15 Turtle Encounters Worth Flying For

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

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

Swim with rescued sea turtles at Nungwi Aquarium, learn about Zanzibar conservation, and add free time at Kendwa Beach.

“As a woman who travels alone this is a very safe and trustworthy activity! I had such a nice driver and guide on the way. The guide showed me around a old village, then we came to the swim with turtles place. I could be there as long as I wanted. He took all the time and was very patient with taking pictures for me aswell. After the swim with turtles we had still some time so we went to the beautiful beach of Nungwi, which I enjoyed a lot. It was an amazing day and I would do this over again😍 (also, they were on time at the pick…”

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2.Cairns: Aquarium Entry Ticket and Turtle Rehabilitation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 89 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Review of Cairns Aquarium and its turtle rehabilitation tour, with 16,000 animals, reef exhibits, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.

“Brett was funny and really knowledgeable, it was an amazing experience and the proceeds of the tickets go directly to their cause which makes this experience even more worth it. My favourite day in cairns was this experience, truly worth it an absolute must do”

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

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

Swim with sea turtles in Zanzibar at Baraka or Salaam Aquarium, with hotel pickup, local guides, feeding, photos, and private transport.

“Activity was really good. our drive picked us up from our hotel and went straight to the aquarium. At the aquarium we were handed over to a local guide who told us a little bit about the turtles. Be aware that they will try to lend you swimming goggles at a whooping price of $10. the swimming with turtles lasted for 40 minutes. Overall it was an enjoyable experience. Some of the turtles are big but they are very friendly”

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4.5-Hour Snorkeling, Swimming with Dolphins and Sea Turtles Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 48 reviews · from $60

Snorkel Mnemba Atoll, search for dolphins, picnic on a sandbank, and swim with turtles near Nungwi on this five-hour Zanzibar tour.

“Wonderful and memorable experience. Suleman and his crew were friendly, knowledgeable and we felt safe at all times.”

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5.Zanzibar: Baraka Aquarium Feed, Swim & Snorkel with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 27 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Swim, feed, and snorkel with rescued sea turtles at Baraka Natural Aquarium in Nungwi, Zanzibar, with hotel pickup and a guide.

“We would have liked to snorkel for longer but was super fun.”

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6.Zanzibar: Swimming with Turtles at Salaam Cave Aquarium

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

Swim with sea turtles at Salaam Cave in Zanzibar, learn about conservation, and get practical advice on timing, value, crowds, and safety.

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $150

Ride bareback into the sea at Zanzibar’s Mangapwani beach, then feed and swim with rescued turtles at Nungwi’s natural aquarium.

“The tour guide we very personable, and make sure I was comfortable throughout the entire tour. The drivers was always ready to drive from hotel to each of the location and he was punctual.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $104

Review of Zanzibar’s Mnemba Island, turtle aquarium, and Kendwa Beach tour, with dolphin swims, snorkeling, transport, pricing, and practical tips.

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

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

Explore Nungwi fish markets, dhow building, village life, and swim with turtles at Mnarani Aquarium on this private Zanzibar tour.

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10.Zanzibar: Horseback Riding and Turtle Aquarium Visit

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

Ride bareback into Zanzibar’s clear waters, swim with horses, then feed and swim with rescued turtles at Baraka Natural Aquarium.

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11.Cairns Aquarium Turtle Hospital and City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $139Top rated

See Cairns Aquarium’s turtle hospital, St Monica’s Cathedral, Botanic Gardens, Palm Cove, and more on this full-day guided tour.

“The turtle rescue rehab programme at the cairns acquarium was really informative and interesting. This was followed by our tour of cairns city. Tropical botanical gardens was well worth visiting. St Monica’s cathedral with its full length stained glass windows, are the largest in the world was awesome. Palm coast beach where we walked the pier and the view of the city from a high point. Lastly yummy scones topped off with jam and cream. Graham our tour guide was very friendly, and had a wealth of knowledge regarding cairns and the surrounding area.”

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12.Private Mnemba Island and Turtle Aquarium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $190

Review of Zanzibar’s private Mnemba Island and Baraka Aquarium tour, with snorkeling, sea turtles, transport details, price advice, and booking tips.

“The tour was amazing and our tour guide Mohamed was the best. He catered to us and was very knowledgeable about the tours. The turtle aquarium was beautiful and he even went snorkeling with me since my Husband didn’t want to get in.”

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

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

Feed and swim with rescued sea turtles at Zanzibar’s Mnarani Aquarium, with hotel pickup, a transparent kayak, and local conservation guides.

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14.ZANZIBAR: Mnemba Island Snorkeling & Turtle Aquarium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $115

Review of Zanzibar’s Mnemba snorkeling, dolphin encounter, island beach break, and Baraka turtle aquarium tour, with practical booking tips.

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15.Day Trip Zanzibar: Snorkeling Dolphin Aquarium Turtles and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $140

Review of Zanzibar's private day trip to Mnemba snorkeling, Baraka turtle aquarium, Kendwa beaches, lunch, and sunset.

“Firstly, i would to love to say thank you to the Destiny Zanzibar tour and Safari for an amazing experience with my wife. They communicated with me a day before the activity about the time and how we were going to be picked up at our hoteRead more”

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