15 Aquariums in Tanzania Worth the Ticket

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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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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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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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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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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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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8.Full Day Private Mnemba Island + Turtles Aquarium & Kendwa Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $104

Spend six to seven hours exploring Mnemba Island, snorkeling, swimming near bottlenose dolphins, visiting Baraka Natural Aquarium, and relaxing at Kendwa Beach. Your private guide handles transport, equipment, water, and fruit. Guide Issa is praised for making guests feel at ease.

“Our trip was amazing. Visiting the different beaches to swim with the dolphins and snorkel are unforgettable. I especially appreciate our guide Issa for making us feel comfortable. If anyone books with Issa he will make you feel like you have been friends for a long time. Asante Issa!”

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9.Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave & Salaam Cave Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 6 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $115

Spend a full day in southern Zanzibar with a private guide, visiting Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, and Salaam Cave Aquarium. Walk among red colobus monkeys and mangroves, swim in a clear freshwater pool, then feed sea turtles in a natural lagoon. Pickup, entry fees, water, and multilingual guiding are included.

“Nous avons été déçue. 1 : dans l’annonce nous avions sélectionner la langue française, ce qui n’a pas été respecté. Le fait de ne parler anglais en soit ne nous as pas déranger c’est plutôt sur le principe autant ne pas proposer si vous ne faites pas. 2. Le chauffeur est arrivé en retard à cause apparemment du trafic, puis s’est arrêté prendre de l’essence (ça il nous a prévenu pas de soucis) puis a un autre moment sur la route il s’arrête encore une fois descend de la voiture (sans rien nous dire et reviens 10min après). A la forêt de Jozani il nous lâche en nous montrant du…”

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10.Nungwi Village Tour & Swim with Turtles at Mnarani Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $54

Spend 2.5 hours with a private guide exploring Nungwi’s fish market, dhow yard, and village streets before visiting Mnarani Natural Aquarium. You can swim with sea turtles for an extra $10 entrance fee. Guides speak several languages, and Gandhi is one named local guide.

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11.Baraka Aquarium and Dolphin Sightseeing with Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $115Top rated

Spend about eight hours with guide Ali or another Kijo Viaggio driver visiting Baraka Natural Aquarium, searching for dolphins near Matemwe, and sailing a traditional dhow from Nungwi at sunset. Private transport, lunch, water, and snorkeling gear are included.

“I had an amazing experience with Kijo Viaggio! They were knowledgeable, friendly and went above and beyond to make the tour enjoyable. I highly recommend them for anyone looking to explore and learn more about Zanzibar.”

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12.Zanzibar: Horseback Riding and Turtle Aquarium Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $150

You’ll ride with a guide into the clear waters near Nungwi, then visit Baraka Natural Aquarium to see, feed, and possibly swim with rescued turtles. The private tour includes hotel pickup, multilingual guides, photos, and flexible cancellation, but the horse swim lasts about 30 minutes.

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13.Private Mnemba Island and Turtle Aquarium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $190

Join a private guide and boat for a five-hour Mnemba Island outing with snorkeling gear and seasonal fruit, then visit Baraka Natural Aquarium in Nungwi for two hours with sea turtles. Guides such as Mohamed and Abdul can add personal help, including in-water snorkeling support.

“We had Abdul with us as our driver/guide. The day was amazing from pick up to the activities. The turtles were amazing and as we got there early there were very few people there. The snorkelling was also amazing, we saw dolphins and amaRead more”

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14.ZANZIBAR: Mnemba island, Baraka aquarium and spice farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $140

Start with a boat trip near Mnemba Conservation Area, where you search for dolphins, swim, snorkel, or visit a sandbank at low tide. Then taste Zanzibar spices at a farm, eat local food, and visit Baraka Aquarium to swim with and feed sea turtles. Guides include Mohamed and Julia.

“we had a great time at Mnemba island with mohamed we saw many dolphins also we experienced nice lunch at spice farm highly recommended 👌”

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15.Zanzibar: Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium Feed and Swim with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $46

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Mnarani Turtle Sanctuary in Nungwi, where you can feed rescued green sea turtles, swim beside them, and ride a transparent kayak. A local guide explains the sanctuary, while hotel pickup, entry fees, water, and return transport are included.

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