AQUARIUMS · TANZANIA

7 Aquariums in Tanzania Worth the Ticket

7 tickets  ·  from $22 at the gate

Good aquariums run on timed slots and the good slots go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Zanzibar: Nungwi Turtle Aquarium Guided Half-Day Trip - Feeding time in the natural pool
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Zanzibar: Nungwi Turtle Aquarium Guided Half-Day Trip

1.Zanzibar: Nungwi Turtle Aquarium Guided Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 197 reviews · 2.5 - 5 hours · from $22Our pick

This private Zanzibar trip takes you from your hotel to Nungwi Aquarium, where an English-speaking guide explains turtle rescue, feeding, and care. You can swim in the tidal lagoon, then visit Kendwa Beach. Drivers such as Salim and Chamia have earned praise for friendly service and good communication.

“Both driver & guide were friendly, helpful & knowledgeable. The experience was fabulous, not too many people & able to get in with so many of these beautiful turtles, to feed the & see just how wonderful they are. The only let down today was the weather! Did not stop us have a great afternoon.”

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Zanzibar: Swim with Sea Turtles at Baraka or Salaam Aquarium - What happens from hotel lobby to lagoon
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Zanzibar: Swim with Sea Turtles at Baraka or Salaam Aquarium

2.Zanzibar: Swim with Sea Turtles at Baraka or Salaam Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 3 hours · from $80

Your hotel location decides the aquarium: Baraka in Nungwi for north and northeast stays, or Salaam in Kizimkazi for the south. Swim, feed, and photograph sea turtles with a local guide, then return by private vehicle. Guides such as Abdul and Mrisho are praised for friendly service and helpful local stories.

“We had a great time, the turtles were amazing - such a good experience. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. He even stopped off on the way back to buy us a red banana because we'd never tried one - delicious. He also arranged a taxi service for us for the next day that was the cheapest quote we had. Brilliant”

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Massai village & Baraka turtules aquarium - Sitting with the Maasai near Kidoti
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Massai village & Baraka turtules aquarium

3.Massai village & Baraka turtules aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 42 reviews · 5 hours · from $57

Spend an afternoon with a Maasai community near Kidoti, learning about dress, customs, and daily life before visiting Baraka Aquarium in Nungwi. You get hotel transfers, entry fees, an English-speaking guide, and a small group capped at 12. Guide Issac has earned praise for his clear explanations and family-friendly care.

“This was very informative and entertaining. My group loved this excursion”

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Zanzibar: Baraka Turtle Aquarium Tour with Hotel Transfers

4.Zanzibar: Baraka Turtle Aquarium Tour with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 41 reviews · from $80

Visit Baraka Natural Aquarium in Zanzibar’s south for a guided swim with rescued turtles in a turquoise lagoon. Feed them, take photos, or watch from the edge. Hotel pickup, entry, a guide, and return transport are included, but allow for a short visit and take water safety seriously.

“Belle expérience en famille. Nous avons pu vraiment profiter tranquillement des tortues, les nourrir, et recevoir les explications de notre guide.”

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Zanzibar: Swimming with Turtles at Salaam Cave Aquarium - Entering Salaam Cave Aquarium
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Zanzibar: Swimming with Turtles at Salaam Cave Aquarium

5.Zanzibar: Swimming with Turtles at Salaam Cave Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

Spend four hours visiting Salaam Cave Aquarium in Kizimkazi, where you can swim and snorkel with sea turtles in a clear natural cave pool. A guide explains the rescue work, provides water, and handles hotel transfers in English, French, German, or Swahili.

“Ha sido divertira. Algo diferente y para recordar y repetir”

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Mnemba Island Half Day Live Aquarium With Transfer - Zanzibar - Boat launch and the Mnemba marine area
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Mnemba Island Half Day Live Aquarium With Transfer – Zanzibar

6.Mnemba Island Half Day Live Aquarium With Transfer – Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · from $46

Start early from Zanzibar for a three-hour boat trip near Mnemba Island. You’ll snorkel over coral, look for tropical fish, turtles, and dolphins, and enjoy fruit snacks. Transfers are optional, groups are capped at 15, and a $3 national park fee is extra.

“Es gab leider nur einen Schnorchel-Stop und auch keine Getränke, wie im Angebot vermerkt Fahrer und Tourguide machten dafür einen guten Job”

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Horse Ride + Swimming with Turtles in Aquarium at Nungwi Beach - What the Horse Swim Feels Like for You
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Horse Ride + Swimming with Turtles in Aquarium at Nungwi Beach

7.Horse Ride + Swimming with Turtles in Aquarium at Nungwi Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $150

Spend about four hours combining a bareback horse swim at Mangapwani with a visit to Baraka Natural Aquarium in Nungwi. You must be able to swim. Private transport, bottled water, entry fees, and turtle feeding are included, but confirm your pickup point before departure.

“Never was picked up for the excursion. No response from company. Had to request a refund. The refund comes in 3 days. Still had to pay another fee to book another excursion. Absolutely terrible. Ruined my bday”

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