6 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 $55Top rated

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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