Region, Tanzania

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Hotel Transfer Not Included – Available on Request

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 12 minutes1h 12m
    1h 12m
  • English

This option does not include hotel pick-up or drop-off, only entrance fees and bottled water are included. Transfers can be arranged for a small extra cost.

Price details
€24.11 x 1 Adult€24.11
Total
Price is €24.11

Hotel Transfers within Nungwi and Kendwa

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

This option includes convenient hotel transfers for accommodation within Nungwi and Kendwa

Price details
€49.88 x 1 Adult€49.88
Total
Price is €49.88

Hotel transfers anywhere in Zanzibar

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

This option includes convenient hotel transfer service for any hotel accommodation within Zanzibar

Price details
€112.22 x 1 Adult€112.22
Total
Price is €112.22

What's included, what's not

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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Welcome bottle of water
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    Transparent kayak ride
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    Professional guide
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    Swimming and snorkelling experience with turtles
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    Turtle feeding (seaweed provided)
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    Conservation storytelling and education session
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks
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    Travel insurance
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    Personal expenses
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    Tips

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Start your experience with a hotel pick-up by our professional driver in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, then drive to Nungwi village on the northern coast of Zanzibar. On arrival, you will visit the peaceful Mnarani Marine Turtle Conservation Pond, a natural lagoon where rescued green sea turtles are cared for and protected.

At the sanctuary, a local guide will welcome you and explain how the centre helps injured turtles recover after being rescued from fishing nets and boat accidents. You will see the turtles swimming freely in clear, calm water and learn about the important conservation work being done to protect them.

You will also have a special chance to feed the turtles by hand under the guide’s supervision. If you wish, you can also swim gently with the turtles or enjoy a transparent kayak ride, where you can watch the turtles swimming just below you in the water.

After this peaceful and educational experience, you will relax and enjoy the natural surroundings before your driver takes you safely back to your hotel, ending your tour with beautiful memories of Zanzibar’s marine life and conservation efforts.

Location

Activity location

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    • Nungwi
    • Nungwi, Unguja North Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Mnarani, Nungwi 0000, Tanzania
    • Nungwi, Unguja North Region, Tanzania