AQUARIUMS · ZANZIBAR

7 Aquariums in Zanzibar to Book a Morning Around

7 tickets  ·  from $56 at the gate

The 7 best aquariums you can book today, with what each costs at the gate, how long the walk-through runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

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

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

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

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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Zanzibar: Baraka Turtle Aquarium Tour with Hotel Transfers

2.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

3.Zanzibar: Swimming with Turtles at Salaam Cave Aquarium

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

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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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

4.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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Full Day Private Mnemba Island + Turtles Aquarium & Kendwa Beach - Snorkeling at Mnemba brings color and crowding
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Full Day Private Mnemba Island + Turtles Aquarium & Kendwa Beach

5.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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Baraka Aquarium and Dolphin Sightseeing with Sunset Cruise - Nungwi’s traditional dhow at sunset
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Baraka Aquarium and Dolphin Sightseeing with Sunset Cruise

6.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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Private Mnemba Island and Turtle Aquarium Tour - Baraka Aquarium brings you close to sea turtles
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Private Mnemba Island and Turtle Aquarium Tour

7.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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