Tanzania · AQUARIUMS
The 15 best aquarium visits you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Swim with rescued sea turtles at Nungwi Aquarium, learn about conservation, and add free time at Kendwa Beach on a private Zanzibar trip.
“it was great. the guide knew his way around very well and took us also to visit a village before we went to see the turtles. we can recommend the tour”
Swim with rescued sea turtles at Zanzibar’s Baraka or Salaam Aquarium, with hotel pickup, a private guide, and flexible timing.
“Beautiful natural sanctuary for turtles. The guide was very informative and passionate about his work. My daughter loved it!”
Zanzibar’s Mnemba Atoll outing combines reef snorkeling, dolphin spotting, a sandbank picnic, and swimming with turtles for $60.
“Amazing experience! The guides know what they’re doing to help you spot the dolphins/find star fish! The dolphin spotting was good but seemed quite stressful with a lot of boats looking for one lot of dolphins. Defo recommend this excursion as you get to see so much in only 5 hours!”
Meet Maasai hosts in Kidoti, then swim with and feed turtles at Baraka Aquarium on a five-hour Zanzibar small-group tour.
“We would like to thank you for such a wonderful adventure! Our family was very pleased with the tour! Everything was of a very high standard. An intelligent guide, a kind and friendly driver, a comfortable car and interesting locations. We will be happy to recommend you to others! Thank you!”
Swim with rescued sea turtles in Zanzibar’s Baraka Natural Aquarium, with hotel transfers, feeding, photos, and a close look at turtle rehabilitation.
“Belle expérience en famille. Nous avons pu vraiment profiter tranquillement des tortues, les nourrir, et recevoir les explications de notre guide.”
Swim, feed, and snorkel with rescued sea turtles at Baraka Natural Aquarium in Nungwi, Zanzibar, with hotel pickup and a private guide.
“We would have liked to snorkel for longer but was super fun.”
Swim with sea turtles at Salaam Cave in Kizimkazi, learn about conservation, and enjoy hotel transfers in a four-hour private tour.
“Ha sido divertira. Algo diferente y para recordar y repetir”
Review of Zanzibar’s Mnemba Island half-day snorkeling tour, with boat trip, dolphins, coral reefs, transfers, costs, timing, and booking advice.
“Good guide and really nice,the place was like paradise.we eat delicious fruits and the swim with dolphins was amazing”
Swim with dolphins, snorkel Mnemba reefs, and meet sea turtles at Baraka Aquarium on this small-group Zanzibar boat tour.
“This was BY FAR the best experience I have ever had in my entire life. The guides went above and beyond to explain everything to us and to guarantee we had the ultimate experience. A MUST when in zanzibar. This was magical. I cannot recommend enough. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience!”
Ride a bareback horse into the sea, then feed and swim with rescued turtles at Zanzibar’s Baraka Natural Aquarium.
“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”
Review of Zanzibar’s Mnemba dolphin swim, snorkeling, turtle aquarium, and Kendwa Beach tour, with practical advice on value and timing.
“Contact with the provider was slow upon requesting confirmation of the tour. The snorkelling was not enjoyable. Too many boats and was very crowed. We spent most of the time trying to avoid other swimmers and boats. We enjoyed seeing the turtles and going to the beach.”
See Zanzibar’s red colobus monkeys, swim in Kuza Cave, and feed sea turtles at Salaam Cave Aquarium on a private nature tour.
“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…”
Tour Nungwi’s fish market, dhow yard, and Mnarani Aquarium, then swim with turtles on a practical 2.5-hour Zanzibar village outing.
Swim with green turtles, search for dolphins at Matemwe, and sail a Nungwi dhow at sunset on this private Zanzibar day tour.
“Ali was the Perfect Guide for this Trip. Very reliable and friendly!”
Ride bareback into Zanzibar’s clear waters, then feed and swim with rescued turtles at Baraka Natural Aquarium.
Pick a park, a summit or a stretch of reef.
